Depo-Provera Lawsuits: Understanding the Risks and Your Legal Options
Segal Law is investigating cases involving women who developed brain and spinal tumors or lesions—known as meningiomas—after receiving the birth control injection Depo-Provera or Depo-subQ Provera 104, which is also used to treat endometriosis. If you or a loved one has experienced serious health complications after using these injections, you may be entitled to legal compensation.
What Is a Meningioma?
Meningiomas are tumors that form in the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. While these tumors are often benign, they can grow and put pressure on brain tissue, leading to severe health complications. In some cases, surgery or radiation therapy is needed to remove or shrink the tumors.
Common symptoms of meningiomas include:
Seizures
Blurred or double vision
Persistent headaches, especially in the morning
Hearing loss or ringing in the ears
Memory loss or difficulty concentrating
Weakness in the arms or legs
Speech problems
If you have experienced any of these symptoms after using Depo-Provera, it is crucial to seek medical attention and consider speaking with a personal injury attorney at Segal Law.
Pfizer Failed to Warn Women About the Risks
The lawsuits against Pfizer, the manufacturer of Depo-Provera, claim that the company failed to warn patients about the increased risk of developing meningiomas. While the tumors may not always be cancerous, they can be dangerous due to their impact on brain function and overall health.
In many cases, the primary treatment for meningiomas is surgery. However, surgical intervention carries significant risks, including:
Seizure disorders requiring long-term medication
Brain injury
Cognitive impairment
Depression
Death in severe cases
Despite knowing about these potential risks, Pfizer did not include warnings about meningiomas on the drug’s labeling for years. Although the company has stated that it plans to update the label, many women have already suffered serious health consequences.
What Is Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera is a birth control injection that has been used globally for nearly 60 years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its use in 1992. Every year, approximately one to two million women in the U.S. use Depo-Provera, and around 20% of women have used it at some point in their lives.
The standard dose in the U.S. is 150 mg administered via intramuscular injection every three months. The shot is typically given in the upper arm or buttock.
Depo-SubQ Provera 104: A Variation of the Injection
Depo-subQ Provera 104 is another form of the medication, designed not only for birth control but also for the treatment of endometriosis. This version of the injection is administered under the skin in the thigh or abdomen.
Endometriosis is a painful condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. It can affect the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining, leading to chronic pelvic pain. Depo-subQ Provera 104 is sometimes prescribed to help manage this pain, but like Depo-Provera, it may carry serious risks.
How Segal Law Can Help
If you or a loved one developed a meningioma or experienced other serious health issues after using Depo-Provera, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against Pfizer. At Segal Law, our attorneys are dedicated to holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for failing to warn consumers about dangerous side effects.
We can help you:
Understand your legal rights
Gather medical records and evidence to support your case
Pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering
Take Action Today
Women who have suffered due to Depo-Provera’s undisclosed risks deserve justice. If you believe you have a case, don’t wait. Contact Segal Law today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options. We are here to fight for you and ensure that negligent pharmaceutical companies are held accountable.
Your health and well-being matter. Let Segal Law help you seek the compensation you deserve.