Meningioma

"Health Risks Spark Legal Action: Pfizer Faces Lawsuits Over Alleged Meningioma Link to Depo-Provera"

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In Pensacola, Florida, concerns are rising over the birth control injection Depo-Provera as allegations surface linking the drug to serious health risks. Manufactured by Pfizer, Depo-Provera has been a widely used contraceptive since gaining FDA approval in 1992. This injection, administered every three months, is designed to prevent ovulation by using a synthetic form of progesterone. Recent lawsuits claim that users of Depo-Provera have experienced severe side effects, particularly an increased incidence of meningioma, a type of brain tumor. Meningiomas develop in the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord and can lead to … Read more

Women File Lawsuits Over Meningioma Risks Linked to Depo-Provera Contraceptive Shots

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Depo-Provera, a contraceptive administered through injection, is facing scrutiny following recent revelations about its potential link to increased risks of meningiomas, a type of brain and spinal cord tumor. A significant study published in the British Medical Journal in March 2024 brought these concerns into the public sphere. The study encompassed data from over 108,000 women with 18,061 having undergone surgery for meningioma between January 2009 and December 2018, shedding light on the correlation between long-term use of Depo-Provera and this severe medical condition. Depo-Provera, produced by Pfizer, is primarily used to prevent pregnancy, offering … Read more