What Is the Depo-Provera Controversy?

The current rise in Depo-Provera claims stems from its manufacturer’s failure to fully disclose the side effects of this injectable contraceptive. These claims address concerns about recent diagnoses from long-term Depo users, including meningioma brain tumors and breast cancer. Depo-Provera lawyers are building mass tort claims that allow multiple injury victims to pursue compensation through a product liability claim. 

Recent studies cite a correlation between the Depo-Provera injection and damaged health. You or a loved one can learn more about your potential financial recovery with a free review of your Depo-Provera use and current health. With your no-obligation consultation, you can learn more about the Depo-Provera controversy and your right to compensation.

Current Controversies Connected to the Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot

Depo-Provera manufacturers are facing lawsuits by women who took the drug via prescription. Their allegations include the manufacturer’s failure to fully disclose the drug’s dangerous side effects.

Meningioma Brain Tumors Are a Primary Depo-Provera Controversy

Depo-Provera and Depo-SubQ Provera, both manufactured by Pfizer, have been connected to the development of an injectable DNA brain tumor called a meningioma. Some authorized generic manufacturers of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) are also facing legal claims, including: 

• A‐S Medication Solutions
• Greenstone LLC
• Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC 
• Prasco Laboratories
• Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

These formulations are controversial because the drug makers did not warn patients about the potential risks and side effects. This failure to disclose allows patients to sue the manufacturers for compensation.

Depo-Provera Use Is Connected to Additional Health Challenges

Medical controversies related to Depo-Provera use as a form of birth control are far-reaching. In addition to meningioma brain tumors, additional reported adverse diagnoses include: 

• Depo-related blood clots, with the potential to cause heart attacks and pulmonary embolisms
• Depo-related breast cancer, with its uncomfortable symptoms and costly treatments
• Depo-related hair loss and also causing unwanted hair growth in undesirable areas
• Depo-related ovarian cysts, with symptoms like pelvic pain, pain during sex, and abdominal bloating

Additional adverse side effects include bone mineral density loss from long-term use. These conditions can be life-changing and potentially life-threatening. Injured patients are experiencing horror stories while living with these symptoms. A local attorney can help you hold the appropriate manufacturer accountable for their negligence. 

Depo-Provera Was Once Banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The Depo-Provera shot was approved, denied, and banned by the FDA multiple times since its introduction. Its controversial ban/acceptance history includes:

• 1974: FDA administrators rejected Depo-Provera approval for its risk of cancer diagnoses
• 1992: Depo-Provera received approval with warnings about its potentially harmful side effects
• 2024: British Medical Journal (BMJ) studies identified a link between Depo’s active ingredient and meningioma diagnoses

You can learn more about FDA labeling guidelines for Depo-Provera throughout its history. 

Depo-Provera Users Share Horror Stories About Its Side Effects

Depo-Provera can cause more than physical symptoms. It can also have a life-altering effect on your libido, emotions, and overall well-being. Patients who have experienced these symptoms report:

• Severe withdrawal symptoms: In a 2009 ABC News story, one patient who used Depo-Provera reported debilitating nausea and relentless dry heaves upon withdrawal, with symptoms so bad that she resumed taking the shot.
• Dangerous depression: Users reported significant weight gain, stiffness and achiness, chronic exhaustion, severe migraines, and depression that led to suicidal thoughts.
• Ruined relationship: Other users cited the medication for ruining their relationship by causing a sharp decrease in libido, periods of deep sadness, and loss of emotional connections.

If you were plagued by any of these challenges after taking the Depo-Provera shot, you could have the basis of a product liability claim.

You Could Eligible to Join an Upcoming Depo-Provera’s Mass Tort Claim

No one should face compromised health and challenges to their daily living and peace of mind because of a medication they trust. If the Depo shot changed your life and damaged your health, you could qualify for compensation if you meet the following criteria:

• You were prescribed and received at least two Depo-Provera shots 
• You received a diagnosis of a meningioma or other side effect listed above

A lawyer in your area can help you document your use of Depo-Provera, its effect on your health, and your right to compensation.

You Can Recover Compensation for Depo-Provera’s Controversial Side Effect

Damage to your health can lead to immediate and long-term medical bills. It can also have other financial consequences. If you have a lawyer to represent you, they can fight to recover the following damages: 

• Medical bills: All the current and future costs of your prescribed treatment plan, including hospitalization, assistive medical devices, and treatment-related travel.
• Lost wages: All the current and future income you lose due to your treatment plan and length of recovery, including loss of the ability to earn in the future.
• Intangible damages: Compensation for physical pain and suffering, inconvenience, mental and emotional anguish, impairment, and disfigurement.

Your lawyer will carefully document your recoverable damages and negotiate the best possible settlement. They will also file your lawsuit on time to avoid the potentially costly consequences of filing it too late.

Get Help Understanding the Depo-Provera Controversy at No Upfront Cost

If you qualify to join a Depo-Provera lawsuit, you can get legal representation without paying a hefty retainer or any upfront expenses at all. A product liability attorney will accept your case on a contingency fee basis.

The law firm will cover all the costs of preparing your case and will only receive compensation after they recover it for you. If you do not receive a settlement or verdict, you will not owe any attorney’s fees at all. 

Learn More About Your Right to Compensation for Depo-Provera Users

If you or someone you love relied on the Depo-Provera shot for birth control and suffered its undisclosed side effects, you could be eligible for compensation. Our law firm will document your Depo use and its connection to the current state of your health. 

Learn more about what the Depo-Provera controversy is and how hard we will fight for you. Contact our consultation team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today to get a free claim evaluation.