Contact A Depo Provera Lawsuit Lawyer Near You

Depo-Provera is a birth control injection which has been used by millions of women throughout the United States and has recently been linked to potentially severe side effects including brain tumors. Our South Carolina law firm is currently helping individuals who have been harmed by Depo-Provera as they seek compensation from a class action lawsuit against Pfizer, Inc. and its co-defendants, Viatris, Inc., Greenstone LLC, Prasco Labs, and Pharmacia & Upjohn. If you or a loved one has suffered complications after taking Depo-Provera birth control, the dedicated Mass Tort Team at The Lovely Law Firm is here to help you earn the compensation that you deserve. You don’t need to fight your case alone—to schedule a free case evaluation and have an attorney discuss your injury claim with you, call 843-839-4111 today.

What is Depo-Provera?

Depo-Provera, also known as the birth control shot, Depo shot, or DMPA, is an injectable contraceptive that is designed to block pregnancy for up to three months. The Depo-Provera shot contains the hormone progestin, which is synthetically manufactured by medroxyprogesterone acetate. This hormone prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation and thickening cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching the egg

Health Risks Associated With Using Depo-Provera

Although Pfizer’s drug, Depo-Provera has been marketed as a safe and effective form of birth control by the FDA there have been an alarming amount of reports indicating the potential long-term risks to patients who use Depo-Provera. Risks that were not properly disclosed to patients and which could have devastating effects on their health.

• Depo Provera Meningioma Injury: The use of Depo-Provera has been linked to causing Meningiomas (malignant or benign), non-cancerous brain or spinal cord tumor, and Pseudotumor Cerebri, also known as Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). Although most meningiomas are benign, a malignant meningioma is rare, they can still be problematic in many cases. The meninges are the covering membrane for your central nervous system, including the brain. When a tumor grows in the meninges, it often presses on a vital area of the central nervous system and causes symptoms, ranging from headaches to blindness, as well as a host of other problems, depending on where the meningioma is located. There are currently two medical research papers published in well respected journals that show the link and causation of the use of Depo-Provera to the risk of developing intracranial meningioma.
  • Noemie Roland,  Use of progestogens and the risk of intracranial meningioma: national case-control study.
  • Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, Skull Base Meningiomas as Part of a Novel Meningioma Syndrome Associated with Chronic Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Use 

Do You Qualify For The Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

If you have used Depo-Provera as a birth control method and have suffered negative medical side effects due to the use of this drug you could be entitled to compensation. To see if you qualify for the current class action lawsuit against Depo-Provera you must meet the following criteria:

• You must have been prescribed and had at least four injections of Depo-Provera or Depo-SubQ or a generic version of Depo-Provera
• You must have received the Depo birth control shot after 1992
• You must have been diagnosed with Meningioma (malignant or benign)
• You must have used one of the qualifying injections for at least 12 months
• You must have a minimum of 2 years latency from date of first injection to date of diagnosis
• You must know where they received the shots (doctor’s office, pharmacy, planned parenthood, etc)

If you have suffered side effects from using Depo-Provera we encourage you to reach out to our personal injury law office in Myrtle Beach. We are able to take on cases from all over the country and want to help you. Contact the Lovely Law Firm at 843-281-7205

What Damages Could I Receive from a Depo Shot Lawsuit?

If you have been injured by receiving a Depo-Provera shot, you may be eligible for compensation for damages that you incurred as a result of your injuries. These damages can include:

• Medical expenses, such as hospital bills, medication, or surgeries
• Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering experienced as a result of your complications
• Emotional distress, such as depression, loss of sleep, or anxiety

Contact A Depo-Provera Lawyer in South Carolina Today!

If you or a loved one has suffered complications after taking birth control, the dedicated Mass Tort Team at The Lovely Law Firm is here to help you earn the compensation that you deserve. You don’t need to fight your case alone—to schedule a free case evaluation and have an attorney discuss your claim with you, call 843-839-4111 today.

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Sources

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr060.pdf