Does Depo-Provera Cause Brain Tumors?

Yes. A study published in The BMJ found that those who used Depo-Provera faced a 5.55 times higher risk of developing meningiomas compared to women who never used the contraceptive.

What are the Depo-Provera brain tumor symptoms?

Symptoms of brain tumors from Depo-Provera can include persistent headaches, vision and hearing loss, memory issues, dizziness, balance problems, seizures, unusual fatigue, speech difficulties, and persistent nausea. These symptoms arise as the tumor puts pressure on brain structures.

What are real-life experiences of brain tumor symptoms linked to Depo-Provera use?

Users of Depo-Provera have reported diverse symptoms associated with brain tumors: Roxanne: Severe headaches, dizziness affecting balance, and memory loss. Gracie: Hearing loss due to a meningioma near the hearing nerve. Kelly: Headaches, vision issues, nausea, balance problems, memory loss, and swelling on the skull. Lyndsie: Persistent pressure headaches and high blood pressure since using Depo-Provera.

What is the Depo-Provera medical monitoring class action lawsuit?

The Depo-Provera medical monitoring class action lawsuit, initiated by Patricia Bonilla in the Western District of Pennsylvania, challenges the lack of adequate warnings about the long-term risks linked to Depo-Provera. It contends that women using the contraceptive face a higher risk of brain tumors and require comprehensive health monitoring.

Why is medical monitoring necessary for women who used Depo-Provera?

Medical monitoring is crucial for women who used Depo-Provera due to the increased risk of intracranial meningiomas associated with long-term use of the contraceptive. Regular diagnostic tests and specialist evaluations are necessary to detect these tumors early, monitor their growth, and manage treatment effectively to mitigate potential complications.

What tests are recommended for detecting meningiomas in Depo-Provera users?

For women potentially affected by meningiomas due to Depo-Provera use, the following imaging tests are recommended: MRI with Contrast: This is the most reliable method for detecting and monitoring meningiomas, providing detailed images that help assess tumor size and growth. CT Scan: Often used as an initial screening tool, especially when MRI is unavailable, to help detect tumor calcifications and structural changes.

How does Depo-Provera potentially increase the risk of brain tumors?

Research has indicated that the synthetic hormone in Depo-Provera, medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), can bind to hormone receptors in the brain. Because meningiomas are hormone-sensitive tumors, this interaction may stimulate abnormal cell growth, increasing the risk of tumor development, particularly with prolonged exposure to the drug.

Medical Monitoring Archives

Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Symptoms Create Lifelong Meningioma Fears Among Women

January 24, 2025

Russell Maas

Women across the U.S. are now pursuing product liability lawsuits and medical monitoring class action claims to secure compensation for potential brain tumor symptoms and side effects linked to the use of Depo-Provera.

Depo-Provera Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Medical Monitoring Due to Brain Tumor Risks

January 21, 2025

Irvin Jackson

Pfizer and other manufacturers of the Depo-Provera birth control shot have been included in a class action lawsuit seeking medical monitoring for women who received the injections, due to the increased risk of brain tumors.

Lawsuit Alleges Brain Tumor From Depo-Provera Caused Tongue Muscle Control Problems

January 14, 2025

Irvin Jackson

A Massachusetts woman has filed a Depo-Provera lawsuit, indicating the birth control injections caused a tumor to develop in her brain that is pressing against the nerve controlling her tongue, which may eventually cost her control of her tongue permanently.

Woman Files Depo-Provera Meningioma Lawsuit After Needing Brain Surgery, Annual MRIs

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Irvin Jackson

A Depo-Provera meningioma lawsuit filed by a Virginia woman indicates she will have to undergo MRIs every year for the rest of her life after a 2.5 cm tumor was surgically removed from her brain.

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A new study finds that using electronic screening systems to automatically look for signs of sepsis infections resulted in hospitals reporting less patient deaths.

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A U.S. District Court judge has scheduled a fairness hearing for October in order to determine whether final approval should be granted to a $25 million Philips CPAP recall settlement agreement, which would pay former users $25 million to pay for future medical monitoring needs.

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Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Symptoms Create Lifelong Meningioma Fears Among Women

Depo-Provera Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Medical Monitoring Due to Brain Tumor Risks

Lawsuit Alleges Brain Tumor From Depo-Provera Caused Tongue Muscle Control Problems

Woman Files Depo-Provera Meningioma Lawsuit After Needing Brain Surgery, Annual MRIs

Electronic Screening Could Lower Risk of Hospital Sepsis Deaths, Study Finds

Lawsuit Alleges Depo-Provera Caused Brain Tumor, Spinal Cyst Requiring Constant Medical Monitoring

Judge Approves Settlement of Philips CPAP Medical Monitoring Lawsuit

Lawsuits Between Philips and SoClean Over CPAP Machine Problems To Be Trial Ready by July 2025

J&J Seeks Dismissal of Talcum Powder Medical Monitoring Class Action Lawsuit Over Future Cancer Risks

Fairness Hearing For Philips CPAP Recall Medical Monitoring Settlement Set for October

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