Depo-Provera is an injectable form of birth control manufactured by Pfizer. It contains a synthetic hormone, medroxyprogesterone acetate, which prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation, thickening cervical mucus, and thinning the uterine lining. Long term or high dose use of Depo-Provera has been associated with an increased risk of certain side effects, including the development of meningiomas, which are typically noncancerous brain tumors. While most are benign, they can grow large enough to cause serious symptoms and may require surgical intervention.
Depo-Provera symptoms include severe headaches, changes in vision, balance issues, memory problems, or hearing changes.
If you have a history of Depo-Provera use followed by a meningioma diagnosis or significant symptoms suggesting tumor growth, please call Attorney David G. Hughes for a free consultation at 314-241-4477.
