Category: Depo-Provera

The Depo shot can cause headaches. Pfizer reports that headaches are one of the most common side effects of the Depo-Provera birth control shot, with 16.5% of women experiencing headaches during the drug’s clinical trials.  While most headaches are not a significant cause for concern, they may sometimes indicate a bigger problem. Headaches are a…

In some situations, the Depo shot can cause blurry vision or other eye problems, such as eye pain or temporary vision loss. Vision disturbances are also a symptom of meningioma brain tumors, which researchers have connected to the Depo-Provera birth control shot.  Suppose a doctor has diagnosed you with a meningioma, or you’ve experienced significant…

The Depo shot is not known to cause endometriosis. In fact, some doctors prescribe the shot to treat endometriosis. However, this birth control method can have other adverse side effects, including meningioma brain tumors. If you developed a tumor or other adverse side effects after taking the Depo-Provera shot, a Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyer can explain…

The Depo-Provera shot offers women a long-term method of birth control. When you are ready to conceive, you may have concerns about whether Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) can cause infertility. There is presently no evidence to suggest that the shot leads to permanent infertility, though it can take 10 months or more to recover fertility…

If you or a loved one suffered adverse health due to side effects of the Depo-Provera shot, you could be entitled to compensation from its manufacturer. Depo-Provera lawyers can represent you on a contingency fee basis. This type of fee structure means it does not cost you anything out of your own pocket for legal…

The Depo-Provera birth control shot is only available by prescription. When you choose this option, discuss its benefits and drawbacks with your physician. You should also read the inserts that accompany your prescription. It should contain prescribing and dosing information and indicate any contraindications or potentially dangerous medication interactions.  If you were prescribed the Depo-Provera…

Women who used Depo-Provera for birth control and were later diagnosed with serious medical issues, such as meningioma, are suing its manufacturers for their failure to disclose its known risks. If you or a loved one qualifies for compensation, you need to know how the Depo-Provera lawsuit process works. A Depo-Provera lawyer in your area…

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…

Even if you stopped taking Depo-Provera years ago, you may qualify to take legal action if a doctor diagnosed you with a brain tumor or other serious illness related to your Depo-Provera use. Mass tort claims are ongoing for injured Depo patients to recover damages for medical bills and other losses. Lawyers are reviewing cases…

In 1978, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned Depo-Provera as a birth control method in the U.S. over concerns about its possible carcinogenic and other potentially harmful side effects. The FDA later approved Depo-Provera for contraceptive use in 1992 despite remaining concerns about its negative side effects. Our Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyers are currently building…

Many women chose the Depo-Provera injectable birth control shot for its protection, convenience, and relief of menstrual cycle symptoms and frequency. When they stopped taking the shot, however, many people experienced symptoms such as acne, painful periods, mood swings, and otherwise unexplained weight gain. Our Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyers are pursuing compensation for women who were…

While arm pain is usually not serious, it can be a sign of a possible stroke or heart attack. These conditions can cause shooting pain that radiates from your shoulder to your wrist. The pain could also feel concentrated in one area, or you might experience numbness in your arm. The active hormonal ingredient in…

Stomach pain can be symptomatic of many things. If you experience abdominal pain from the Depo birth control shot, it could be harmless, but it could also be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. This condition is serious, possibly life-threatening, and you should seek immediate medical treatment. Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyers are learning more about what…

If you have pain, swelling, or unusual warmth in one or both legs after taking the Depo shot as a form of birth control, you may have a blood clot related to deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). We recommend seeking emergency medical treatment. If the Depo-Povera shot negatively affected your health, you can sue a Depo manufacturer,…

Studies have identified a correlation between prolonged use of the Depo birth control shot and an increase in risk of breast cancer in women. The highest-risk group appears to be women aged 25-34. However, this is not the only at-risk group. If you developed breast cancer after taking the Depo shot, you are not alone…

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries. Some women who took the Depo shot as a method of birth control could have an increased risk of ovarian cysts. Others may experience the opposite effect—the Depo-Provera shot’s active ingredient (medroxyprogesterone acetate) could prevent the formation of ovarian cysts. Your doctor should…

The Depo shot may cause hair loss in some patients. While the hormones in this birth control shot prevent ovulation (and, therefore, pregnancy), they can also cause thinning or loss of hair that can stop when the user stops taking Depo. Significant hair loss can change your appearance and have long-term emotional side effects. Depo-Provera…

With prolonged use, typically two years or more, the Depo shot may cause blood clots in some users. Blood clots can seriously damage your health. Depo’s active ingredient is medroxyprogesterone acetate. A synthetic form of the hormone, progesterone, has been linked to dangerous blood clots and other severe medical conditions. If you or someone you…

Many women can safely take the Depo-Provera birth control shot. Doctors consider it an effective method of birth control. However, the drug does have some side effects that doctors should note. Moreover, researchers have recently linked the drug to a specific type of brain tumor. A medical professional should evaluate your health before you start…

No, Pfizer has not taken Depo-Provera off the market. The birth control drug is still available by prescription in the U.S., although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted and revoked permission for its use several times. Many women use it with minimal side effects. However, scientists have connected long-term use to numerous medical…