Category: Depo-Provera

In rare cases, the Depo shot can cause loss of smell. If you experience this side effect, you should seek prompt medical attention: loss of smell is a common symptom of olfactory groove meningioma tumors, which have been linked to long-term use of Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate). You should not have to pay for your medical…

Although rare, the Depo shot can cause confusion or personality changes in some users. These side effects may result from the hormonal changes Depo-Provera users experience, or they may be a sign of a more serious health issue, such as a meningioma brain tumor. If your doctor diagnoses you with a meningioma or another concerning…

The Depo shot can cause dizziness. Along with fatigue, headaches, and irregular menstrual bleeding, dizziness is one of the most common side effects of using Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) as a birth control method. In most cases, dizziness resulting from the Depo shot is minor and temporary. However, in some situations, it can indicate a more…

In some cases, the Depo-Provera shot can cause slurred speech, and you should seek immediate medical attention if you experience this side effect. Slurred speech can be a sign of serious health issues that have been linked to Depo-Provera use, including strokes and meningioma brain tumors. If you believe the Depo-Provera shot caused a serious…

The Depo-Provera shot can cause fatigue. Tiredness and weakness are some of the most commonly reported side effects of the Depo-Provera birth control shot. In most cases, the fatigue caused by hormonal birth control is temporary. If you experience fatigue for more than a few months, you should visit your doctor, as your fatigue may…

No, researchers have not found that the Depo shot causes tinnitus or other hearing problems. However, while they are not documented side effects of the Depo shot, they can be signs of a meningioma tumor, which researchers have linked to prolonged use of this birth control method. If you experience ringing in your ears or…

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,…