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Depo Provera birth control injection lawsuit

What Is The Depo-Provera Multidistrict Litigation?

Earlier this year (February 2025), the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued an order forming the Depo-Provera Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). The Depo-Provera MDL is a consolidation of all federally filed Depo-Provera cases involving women who have taken Depo-Provera birth control shot and have been diagnosed with a meningioma (brain tumor). The MDL is located...

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Depo-Provera birth control injections linked to brain tumors

Understanding Depo Provera and Its Link to Brain Tumors

Many women use Depo Provera as a convenient and effective method of birth control. This progestin-based hormonal contraceptive is administered via injection every three months. It provides an alternative to daily birth control pills or other methods that require more frequent attention. However, recent findings have raised serious concerns about the safety of long-term use...

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Depo Provera Lawsuit

A new study raises concerns about the potential link between Depo-Provera® contraceptive injections and meningioma brain tumors. Research suggests women who have used Depo-Provera® long-term may face an increased risk of developing this condition. Do you qualify to file a Depo Provera lawsuit? If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a meningioma...

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Depo Provera Birth Control Lawsuit

Depo Provera Birth Control Linked to Brain Tumors

A recent study from the British Medical Journal highlights a significant concern regarding Depo Provera birth control injection, linking its use to an increased risk of developing intracranial meningiomas or brain tumors. The study shows that women who use the Depo contraceptive for more than a year have a 5.6 times higher risk of developing...

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