If you or someone you love has used Depo-Provera, you may have seen recent headlines about safety concerns, especially reports of brain tumors called meningiomas. If you have been diagnosed with cancer as the result of this birth control shot, you may have a claim and should speak to a Depo-Provera cancer lawyer today.
What Is Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera is a prescription birth control shot. It contains a hormone called medroxyprogesterone acetate, and it’s given as an injection every three months. Millions of women have used it since the FDA approved it in the 1990s. Some patients also receive it for other conditions, such as endometriosis-related pain.
Depo-Provera is in the news because the number of adverse event reports sent to the FDA has been climbing. Thousands of women have reported meningiomas, a type of tumor that grows in the tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
What the FDA Data Shows
The FDA collects reports of suspected drug injuries in a database called FAERS (the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System). Here is what the data linked to Depo-Provera shows, current through March 31, 2026:
- 1,493 reports were filed in just the last 90 days.
- For comparison, 2,659 reports were filed in the prior 360 days (a full year’s worth).
Put another way: the recent pace works out to roughly 16 to 17 reports per day, compared with about 7 per day during the previous year. That’s more than double the earlier rate.
The seriousness of these reports stands out, too:
- 1,432 of the 1,493 recent reports were classified as serious. “Serious” means the report involved death, hospitalization, disability, or another major outcome.
- 5 deaths were reported in the last 90 days, on top of 17 deaths reported in the prior year.
The monthly numbers tell a striking story. Through most of 2025, reports ranged from about 75 to 397 per month. Then in March 2026, reports surged to 1,282 in a single month – by far the highest total in the data. Spikes like this can happen when public awareness grows, when lawsuits draw attention to a product, or when new safety information comes to light. Whatever the cause, it means many more people are coming forward.
What Injuries Are People Reporting?
The most frequently reported problems linked to Depo-Provera in the FDA data are:
| Reported Problem | Number of Reports |
|---|---|
| Meningioma | 2,739 |
| Meningioma (benign) | 406 |
| Off-label use | 94 |
| Product use complaint | 79 |
| Device leakage | 60 |
| Device malfunction | 60 |
| Headache | 55 |
| Nausea | 55 |
| Incorrect dose administered by device | 54 |
| Needle issue | 44 |
| Incorrect dose administered | 38 |
| Dizziness | 37 |
Meningioma is, by far, the most commonly reported problem
With more than 3,100 reports when combining meningioma and benign meningioma. A meningioma is a tumor that forms in the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Most are non-cancerous, but “benign” doesn’t mean harmless. Depending on its size and location, a meningioma can press on the brain and may require surgery, radiation, or lifelong monitoring.
Symptoms that people with a reported meningioma may have experienced include:
- Persistent or worsening headaches
- Vision changes, such as blurriness or double vision
- Hearing loss or ringing in the ears
- Memory problems or confusion
- Seizures
- Weakness or numbness in the arms or legs
Other reports involve injection-related problems, such as device leakage, needle issues, and incorrect doses, along with side effects like headache, nausea, and dizziness.
Please do not stop taking Depo-Provera or any prescription without talking to your doctor first. Stopping birth control or hormone therapy suddenly can have its own risks. If you have concerns or symptoms, your doctor can help you weigh your options safely.
Do You Qualify to File a Claim?
People across the country are filing lawsuits alleging that the manufacturer failed to adequately warn about the risk of meningiomas. These claims are allegations — liability has not been established — but you may be eligible to pursue a claim if:
1. You used Depo-Provera, especially for an extended period or with multiple injections; 2. You were diagnosed with a meningioma or another serious injury after using the product; and 3. You can connect your diagnosis to your use of the drug through medical records, something an attorney can help you gather and review.
Family members may also be able to file a claim on behalf of a loved one who passed away or is unable to act for themselves.
Why timing matters: Every state has a deadline for filing injury claims, called a statute of limitations. These deadlines vary, often two to three years, and the clock may start from the date of your diagnosis or the date you learned your injury might be linked to the drug. If you wait too long, you could lose your right to compensation entirely, no matter how strong your case is. Speaking with a lawyer early protects your options.
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- Free case review. Talking to us costs nothing, and there’s no obligation.
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If you or a loved one used Depo-Provera and were later diagnosed with a meningioma or another serious injury, you deserve clear answers about your rights. The FDA data shows reports are rising fast, and filing deadlines are real.
