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Depo-Provera & Meningioma

Depo-Provera is an injectable contraceptive. A 2024 study published in The BMJ associated prolonged use with an increased risk of intracranial meningioma, and lawsuits have followed.

You received Depo-Provera injections, typically for a year or longer.
You were later diagnosed with a meningioma.
You sought treatment such as monitoring, surgery, or radiation.

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Important: Do not stop using Depo-Provera or any prescribed medication on your own. Stopping contraception without a plan can have serious consequences. Always talk to your doctor first about any concerns or symptoms.

Reported concerns

People have reported the following complications. This list is for general awareness and is not a diagnosis.

Diagnosis of intracranial meningioma after prolonged Depo-Provera use

Headaches that are new, persistent, or worsening

Vision changes or loss

Hearing changes or ringing in the ears

Seizures

Surgery, radiation, or ongoing monitoring for a meningioma

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