Depo-Provera is a popular injectable contraceptive. Recent studies have linked the drug to an increased risk of developing intracranial meningiomas, a type of tumor that grows on the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Though the tumors are typically benign, they can cause severe side effects. Users of the contraceptive are now pursuing justice and compensation from Depo-Provera’s main manufacturer, Pfizer, as well as several distributors.

So far, the lawsuits against Pfizer regarding Depo-Provera allege that the pharmaceutical giant failed to disclose that prolonged use of Depo-Provera causes an increased risk of developing meningiomas. Across the United States, attorneys are taking on cases for users who were harmed by the synthetic hormone injection for the manufacturer’s failure to warn consumers and physicians of the drug’s risks.