Depo-Provera Lawsuit: Side Effects, Risks & Your Legal Options
Thousands of women have reported serious complications after receiving the Depo-Provera birth control shot. Learn about ongoing lawsuits, potential compensation, and whether you may qualify.
Why Are Patients Filing Depo-Provera Lawsuits?
Depo-Provera, a widely used birth control injection, has come under fire in recent years — not for its effectiveness in preventing pregnancy, but for the growing number of lawsuits filed against its manufacturer. Patients across the U.S. are coming forward with claims of serious, long-term health complications, including blood clots, strokes, bone density loss, and even permanent fertility problems.
If you or a loved one suffered severe complications after using Depo-Provera, you may be asking:
Let’s break it down:
Key Allegations in Depo-Provera Lawsuits
Failure to Warn About Long-Term Risks
Lawsuits claim Pfizer failed to adequately warn patients about bone density loss, strokes, and blood clots linked to Depo-Provera.
Misleading Marketing of Safety
Depo-Provera was promoted as a safe and convenient birth control method despite evidence of severe, sometimes permanent side effects.
Failure to Monitor and Protect Patients
Allegations include insufficient safety studies, lack of proper monitoring, and neglecting to update warnings even as risks became well-documented.
If you’ve experienced bone density loss, blood clots, strokes, or other serious complications after receiving the Depo-Provera shot, contact our attorneys today for a free case review.
Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is a prescription birth control injection given once every three months. While effective at preventing pregnancy, the drug has been linked to serious long-term health risks, including bone density loss (osteoporosis), blood clots, strokes, and infertility.
Research published in Obstetrics & Gynecology found that prolonged use of Depo-Provera led to significant bone density reduction in many patients [study link]. Another study in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis reported that women using Depo-Provera faced a 3.6 times higher risk of venous thrombosis (dangerous blood clots) compared to non-users [study link].
Serious Depo-Provera Side Effects at the Center of Lawsuits
While mild side effects like irregular bleeding or weight changes are common, lawsuits focus on severe, long-term complications that have left many women with permanent health problems.
Experiencing These Side Effects?
Bone Density Loss / Osteoporosis
Long-term use has been linked to irreversible bone thinning and increased fracture risk.
Blood Clots & Stroke
Depo-Provera increases the risk of dangerous blood clots that may cause stroke or pulmonary embolism.
Infertility
Some women report lasting fertility and reproductive health issues even after discontinuing Depo-Provera injections.
Severe Menstrual & Hormonal Problems
Prolonged bleeding, extreme pain, and hormonal imbalances disrupting daily life.
Legal Tip: If you’ve experienced any of these conditions, keep all medical records, bone density scans, prescriptions, and communications with your doctor. These will be critical for your case.
Bone density loss and strokes are among the most serious complications. Learn more about filing a Depo-Provera lawsuit here
Who May Qualify for a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?
You may be eligible if you:
Even if symptoms appeared months or years after stopping Depo-Provera, you may still have a valid claim.
Steps to Take If You Think You Have a Case
Our attorneys handle all types of Depo-Provera injury claims, including bone density loss and stroke cases.
Potential Compensation in a Depo-Provera Lawsuit
If your claim is successful, you may recover damages for:
How an Attorney Can Strengthen Your Case
A skilled attorney can:
Time Is Limited – Don’t Wait to File
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