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Pfizer supposedly knew about the tumor risks...but didn't warn patients.

Hundreds of women are suing pharmaceutical giant Pfizer over its widely used birth control injection, Depo-Provera, alleging it caused them to develop brain tumors.

The lawsuit, representing around 400 plaintiffs, claims Pfizer knew about the link between Depo-Provera and meningioma, a non-cancerous but potentially life-altering brain tumor, yet failed to warn patients in the United States.

A 2024 study published in the British Medical Journal found that users of the progestin-based shot were up to 5.6 times more likely to develop the tumor.

While warning labels were added in countries like Canada and the UK, no such action was taken in the U.S., sparking allegations of negligence.

For women like TC and Andrea Faulks, the diagnosis followed years of debilitating symptoms like chronic headaches, dizziness, and long-term health monitoring. Many say they were unaware of any risks when choosing Depo-Provera, often after already struggling with other forms of contraception. With the case in its early stages, the plaintiffs hope to hold Pfizer accountable, though no legal outcome can reverse the years of physical, emotional, and medical strain they've endured.

The lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for drug safety transparency and pharmaceutical accountability in the U.S.

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