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Depo-Provera: How Safe Is the Injectable Birth Control?

Depo Provera Brain Tumor: Medroxyprogesterone acetate, a contraceptive injection containing the hormone progestin, is widely known by its brand name, Depo-Provera. Administered every three months, it ...
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FDA Adds Brain Tumor Warning to Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot

The decision comes as Pfizer faces lawsuits from more than 1000 women who say the company knew about the risks and didn’t warn them. The agency signed off last week on a label update for 2 versions of ...
Medscape

Meningioma Warning Added to Depo-Provera Label

The FDA has approved a label change on the long-acting injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, commonly known as Depo-Provera, to warn users of a potential risk of meningioma. The ...
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FDA Adds Brain Tumor Warning to Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot

FDA Adds Brain Tumor Warning to Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new safety warning for Depo-Provera, a ...