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UK law firms consider action on behalf of women who developed brain tumours after using contraceptive

globalFebruary 11, 2026
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UK law firms consider action on behalf of women who developed brain tumours after using contraceptive
Multiple studies show that women who take Depo-Provera have much higher risk of developing meningiomasUK law firms are considering legal action on behalf of women who developed brain tumours
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Multiple studies show that women who take Depo-Provera have much higher risk of developing meningiomas

UK law firms are considering legal action on behalf of women who developed brain tumours after using the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera.

Depo-Provera is a high-dose synthetic progesterone, prescribed for contraception and other menstrual symptoms, administered via injection every three months. According to UN calculations, 74 million women worldwide and 3.1% of UK women aged 15-49 use injectable contraception.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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