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Depo-Provera is a popular and convenient form of contraception. It’s estimated that 20 million women worldwide have used the birth control shot. Despite its widespread use, not all women have had good experiences while on Depo-Provera. Some patients couldn’t tolerate the side effects, and there’s been growing concern about the long-term health risks associated with the birth control shot. ...

Depo-Provera can have different effects on people since the injection alters hormone levels. For some women, the Depo shot can trigger headaches and migraines. For other women, the birth control shot could help manage migraines or make these headaches less severe. Yet a 2024 study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has noted a much more serious health risk from use of the Depo shot: intracranial...

When people discuss the birth control shot, they’re usually referring to Depo-Provera or Depo-subQ Provera 104, both made by Pfizer. The contraceptive injections are similar, but there are a few key differences when it comes to dosage and potential side effects. That said, both of these birth control shots may increase your risk of developing an intracranial meningioma, a type of brain tumor. ...

Possible links between Depo-Provera and cancer are complex. While the Depo shot can slightly increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer, it can also reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. During the development of Depo-Provera, the drug was intended to treat both kidney and endometrial cancer. Currently, the biggest cause of concern surrounding the Depo shot involves a potential increased risk of intr...

Depo-Provera was approved by the FDA in 1992. By that time, the birth control shot was already being used in over 90 other countries across the globe. While many patients were allured by the convenience and effectiveness of the Depo shot, there were numerous concerns about the side effects of the drug and potential long-term complications. Let’s take a look at Depo-Provera and its potential l...

You may have seen reports about an increased risk of developing an intracranial meningioma (a type of brain tumor) if you took Depo-Provera (an injectable form of contraception). Many women who used the Depo shot in the past have expressed concerns about their health as they’ve gotten older. Yet there are many questions about meningiomas and their causes, and why Depo-Provera patients should be ...

Around 20 million women across the globe have taken Depo-Provera, an injectable form of contraception produced by Pfizer. While this birth control shot has been extremely popular, many women have concerns about the risks of the drug following a study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). That study suggested that using Depo-Provera greatly increased the risk of developing an intracranial meningiom...

You may have seen news reports or posts on social media about Depo-Provera causing brain tumors. These concerns were prompted by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), which published a study in 2024 that showed a five-fold higher risk of developing intracranial meningiomas (a type of brain tumor) if you took the birth control shot. Our team would like to cover some of the basics of Depo-Provera an...