Published: November 23, 2025 · Updated: June 17, 2026
Who May Qualify
Meningioma After Depo-Provera
Brain or spinal cord tumor diagnosed after medroxyprogesterone acetate injections
Use History
Prolonged Use
Cases center on repeated injections, often over a period of years
Proof Required
Yes
Imaging & pathology reports, neurosurgery records, Depo-Provera injection history
Cost to You
$0 Review
Free case review · attorneys typically work on contingency
Filing Window
Limited
Statutes of limitations vary by state — deadlines often run from diagnosis
Do You Qualify for a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?
If you received Depo-Provera birth control injections and were later diagnosed with a brain tumor such as meningioma, you may be eligible to bring an individual injury lawsuit. This page walks through the eligibility criteria attorneys use, the diagnoses that typically qualify, the proof that strengthens a claim, and the steps to start a free case review.Eligibility for a Depo-Provera lawsuit generally comes down to three questions:
• Did you receive Depo-Provera or generic medroxyprogesterone acetate injections? The cases involve the injectable contraceptive, not pills.
• Were you later diagnosed with meningioma or a related brain or spinal cord tumor? The diagnosis is the core of the claim.
• Did the Depo-Provera use come before the tumor diagnosis? The timeline matters, and prolonged use is a common thread in current cases.
If those three line up, a free case review can confirm whether your specific history fits the criteria attorneys are currently using to screen Depo-Provera meningioma claims.
Which Diagnoses Qualify
The Depo-Provera litigation centers on meningioma — a tumor that grows from the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Diagnoses attorneys typically review for eligibility include:• Intracranial meningioma
• Multiple meningiomas
• Spinal cord meningioma
• Tumors affecting the meninges around the brain and spinal cord
• Related brain or spinal cord tumors identified by your medical team
Although many meningiomas are considered benign, they can still be serious — requiring surgery, radiation, or long-term monitoring — and the impact on a person's life is part of what an individual claim accounts for.
How Much Depo-Provera Use Is Enough?
There is no single magic number of injections. The lawsuits, and the research behind them, focus on prolonged use of medroxyprogesterone acetate, and many people in these cases received Depo-Provera every three months over a span of years. When evaluating eligibility, an attorney weighs how long and how often you received the injections alongside your diagnosis and timeline. If you used Depo-Provera for an extended period and were later diagnosed with meningioma, it is worth having your history reviewed even if you are unsure exactly how many injections you received.The Meningioma Symptoms That Often Lead to Diagnosis
Many people in these cases did not connect their tumor to Depo-Provera until after diagnosis. Meningiomas are frequently discovered when symptoms prompt brain imaging. Depending on the tumor's size and location, those symptoms can include:• Persistent or worsening headaches
• Vision changes or hearing changes
• Seizures
• Balance, memory, or concentration problems
• Weakness or numbness, or changes in personality
If imaging for symptoms like these led to a meningioma diagnosis after years of Depo-Provera use, that is exactly the pattern attorneys are screening for.
What Proof Strengthens Your Eligibility
You do not need a complete file to start a review, but strong documentation makes it easier for attorneys to confirm eligibility and evaluate a claim. The most useful records include:• MRI and CT imaging reports showing tumor location and size
• Neurosurgery and hospital records for brain or spinal cord tumor treatment
• Pathology reports confirming meningioma or a related tumor
• Gynecology records and clinic notes confirming Depo-Provera injections, dates, and dosing
• Pharmacy records or clinic billing records showing Depo-Provera use
• Personal notes about when symptoms began and how they progressed
If a firm takes your case, it can help obtain records you do not already have, including injection history from clinics and pharmacies.
How to File: The Case Review Steps
• Complete a short intake form: answer basic questions about your Depo-Provera use, diagnosis, and any surgeries to see if you may qualify.• Speak with an intake team or attorney: they review your information and, if your facts fit, match you with a lawyer who handles Depo-Provera injury cases.
• Gather supporting evidence: if a firm takes your case, it helps collect imaging, pathology, neurosurgery, and injection records.
• Your lawsuit may be filed: depending on your situation, your individual case may be filed and become part of the federal multidistrict litigation.
• Resolution: individual cases may resolve by negotiated settlement or proceed toward trial; outcomes vary widely and nothing is guaranteed.
Completing a case review does not mean you have filed a lawsuit, joined a settlement, retained a lawyer, or preserved any legal deadline. No statute of limitations is stopped until you sign a representation agreement and a firm acts on your behalf.
Deadlines That Can Affect Your Eligibility
Eligibility can be lost to time. There is no single nationwide deadline for Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuits — each state has its own statute of limitations and, in some cases, statute of repose, which may limit how long you have to file after a diagnosis, after major treatment, or after learning that Depo-Provera might be linked to your condition. Because these windows can be short and they vary widely, the safest step is to have your timeline reviewed promptly. A lawyer can explain which deadlines apply to you and whether any exceptions or tolling rules might extend them.Where the Litigation Stands
The Depo-Provera cases are not a class action with a single claim form. They are individual lawsuits consolidated for pretrial proceedings as MDL No. 3140 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, before Judge M. Casey Rodgers, with 5,508 actions pending as of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation's June 1, 2026 report. There is no approved settlement and no public settlement payout program yet. For a fuller breakdown of the court schedule and case numbers, see our Depo-Provera lawsuit update, and for how consolidated litigation works see our explainer on multidistrict litigation (MDL).Health and Safety Note
This page provides legal information, not medical advice. For health questions about Depo-Provera, meningioma, or other tumor risks, speak directly with your doctor, neurologist, or neurosurgeon. If you are currently using hormonal contraception, work with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medication or birth control plan.Depo-Provera Lawsuit Eligibility FAQ
Do I qualify for a Depo-Provera lawsuit?
You may qualify if you received Depo-Provera or generic medroxyprogesterone acetate birth control injections and were later diagnosed with meningioma or another brain or spinal cord tumor. Attorneys generally look at how long you used the injections, the tumor type and location, your treatment history, and whether Depo-Provera use began before the diagnosis. A free case review is the way to confirm whether your facts fit current screening criteria.What diagnoses qualify for a Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit?
Current cases focus on meningioma, including intracranial meningioma, multiple meningiomas, and spinal cord meningioma, as well as related tumors of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The qualifying diagnosis usually needs to be supported by imaging and a pathology or neurosurgery record.How long do I need to have used Depo-Provera to qualify?
There is no single fixed number, but the lawsuits center on prolonged use, and many people in these cases received Depo-Provera injections over a period of years. The research that prompted the litigation focused on long-term use of medroxyprogesterone acetate. An attorney reviewing your case will weigh how long and how often you received the injections along with your diagnosis.What proof do I need to file a Depo-Provera claim?
Helpful records include MRI or CT imaging reports, neurosurgery and hospital records, pathology reports confirming the tumor type, and gynecology, clinic, or pharmacy records confirming Depo-Provera injections and dates. You do not need every document to start a review; if a firm takes your case, it can help obtain the records.How do I start a Depo-Provera lawsuit?
Most people begin with a short intake form and a free case review. An intake team or attorney reviews your Depo-Provera use, diagnosis, and treatment, and if your facts fit, matches you with a lawyer who handles these cases. Submitting a form does not file a lawsuit, retain a lawyer, or stop any legal deadline on its own.Does it cost anything to have my Depo-Provera case reviewed?
Case reviews for these cases are typically free, and attorneys who handle Depo-Provera injury claims usually work on a contingency fee basis, meaning a fee is generally owed only if money is recovered. You should always read any fee agreement carefully and ask questions before signing.Sources
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida — MDL 3140 litigation page• JPML — Pending MDL dockets by district, June 1, 2026 (PDF)
• The BMJ — Use of progestogens and intracranial meningioma risk (2024 study)
• National Cancer Institute — meningioma treatment information
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration — drug safety information
See also our related pages: Depo-Provera Lawsuit Update (MDL 3140) · Mass Tort Lawsuits · What Is an MDL?
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Case Title
In re: Depo-Provera (Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) Products Liability Litigation
Case Number
MDL No. 3140 · Master Docket 3:25-md-03140
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge
Hon. M. Casey Rodgers, U.S.D.J.
Pending Actions
5,508
JPML report, June 1, 2026
Defendant
Pfizer Inc. (and generic medroxyprogesterone acetate manufacturers)
Official Website
N.D. Fla. Court MDL 3140 Page
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