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Study Links Pfizer's Depo-Provera Contraceptive to Increased Brain Tumor Risk

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Study Links Pfizer's Depo-Provera Contraceptive to Increased Brain Tumor Risk

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  • A **recent study** in the British Medical Journal identified a link between **Pfizer's Depo-Provera** contraceptive and an increased risk of **meningiomas**, a type of brain tumor.
  • The study followed over **108,000 women** for a decade, finding that long-term users are up to **six times more likely** to develop meningiomas than non-users.
  • As a result of these findings, **Shine Lawyers** in Australia is exploring potential **legal action** against Pfizer, highlighting the need for better consumer warnings regarding the risks.
  • Experts raised concerns about the **hormonal connections** linked to meningiomas, especially among long-term users of Depo-Provera, advising caution in its usage.
  • In response, Pfizer defended the contraceptive, emphasizing its long-standing safety record, while regulatory agencies noted recent risk communications to healthcare professionals.

For more information, visit the original article at Times of India.

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