‘I have an inoperable brain tumour after having the contraceptive jab’
A study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that women who used the Depo-Provera contraceptive injection for at least a year face a 5.6 times higher risk of developing meningioma brain tumors. Consequently, approximately 100 women in the UK are pursuing legal action against pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
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This report highlights significant health risks associated with a widely used contraceptive, raising questions about pharmaceutical safety and corporate accountability.
A study found women who used the contraceptive injection for at least a year are 5.6 times more likely to develop meningioma brain tumours
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