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‘Carte Blanche’ investigates possible link between injectable contraceptives and brain tumours

by Staff Bona
PICTURE: INJECTABLE CONTRACEPTIVE

In an eye-opening investigation spanning two continents, Carte Blanche uncovers disturbing new evidence suggesting a possible link between long-term use of the widely available contraceptive injection Depo-Provera and the development of brain tumours known as sphenoid wing meningiomas.

Patients suffering from these invasive tumours have shared harrowing experiences of dizziness, seizures, blurry vision, and intense headaches. Often growing undetected for years, meningiomas can cause severe damage to the brain and eyes, requiring complex, life-saving surgery. A growing number of women who have endured these life-altering procedures have now discovered a common factor – decades of use of Depo-Provera, which contains the synthetic hormone medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA).

New scientific findings are prompting legal action against the manufacturers of the contraceptive injection. In South Africa, Richard Spoor Attorneys is preparing to lead a class-action lawsuit on behalf of affected women. Meanwhile, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has responded to increasing pressure by issuing a warning to the public of a possible risk of using Depo-Provera without regular monitoring and addressing a letter to all health professionals to take note of the latest medical findings.

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YOUTUBE EXCLUSIVE: 3 APRIL AT 7PM
In an eye-opening investigation, #CarteBlanche uncovers evidence suggesting a possible link between long-term use of popular contraceptive Depo-Provera and the development of brain tumours. Join us for the full story live on our YouTube channel. pic.twitter.com/5XTqEBypoY

— Carte Blanche (@carteblanchetv) March 31, 2025

A medical doctor also shared the news to warn others on his TikTok page.

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Also see: These are the side effects of contraceptives

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