Mirena IUD Lawsuit

SIDE EFFECTS OF MIRENA By Mirena Lawsuit Settlements What is Mirena? Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) that is inserted into the uterus for long-term birth control. It is a T-shaped plastic with soft and flexible frame that releases a type of progestin which thickens the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg and also thins the lining of the uterus which partially suppresses ovulation. It prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years after insertion. Advantages Disadvantages It is a highly effective method X Pregnancy is dangerous, if used for birth control . mirena does not work. It is long lasting for up to 5 years X It can come out without your noticing. If you decide to have another child, Mirena can be removed X It is painful while inserting. surgically by your healthcare provider. Mirena is currently used by nearly 2,000,000 in the United States. women Side Effects Caused By Mirena A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. Common side-effects which can Severe side-effects : lead to serious problems : O Back Pain Acne • Breast Lump Breast pain, tenderness, or swelling Changes in the menstrual pattern, such as: O Depression D Breakthrough bleeding O Dizziness D Complete lack of menstrual flow for ● Unusual Vaginal Discharge several months in a row O Severe changes in the Menstrual pattern D Decreased bleeding during periods D Occasional stopping of menstrual bleeding D Prolonged bleeding during periods O Severe Migraines O Signs Of A Liver Problem D Feeling tightness in the abdomen O Skin Rash Headache O Vaginal Infection With Vaginal Itching Nausea Between 5% and 10% of Mirena More than 10% of Mirena users Users May Experience: may experience: Missed Menstrual Periods. Headache/Migraine 2/10 women stop having periods Acne Your periods come back when Mirena is removed. Period may become irregular Depressed mood during 3 to 6 months. Few have Heavy Bleeding Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding 12/100 women developes a cyst on the ovary. Reported Complaints: Report outcome of reports (1997-2012) Other 11,015 Hospitalization 2,500 Disability Life-threatening 426 350 Required intervention 341 to prevent damage Congenital Anomaly 64 Death 51 Mirena Is Manufactured By Bayer. 2000 2009 2010 2012 Health Canada , country's national health regulatory Mirena is the only hormonal FDA sent a letter to Mirena Law Suits rising IUD that has Food and Drug Bayer scolding them for downplaying the risk across the country. Administration (FDA) agency warned health • Mirena IUD lawsuit approval. associated with care providers that risk of allege that plaintiffs 45,697 reports of serious contraceptive device, and mirena perforations is suffered severe physical adverse events where exaggerating its efficency. serious. injuries. mirena was primary 36% - Device Expulsion • Mirena lawsuits allege 5% - Incidents resulted suspected. in Hospitalization. Bayer failed to thoroughly 9% - Device Dislocation 5% - Amenorrhoea test mirena before putting it on to the market. You May File A Valid Lawsuit Only If You Had Mirena Implanted After 2003 And Have Experienced The Below Conditions : Perforation of the uterine wall Embedment to the uterine wall Migration of the IUD Sources : Sources : http://cdn.infographicsarchive.com http://www.mayoclinic.com http://www.webmd.com http://chealth.canoe.ca http://forum.mommies.co.za http://www.mirenalawsuitsettlements.com http://www.thestayathomefeminist.com http://infographicjournal.com http://www.wikipedia.org Brought to you by: http://www.mirenalawsuitsettlements.com/ Call us : 1-888-748-5454