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NUVARING •..• • . ..•. ... •... ... . • . NuvaRing is a flexible plastic contraceptive device that releases a low dose of estrogen and progestin directly into the bloodstream through the vaginal wall. The progestin prevents the ovary from releasing an egg, thins the uterine wall to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg, and thickens the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS: COMMON SIDE EFFECTS: Aggravate pre-existing conditions Headache Strokes and heart attacks Weight gain Increased risks of breast cancer Nausea Organ damage Cramping and bloating Increased risks of cervical cancer Breast tenderness Blood clots Irregular bleeding Vaginal infection Depression These more scrious side effects have even caused 14% DEATH Reported Weight Gain .... 2001 2010 2011 2012 The FDA gives the Swiss television program, "iovorio," access to its databank of reports. Through its investigation, the television program links The FDA publishes a study that determined NuvaRing and other vaginal ring contraceptives increased the risk of blood clots by The British Journal of Medicine The FDA approves NuvaRing for sale on the market. Merck manufactures and markets the device. and the New England Journal of Medicine publish UNFAVORABLE Medical Studies about NuvaRing. 40 DEATHS to NuvaRing. 56 % Additionally, it found that after one year of use the risk of these blood clots increased by almost 5 times, compared to other hormonal contraceptives. •... .. . The device is inserted into the vagina for three weeks and removed for one week to allow for a menstruation period. 5,000 Reports If the contraceptive is removed or accidentally expelled before scheduled, then the contraceptive effect of the device is reduced. The FDA has received over 5,000 reports that NuvaRing has caused adverse side effects. These reported side effects range from minor consequences such as headaches to major consequences such as heart attacks. NuvaRing is a convenient birth control option for many women because it is self-administered once per month. 950 NuvaRing Lawsuits As of December 2011 at least 950 NuvaRing lawsuits were pending. On February 28, 2012 Merck & Co., Inc. published an annual report for the 2011 fiscal year which approximated 950 NuvaRing lawsuits were pending. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for their injuries believed to be inflicted from their use of NuvaRing. The injuries reported include alleged deaths, heart attacks and strokes. NuvaRing, like all hormonal contraceptives, includes an increased risk of cardiac side effects. • . ... DO YOU NEED A NUVARING LAWYER? If you or a loved one has been injured using NuvaRing, you may want to speak with a personal injury lawyer regarding a potential claim. d'Oliveira & Associates is working with some of the leading defective medical device lawyers in the country who are handling these cases. Please contact the law offices of d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 NUVARING •..• • . ..•. ... •... ... . • . NuvaRing is a flexible plastic contraceptive device that releases a low dose of estrogen and progestin directly into the bloodstream through the vaginal wall. The progestin prevents the ovary from releasing an egg, thins the uterine wall to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg, and thickens the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS: COMMON SIDE EFFECTS: Aggravate pre-existing conditions Headache Strokes and heart attacks Weight gain Increased risks of breast cancer Nausea Organ damage Cramping and bloating Increased risks of cervical cancer Breast tenderness Blood clots Irregular bleeding Vaginal infection Depression These more scrious side effects have even caused 14% DEATH Reported Weight Gain .... 2001 2010 2011 2012 The FDA gives the Swiss television program, "iovorio," access to its databank of reports. Through its investigation, the television program links The FDA publishes a study that determined NuvaRing and other vaginal ring contraceptives increased the risk of blood clots by The British Journal of Medicine The FDA approves NuvaRing for sale on the market. Merck manufactures and markets the device. and the New England Journal of Medicine publish UNFAVORABLE Medical Studies about NuvaRing. 40 DEATHS to NuvaRing. 56 % Additionally, it found that after one year of use the risk of these blood clots increased by almost 5 times, compared to other hormonal contraceptives. •... .. . The device is inserted into the vagina for three weeks and removed for one week to allow for a menstruation period. 5,000 Reports If the contraceptive is removed or accidentally expelled before scheduled, then the contraceptive effect of the device is reduced. The FDA has received over 5,000 reports that NuvaRing has caused adverse side effects. These reported side effects range from minor consequences such as headaches to major consequences such as heart attacks. NuvaRing is a convenient birth control option for many women because it is self-administered once per month. 950 NuvaRing Lawsuits As of December 2011 at least 950 NuvaRing lawsuits were pending. On February 28, 2012 Merck & Co., Inc. published an annual report for the 2011 fiscal year which approximated 950 NuvaRing lawsuits were pending. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for their injuries believed to be inflicted from their use of NuvaRing. The injuries reported include alleged deaths, heart attacks and strokes. NuvaRing, like all hormonal contraceptives, includes an increased risk of cardiac side effects. • . ... DO YOU NEED A NUVARING LAWYER? If you or a loved one has been injured using NuvaRing, you may want to speak with a personal injury lawyer regarding a potential claim. d'Oliveira & Associates is working with some of the leading defective medical device lawyers in the country who are handling these cases. Please contact the law offices of d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878