Nuvaring Blood Clots Lawsuit

Many women have been reported the Nuvaring blood clots once they have been using the birth contraceptive rings. The NuvaRing birth control would be the combination hormonal contraceptive. The manufacturer is Organon USA. The NuvaRing is the polyethylene vinyl acetate ring that is around 2″ in diameter. It would be worn in a vagina for about 3 weeks, and then removed from the vagina for 1 week. This ring contains the combination of hormones that would be progestin and estrogen. The NuvaRing would slowly release these hormones into your bloodstream. Progestin is then absorbed and prevents your ovary from releasing the eggs. In addition, your uterine lining will become much thinner along with the cervical mucus becoming thicker. The NuvaRing would be considered the third generation of contraceptive.

Oral contraceptives normally are made from mixing the synthetic female hormones. This would be the first generation of the birth controls, and had first been introduced back in the 60’s, they had very high levels of hormones lunestrenol and estrogen or even norethisterone. The early pills had caused high number in blood clots that would be resulting in blockages that would be in woman’s legs, brains, and hearts. The blockage would then lead to strokes and heart attacks.

The second generation pills had been formulated to lower the risks of the blood clots. They had contained the lower amounts of the estrogen along with using levonorgestrel. Their downside was, they had  caused many side effects like acne, weight gain, hirsutism (the increase of hair growth), along with higher cholesterol levels. The third and second generation oral contraceptive would differ in the progestin components.

The third generation birth control like the NuvaRing had been developed back in the 80’s to contain progestogen hormones gestodene or desogestrel. Their goal had been to help reduce the adverse effects like acne and hirsutism. It was estimated that about 7,500,000 women had filled their prescriptions for the third generation contraceptives in the U.S in 2006. Many studies had found women using the third generation contraceptives had the increased risks of venous thromboembolism, which is blood clots, compared to those who use the second generation contraceptives that would be containing the levonorgestrel.

Some of the researchers have been questioning whether the third generation contraceptives, like the NuvaRing would be safer and more effective than the second generation contraceptives, given the risks of blood clots being increased. The focus had been on the desogestrel, this is the synthetic form of progestin. Desogestrel causes resistance to anti-coagulant proteins, which would be protein C. When the coagulation would be inhibited, it would make it much easier for the blood clots to be forming, which will increase the risks of venous thrombosis.

Nuva Ring Blood Clots, Pulmonary Embolism, Strokes

Nuvaring contains a combination of estrogen and a synthetic form of progestin desogestrel. Unlike other birth control methods on the market, Nuva ring delivers a constant flow of these hormones to a woman’s body throughout the entire month. Unfortunately, the combination of these hormones has been linked to causing serious side effects including death.

Nuvaring birth control has been on the market since 2001, and has caused numerous unnecessary injuries and deaths. Although knowledge of increased risks and chance of side effects have been known for more than a decade, Nuva ring has not faced an FDA recall. However, the FDA confirmed as early as 1995 that Nuvaring does put users at an increased risk for serious side effects and death.

Nuvaring Blood Clot and Stroke Problems:

• Blood clots
• Pulmonary embolism
• Venous thrombosis
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Additional side effects

The above Nuvaring side effects can result in death, amputation, as well as permanent damage to the affected area.

Symptoms of Nuvaring Side Effects

Nuvaring side effects may occur suddenly without any symptoms, or may proceed the following symptoms. Anyone experiencing the following symptoms while using Nuva ring should seek medical attention immediately.

• Loss of vision, blurred vision, or sudden change in vision
• Sudden sharp chest pain and/or crushing, heavy, chest pain
• Severe headaches, numbness, dizziness, vomiting
• Sudden severe leg, calf, or lower abdomen pain
• Additional symptoms may occur. These symptoms may occur in the presence of blood clot, heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism.

Nuvaring Side Effect Lawyer, Attorney

Nuvaring side effects may occur to any woman at any time. Side effects may strike suddenly, or occur after experiencing symptoms. The following women may be at increased risk:

• Women over the age of 35
• Women who smoke
• Women who have high cholesterol levels
• Women who have diabetes

Nuvaring Side Effects Lawsuit

Nuvaring side effects are life altering, painful, and deadly. Anyone who has experienced a Nuvaring side effect or who has lost a loved one as a result of a Nuvaring side effect may be eligible to participate in a lawsuit.

If you are interested in finding out if you are eligible to participate in a Nuvaring lawsuit or have any questions regarding additional information please contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing victims of Nuvaring and their families with the compensation they deserve after suffering serious side effects and complications. To contact our Nuvaring side effects lawyers for free today call us toll free at (800)732-3070 or contact us through our online consultation form.