NUVARING® Side Effects, DVT, PE

NUVARING®UPDATE: 11/04/2009

NUVARING® Manufacturers and Distributors Sued for Wrongful Death in New Jersey

More than 50 lawsuits have been filed against the entities associated with the birth control product NUVARING® in the United States, but news was recently released that the latest lawsuit filed was not for injuries suffered as a result of the side effects that have been allegedly linked to the product. The latest lawsuit was for a claim of wrongful death, filed in Essex County, New Jersey.

NUVARING® is a birth control product that releases two synthetic hormones, etonogestrel (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen), into the woman’s body. These substances are supposed to prevent ovulation as well as minimize any sperm penetration, thereby preventing unwanted pregnancies. This specific product is placed near the cervix, and it originally gained FDA approval in October of 2001.

However, the wrongful death complaint alleges that the parties named as defendants, which includes Organon USA, Inc., Organon Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Organon International, Inc., Akzo Nobel NV, Organon Biosciences, N.V., and Schering-Plough Corporation, not only knew about the potential side effects associated with NUVARING®, but concealed those risks from the public, including the FDA during the approval process.

NUVARING® Blood Clots & Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism

The problem that’s allegedly arisen and that could be a factor to these lawsuits is that users of the NUVARING® have reported serious side effects, including Blood Clot complications, Deep Vein Thrombosis, even possible death. These blood clots can be extremely dangerous, and in the cases that have already been filed, the clotting problems have led to pulmonary embolisms, which are clots of the pulmonary artery, amputations and even death in extreme cases.

The side effects allegedly linked to NUVARING® include the potential for blood clots to form in the body. Blood clots can lead to breakdowns of tissue and organs, and can ultimately lead to the need for amputation and even death, which was allegedly the case with Kelly Bozicev, a 32-year-old woman who began to use the product in May of 2007.

In December of 2007, the victim suffered a seizure and died on the way to the hospital, and the cause of death was determined to be massive pulmonary thromboemboli due to deep vein thrombosis in the pelvic veins. Mrs. Bozicev is survived by her husband and two young children.

If you are using this product, seek immediate medical attention, and if you’ve been injured as a result of using NUVARING®, contact a defective products attorney as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation.

If Injured from a NUVARING® Contact a NUVARING® Lawyer today.

If you have been injured by the NUVARING®, you need to seek immediate medical attention. After you’ve gotten the medical help you need, contact a NUVARING® lawyer as soon as possible to evaluate your legal rights and options.

The past couple of years have seen tremendous innovation in regards to birth control products that allow a female to follow a less-stringent routine to prevent unwanted pregnancies, but unfortunately, more than one of these products has also come under fire for their links to potentially serious side effects. The latest product to come under scrutiny is the NUVARING® birth control product, manufactured and distributed by Organon USA.

Lawsuit filed for side effects of NUVARING®

No FDA action has been taken, but more than three dozen lawsuits have been filed in the United States against the company, claiming serious side effects associated with the product have caused substantial injury and even death in some cases. Below is a brief overview of the product, but if you have been injured as a result of using NUVARING®, contact a defective products attorney immediately to schedule an initial consultation.

NUVARING® Hormonal Contraceptive

NUVARING® is a hormonal contraceptive that is made by Organon USA, Inc, Organon Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. LLC. NUVARING® is inserted into the vagina and worn for three weeks at a time and not worn during the fourth week.

How does the NUVARING® Work?

NUVARING® releases estrogen and progestin into the woman’s system, and these hormones help prevent unwanted pregnancies. If the NUVARING® is used properly, it has proven to be 99% effective in performing its intended duties. The advantage of the NUVARING®, is that the woman does not need to follow a strict, daily regimen of taking a pill in order to prevent pregnancies. She only needs to remember to change the NUVARING® once per week and then not use it during the fourth week.

Comments on This Topic: There are 15 comments related to:
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Kim says:	2010-01-26 22:06:03
To anyone who doesn't want to heed to the warnings just get a tumor on your liver and get 60% of it removed with your gallbladder and maybe you will think twice.

Shauna says:

2010-01-07 14:26:20

I was on Nuva Ring in 2005-2006 and was hospitalized with many pulmonary embolisms in both sides of my lungs. I was 26 at the time and in great physical shape as an active runner; not to mention that I have never been a smoker, and have no history of PE's in my family. The nurses told me that my oxygen level was that of someone dying from emphysema. This freak occurence was a massive and frightening ordeal for me and my family. After 8 months of bloodthinners, I was back to my normal lifestyle, and now I use an IUD for birth control.

Angelia says:	2009-12-28 12:57:51
Do not use the Nuvaring last year I recently had surgery on my eyes because the ring caused the back on my eyes to leak blood and it has left permanant damage to my left eye I can't really see out of it like I used to. Please do not let your daughters or even you use this product.

Jina Wilson says:	2009-12-15 08:14:05
Do not use the nuvaring..I beg you! My 21 year old daughter just had a pretty serious stroke last week due to this product. All of her tests came back that she is extremely healthy and she doesn't do drugs or smoke. She now has to learn how to speak again. I don't want to see another mother go through what I have had to go through. Please, Please, Please don't use the nuvaring!

Michelle says:

2009-11-23 20:09:26

I am hear to WARN ANY woman using the nuvaring. This is an extremely DANGEROUS product. I have used many types of birth control in my past, had 2 normal pregnancies. It has been about 12+ years since I've had to use birth control so I decided to use the Nuvaring. I was using this product for only 4 Months and suffered from a pulmonary embolism in which I'm lucky to be alive. I do not smoke, exercise regularly and was considered healthy with NO health risks. Now I'm told I'm a high risk pregnancy and will have to take blood thinners the rest of my life, my lungs have been damaged and my wanting to have a child with my future husband have been destroyed. I am absolutley furious that this product is still available- so we think nazism died when Hitler did, well I'm here to tell you ladies we are the new experiments. We should DEMAND more than the crap pharmaceuticals are saying we have to accept. I am filing a lawsuit and suggest if you have had any heath issues because of this TERRIBLE product to also do so. It's time we demand SAFE products from companies who make trillions yes trillions of dollars! If you are using this products I beg for YOUR health to STOP!!! This product can destroy you and it is NOT worth it!

Jules says:	2009-11-11 10:32:24
I was on the nuva ring for about a year. I'm a 29 y.o, mother of a 2y.o, very fit and healthy woman that does not smoke. Had stroke like s and s-went to ER. Most likely r/t nuva ring. I am a RN BSN---I highly do NOT reccommend this product to anyone.

Lisa says:	2009-11-04 13:07:11
I was on NuvaRing from 2005-2009. I stopped using it due to a 3.5" bloodclot (dvt) in my right calf. I don't recommend this product. I don't smoke nor had any other risk factor.

Layla says:	2009-10-25 15:25:37
I am 17 having hair loss and bluried vision also it hasn't helped the pain of my menstral sis in my hip that is all associated with the side effects of nueva ring I've been using for a year now

MajesticSkyBlue says:

2009-10-25 13:46:55

i have been on the ring now 4 2 months .. i was put on it cause i was having extreme bleeding .. yes it did stop the bleeding, but i have yet 2 have a period since then .. i was told by my obgyn that 2 leave it in 4 3 weeks, take out 4 my period .. it has yet 2 come .. this ring has made me moody, hot and cold flashes .. i have had server cramping, and headaches .. they say there is nothing wrong, but there is .. im just wondering y i haven't had a period and im not pregnant ..

Britni says:

2009-10-11 13:08:52

I've been on the Nuvering for about 2-3 years. I was placed on it because I had very bad cramps and other problems on my period. When Im finished with one I place another one in right away, stopping me from haveing a period. Ive only had one problem that is normal for any woman, I did get a blood clot, and it was close to the size of my palm. After that I continued to stay on the ring, and I've had no problems. I actually feel better. I did stop using the ring for a small time and did not recieve my period for about 2 months, Then I got it, If your not getting your period because you kept the ring in too long, use the ring again, but take it out earlier and dont place another one in. You'll get it. I feel nuvaring is amazing, but you need to pay attention to the side effects and READ who should NOT be on the nuva ring. Go to the site, it has a list of problems or past problems someone might of had, that shouldn't use the ring. Other than that, im a smoker and I've had no problems but I am 18. Please don't be scared to try it, just like any other medication, you need to pay attention to everything before trying it, and then something going wrong and pointing fingers. The Ob doesnt know everything about you nor are they going to ask. Research! Its a Great Product!

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