NUVARING ® Lawsuits for blood clots DVT, PE Side Effects
There are currently over 1,000 NuvaRing ® lawsuits filed by women who have suffered dangerous side effects, most commonly blood clotting, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms from their use of the contraceptive, according to claims made in their legal actions.
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.
Some of the statistics are startling. A Danish study found that there is a 90 percent higher risk of women suffering blood clots from vaginal rings than oral contraceptives. Another published study found that women who use NuvaRing ® or other combined hormonal devices are up to three times more likely to suffer heart attacks or strokes compared to women using other types of hormonal birth control.
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.
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cristinasays: 2011-12-10 18:35:32
ihave only been on the nuva ring for one week,my second day i began bleeding so badly every time i stood up from toilet blood with large clots gushed aall o0ver the floor and my clothes i couldnt walk more then a few steps without almost falling over i broke out into sudden sweets and had extremely bad chest pains and couldnt chatch my breath. i looked up side effects from this birth control and i immediatly removed it without doctors concent. i have yet to go seek medical help its sunday this just happened calling my doctor tomorrow morning.
Stephanie Terrysays: 2011-11-24 06:39:13
I am 24yrs old and I'm currently takin lovenox and warfarin. I had been taking nuvaring for 2 years and never had a problem with it. All of a sudden one day I started having very bad pains in my back, couldn't breathing and could barely move. I was hospitalized for a couple days for PE.
Lakiefasays: 2011-11-07 10:26:31
I started using Nuvaring August 2010, just a month after my daughter turned 1. I had wanted to get on birth control, so my original plan was an IUD, but I was told that the scarring on my cervix prevented from getting it. The nurse gave me the Nuvaring as an option and I though ok well its not what my original choice, but 3wks in 1wk out! This is something that I can deal with and its still does the same job!! Well just know that I would have been better off without it!! Late October 2010, I had started just not feeling right, thought it was the flu/cold coming on. The flu/cold sysmptoms came and went and I was still left with real bad sweats. I had it so bad that I would have to change the bed in the middle of the night often if not every night. Christmas night I could not take it anymore what was sweats turned into shortness of breath (couldn't walk up more than 1 step without having to sit down for a while), numbness in my left arm, tingling and lose of sensation in my left hand, and to top it off PAINS in my chest that I would not wish on my worst enemy. Went to the hospital, doctor comes in takes his finger touches my chest I scream and he tells me that I had inflammation of my lungs and chest wall cavities!! Sends a nurse in with a smalll paper cup of water and a Motrin (600mg) and sent me home TOO DIE!!! Febuary 09, 2011 I woke up in so much Pain that I knew if I would have went back to bed I would not be here today!! Went to the emergency room, with the same symptoms but 100x's worst, and that when I was told that I had a PE (PULMONARY EMBOLISM). The PE was an result of the good old NUVARING!!! Still to this day I have yet to get back to my normal life!! They say that the PE is going but it forgot to take the pain with it, and it is still had for me to breath so I have to limit myself on what I do!! When I use to be so active!!! I just thank God that I am still here I rather be pain free, but if I still get to see my children faces than its not to bad!!! Please if you know anyone that is considering trying any birth control tell them to reserch it first!!
Nicole Heinemansays: 2011-10-13 14:57:09
i have been on this nuva ring for two years alot of pain and now i am pregnant the doctor listen to the heart beat but did remove it the next day i went in and the heart beat is gone please help i don't know what to do i have 4 kids
Bernisays: 2011-09-05 15:03:48
I have been on neuva ring for one year now . last night I was in pain with my leg it was burning I went to the e r and found out I have a blood clot. if your on this birth control . you get off of it. it's not worth your health
nicolesays: 2011-07-04 19:43:13
I used Nuva ring for just a month. I instantly started to feel light-headed, had horrible cramps that made me start bleeding within an hour.. I just thought it was normal side effects this went on for about 3 weeks and i had enough so i called my doctor and he said remove it immedialy but when i went to remove it i couldn't find it. I was always parnoid of having something stuck up there but the doctor said it NEVER happens.. Went to the emergency room and the doctors couldn't find it either they said it probally fell out..(lol) A week later still horrible pains so i decided to bear down on my uterus and push as hard as i could after about an hour of digging and pushing i found it behind my uterus.. I could of died.. Sonn later anout 5 months i got pregnant. I was very happy three months later i had a misscarige. I know it was because the Nuva ring damaged my cervix. Going to talk to a lawyer tormorrow. And being I was the first person in the usa to report a problem with it to the company i'm sure i'll win. DO NOT USE NUVA RING!!!!!
Dominiquesays: 2011-07-04 17:23:53
My sister started using Nuvaring a month ago, and started having leg pains. Our PCP said dismissed her complaining, and told her just to contact her gyn that gave her the pill. when she couldn't reach that doctor either, she took it upon herself to go to the E.R. they found out she had blood clots in her lungs that started off as one and broke off to boths sides. Its crazy that this drug is being prescribed despite the severity of the side effects. its horrible!
Marysays: 2011-06-28 17:25:59
I was on nuva ring for about 2 years to control heavy periods. 2 weeks ago I was admitted in the hospital for Blood Clots & Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Pulmonary Embolism! I am currently on coumadin for 3 months. I am praying to God there is no permanent damage from this. How could the FDA approve such an evil drug?
Cassie Duleysays: 2011-06-21 05:30:13
On July-8-2009I I was rushed to the ER with one very large blood clot behind my knee and several small clots & DVT in my calf. I had been on the NuvaRing for about 5-6 years prior to this mess. I was only 26 when they found the clots. I have no previous history and no family history of blood clots or any type of blood disorders. Because of this Ring I will never be on any type of hormonal birth control again. I was put on Coumadin to treat the clots and DVT and suffered had horrible side effects. The doctors said the clots caused permanent damage to my ankle/leg. The largest clot completely blocked off the blood flow from my leg/foot back to my heart! Itâ??s almost been 2 years since they found the clots. My ankle/leg turns color and swells on a daily basis. My toes and other parts of my body are extremely sensitive to the cold and my leg/foot goes numb often! I too wish I had never been prescribed this crap! or at least made aware of the risks!
Shana Chaneysays: 2011-06-13 04:19:32
I started taking Nuvaring in 2005 to control very heavy periods. I had no problems with it. However, I stopped taking it for a few months and started back in January 2011. In March, I began having what I thought was leg cramps. I morning I woke up with my leg swollen twice the size of the other and chest pain. I was admitted to the ER later that day with 4 clots in my left leg and a clot in each lung. I am currently taking Cumadin. The doctor told me that I was luckly they didn't kill me.