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WHAT MIRENA IS USED FOR?

It is a flexible contraceptive device, in the form of T, which is placed in the uterus (intrauterine device or IUD). The medication is administered continuously for 5 years to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding.

HOW MIRENA WORKS?

Levonorgestrel is a progestin, a hormone produced by the ovaries. This medication prevents the lining of the uterus (endometrium) from developing, which makes it very difficult to implant an egg and also helps control heavy menstrual bleeding.

SYMPTOMS & SIDE EFFECTS OF MIRENA

At least 1% of people taking this medication have reported the following side effects

LATEST MIRENA NEWS & RECALLS

To date, neither the FDA nor Bayer have issued Mirena Recall. However, the FDA has received about 45,000 adverse event reports from Mirena users. Side effects that can result in a memory of Mirena include organ perforation, device migration and pelvic inflammatory disease.

LAWSUITS & SETTLEMENTS

The majority of Mirena’s claims are based on the theory of product liability. Under the Product Liability Act, manufacturers and sellers of medical devices have a duty to ensure the safety of their products for patients. If a manufacturer or seller does not fulfill this obligation, he may be liable for any injury resulting from his defective medical device.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

If you’ve experienced health issues related to your IUD, the first step is to find out the type of IUD you have. If you discover you have a Mirena IUD, you may want to consider having an experienced products liability lawyer to learn more about your legal options.

What MIRENA Is Used For?

It is a flexible contraceptive device, in the form of T, which is placed in the uterus (intrauterine device or IUD). The medication is administered continuously for 5 years to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding.

HOW MIRENA WORKS?

Levonorgestrel is a progestin, a hormone produced by the ovaries. This medication prevents the lining of the uterus (endometrium) from developing, which makes it very difficult to implant an egg and also helps control heavy menstrual bleeding. It also changes the cervical mucus, which makes it difficult for sperm to swim through the cervix. The levonorgestrel IUD starts functioning as soon as it is inserted. However, it is advisable to wait 24 to 48 hours before having sex.

SYMPTOMS & SIDE EFFECTS OF MIRENA

At least 1% of people taking this medication have reported the following side effects:

  • pain, tenderness or swelling of the breasts
  • changes in the menstrual pattern, such as:
    • Bleeding between the periods
    • or total absence of menstrual flow for several consecutive months
    • or decrease bleeding during menstruation
    • or Occasional cessation of menstrual bleeding
    • or Prolonged bleeding during menstruation
  • feeling of fullness or stiffness in the abdomen
  • headache
  • expulsion of the device
  • severe or persistent low abdominal pain with fever or unusual vaginal discharge
  • severe changes in the menstrual structure.
  • severe headaches or migraines (headaches may decrease in many users, or may increase in number or worsen for other users)
  • signs of liver problems (eg, yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain or itchy skin)

Latest MIRENA News & Recalls

To date, neither the FDA nor Bayer have issued a Mirena recall. However, the FDA has received about 45,000 adverse event reports from Mirena users. Side effects that can result in a memory of Mirena include organ perforation, device migration and pelvic inflammatory disease. Many ask that this potentially dangerous medical device be removed from the market after thousands of women have suffered serious and painful injuries as a result of this IUD.

Lawsuits & Settlements

The majority of Mirena’s claims are based on the theory of product liability. Under the Product Liability Act, manufacturers and sellers of medical devices have a duty to ensure the safety of their products for patients. If a manufacturer or seller does not fulfill this obligation, he may be liable for any injury resulting from his defective medical device.

A defective product may have a defect in design, a manufacturing defect or a defective warning. In many of Mirena’s allegations, the plaintiffs alleged that Mirena had a defective design defect, which means that a fault in the design of the product allegedly caused adverse health consequences to the plaintiffs.

In addition, manufacturers and suppliers have the duty to issue appropriate warnings about the risks associated with their products. In the lawsuits filed by Mirena, the plaintiffs claimed that Bayer had not informed patients of the risks associated with Mirena. If the court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, patients may be awarded damages for loss of income, medical expenses and pain resulting from their injuries.

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM

Do you want to learn if you have a case? The lawsuits are being filed on behalf of those patients who suffered from:

  • expulsion of the device
  • severe or persistent low abdominal pain with fever or unusual vaginal discharge
  • severe changes in the menstrual structure.
  • severe headaches or migraines (headaches may decrease in many users, or may increase in number or worsen for other users)
  • signs of liver problems (eg, yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain or itchy skin)

Lawyers expect that thousands of patients will ultimately come forward with injuries to file claims. As is often the case with drug injury lawsuits, cases may eventually be consolidated in a central federal court for expedited handling.

A lawyer can speak with you today to determine if your case qualifies, and it costs nothing to investigate or file your claim unless you receive compensation.

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