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NuvaRing is a vaginal contraceptive that became available in the summer of 2002 and has since become increasingly popular among women for its ease of use. A flexible ring, it is inserted into the vagina where it slowly releases synthetic forms of estrogen and progestin over a three week period. The progestin in NuvaRing—called etonogestrel—is also found in several oral contraceptives, which the consumer group Public Citizen has asked be removed from the market because of a twofold-increased risk of Nuva Ring blood clots.
Public Citizen is currently looking into NuvaRing side effects and its potential dangers. A spokesperson for the agency said it’s possible they would seek to ban the contraceptive.
In 2008, a lawsuit was filed against NuvaRing’s maker after a 32-year-old woman developed a fatal blood clot. According to the NuvaRing lawsuit, the woman had only been using NuvaRing for six months at the time of her death and had no known health problems.
Schering-Plough Corp. is accused of failing to properly warn consumers of the risks associated with the use of NuvaRing. The Nuvaring lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
Some of the more serious side effects associated with NuvaRing include:
If you are using NuvaRing and experience any of the following, contact a physician immediately:
Women who have suffered serious injury, such as a NuvaRing stroke, as a result of using NuvaRing may be entitled to recover compensation for their losses and suffering by filing a legal complaint. To learn more about your legal rights and options, contact us online today for a free consultation with an experienced NuvaRing attorney.
U.S. District Judge Rodney Sipple announced that he elected to use the defendants’ proposed Plaintiff’s Fact Sheet when filing NuvaRing MDL lawsuits. The fact sheet requ...
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