NuvaRing is a flexible plastic ring about the size of a silver dollar that is manually inserted into the vagina once a month. It is held in place by the vaginal muscles. Over a three-week time period, the ring releases low doses of progestin and estrogen hormones that suppress ovulation to prevent pregnancy. NuvaRing was […]
What is NuvaRing?
Several different big corporations have had a hand in bringing NuvaRing to the United States market. The device was originally developed by Organon, a Dutch pharmaceutical company. In 2007, Schering-Plough purchased Organon, and in 2009 Schering-Plough merged with Merck & Company. NuvaRing has proven to be an extremely popular method of birth control. More than […]
NuvaRing works by releasing a low dosage of the hormones progestin (etonogestral) and estrogen during the three-week period it is inside the vagina. These are the same hormones found in so-called “third generation” birth control pills. The FDA has found that third generation contraceptives can double a woman’s risk of blood clots as compared with […]
Yes. If you or a loved one has used NuvaRing and suffered blood clots, heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, liver disease, gallbladder disease or other complications, you are entitled to a free and confidential consultation with an experienced NuvaRing injury attorney. Call 888-511-0123 or use this contact form. Compensation can include doctor expenses, […]
No. NuvaRing is not recommended for women: With a history of blood clots, heart attack or stroke; With breast cancer; Who are pregnant or think they might be; Who are over 35 and smoke cigarettes; Who suffer from migraines.
Like other contraceptives – and most prescription drugs generally – there are some known side effects of NuvaRing use, including: Minor bleeding or spotting Fluid retention Vaginal irritation, infection or secretion Headache Nausea Weight gain Decreased sex drive Mild depression
Yes. Approximately 1,000 serious adverse incidents have been reported to the FDA by women using NuvaRing and their doctors. Reported problems include: Blood clots Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Heart attack Heart arrhythmia Stroke Pulmonary embolism Liver cancer Gallbladder disease A particularly poignant case was described in an article in Marie Claire magazine, where a 26-year-old woman […]
Yes. CBS News reported that there have been as many as 40 NuvaRing deaths worldwide. One fatality in New Jersey received widespread publicity. There, a 32 year old mother of two who was using NuvaRing was killed by a sudden blood clot that traveled from her pelvic area to her lungs. She died on the […]
No, despite public calls by consumer watchdog groups like Public Citizen for immediate removal of NuvaRing from the market. This does not prevent an injured person from filing NuvaRing lawsuit. A NuvaRing personal injury lawsuit or NuvaRing wrongful death lawsuit can be filed even though the product has not been recalled.
Yes. It is estimated that as many as 1,000 lawsuits have been filed in state and federal courts across the country. Those lawsuits allege that the big companies that make and sell NuvaRing minimized the risks and misled consumers about NuvaRing’s safety and effectiveness.