Side Effects of Mirena

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Mirena IUD Side Effects
Pharmaceutical companies have provided many
solutions for health problems in modern life.
However, sometimes the solutions have not always
worked out as well as predicted. Some products
have even found to be harmful to those who use
them. Many users of the device have had a number
of Mirena IUD side effects that have impacted
their health.
What Is Mirena?
Mirena is a birth control method that
consists of a plastic device that contains
levonorgestrel a female hormone. This hormone
creates chemical and physical changes in the
lining of the uterus and cervical mucous. Mirena
is a T-shaped device made of soft, flexible
plastic that is inserted into the uterus. It
releases levonogestrel continuously for a period
of time, generally from 3 to 5 years. The
presence of the hormone makes it more difficult
for sperm to reach the egg and for the fertilized
egg to attach to the uterine wall. The device is
99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy and
can be removed by a womans gynecologist
whenever she decides to become pregnant.
However, some Mirena IUD side effects have been
reported.
How Mirena Works
Mirena uses levonogestrel, which is a progestin
compound not an estrogen compound, to prevent
pregnancy. When the flexible, plastic device is
placed inside the uterus, it begins to release
this hormone. Very little of the hormone is
released into the bloodstream. Most of it
remains within the uterus itself. The hormone
thickens the mucous of the cervix, the entryway
into the uterus, so that sperm have a
harder time reaching the egg. Levonogrestrel
also thins the walls of the uterus, so that an
egg cannot easily implant and grow. These two
effects help to prevent pregnancy. The device can
also be used to stop heavy periods in women. A
physician is required to insert and remove the
device in the uterus. No waiting period is
required before becoming pregnant.
Common Mirena IUD Side Effects
The most common Mirena IUD side effects include
stopped periods, spotting between periods,
pelvic pain, abdominal pain, cysts on the
ovaries, acne, headaches and mood problems.
However, more serious reaction can occur because
of Mirena use.
Common Complications of Mirena Use
Cases of ectopic pregnancy and intrauterine
pregnancy have also been reported. Some women
develop pelvic inflammatory disease and
Group A streptococcus sepsis. The plastic
device can become embedded in uterine tissue or
can perforate the uterus. The use of Mirena has
also been associated with increased risk of
breast cancer. The device can also be expelled
from the uterus. Because the device
contains a progestin hormonal compound,
Mirena IUD side effects can include a
variety of interactions with other
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medications, including barbiturates,
griseofulvin, carbamazepine, felbamate,
phenytoin, bosentan, rifampin and St. Johns
wort.
Mirena Injuries
Injuries that have been associated with the use
of the Mirena IUD include absesses of the
uterus, erosion of tissues adjacent to the
uterus, perforation of the uterus, embedment of
the device in uterine tissues, intestinal
perforation and peritonitis. These injuries can
be very painful and can lead to debilitating
health problems that affect work and quality of
life. Problems removing the Mirena IUD can lead
to additional medical procedures that can be
painful and cause loss of wages. Complications
from using the Mirena IUD can lead to permanent
infertility that can cause severe emotional
distress. Surgery is
Mirena Lawsuits
The number of lawsuits filed against Bayer
Healthcare in regard to the Mirena IUD has grown
since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration in 2001. Currently, there are 40
lawsuits pending against the manufacturer. As
women who have used the device become aware
of the complications associated with it,
law firms expect participation in the
lawsuits to grow. If you have dealt with
any of these physical problems after using
the Mirena IUD, you should consider
compiling your medical information for review
by an attorney who is experienced in drug injury
cases.
Should You Be Part of A Lawsuit?
If you have used the Mirena IUD and experienced
difficulty with removal that required surgery,
you have suffered an injury from this
product. If you experienced pelvic infection
during the time you used the IUD, you
may have a basis for a lawsuit. If
perforation, erosion or embedding occurred
during your use of the device, you should
consider legal recourse. Any incidence of breast
cancer or intestinal problems after using the
Mirena IUD may make you eligible for a lawsuit
against the manufacturer. Minor side effects
from Mirena use such as headaches, diarrhea,
constipation, mood changes, severe acne or other
recurring Mirena IUD side effects while using the
device should be investigated to determine if
the symptoms are caused by the Mirena IUD.
What You Can Do
If you suspect Mirena IUD side effects, you can
find legal representation to determine if you
are eligible to join the lawsuit against the
manufacturer. Call today to discuss your case
with experienced attorneys or fill in the contact
form on our website.