Paragard IUD complications: Who’s affected?
Have you suffered negative IUD side effects as the result of a Paragard IUD? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a free Paragard side effects lawsuit investigation.
Many women who have used the Paragard IUD for birth control have suffered painful and serious complications after the device broke, often during the insertion or removal process. This defect has allegedly caused women to experience pain and infections, and even perforations in the wall of the uterus.
Consumers have alleged that in severe cases, the device’s defects have required unwanted hysterectomies or invasive surgeries to remove the broken pieces.
More than 1,700 lawsuits have been filed against the makers of Paragard IUDs. The first lawsuit is scheduled to go before a jury in March of 2024. More than 3,000 complaints have been received by the FDA.
Do you qualify?
If you suffered from serious Paragard IUD removal complications, and had the device implanted in 2005 or later, you may qualify to join this Paragard lawsuit investigation.
Fill out the form on this page for more information.
How does the Paragard IUD work?
IUDs have become a common and generally effective form of long-term birth control.
The Paragard IUD design involves a T-shape plastic frame with copper wire coiled around it, according to the Mayo Clinic. Paragard is reportedly 99 percent effective for pregnancy prevention.
If implanted within five days of unprotected sex, the Paragard IUD can also provide emergency contraception. The copper causes a chemical reaction that does not allow for fertilization.
Unlike hormonal birth control options, the Paragard IUD does not carry risks of certain birth control side effects, such as blood clots.
Broken IUD causes
In some cases, the lateral arm of the device has broken off.
According to ongoing Paragard IUD lawsuits, parent company Teva Pharmaceuticals USA was aware of the potential breakage that could occur during implantation and removal.
Paragard was approved by the FDA in 1984, and has been available in the United States since 1988.
Paragard removal side effects
Paragard IUDs are removed by a healthcare provider. Some typical side effects of removal include light bleeding between periods, cramping, and pain and heavy bleeding during periods.
According to a report published in the Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports, several women have reported that the Paragard IUD can break during removal, leaving part of the device embedded in the uterus. Some of the complications caused by a broken or fractured IUD include:
- Broken pieces getting lodged in the uterine cavity
- Uterine infection
- Pain, cramps, and/or bleeding
- Perforation by the IUD of the wall of the uterus
- Broken pieces migrating to other organs
If breakage occurs, it may require that the device be removed with serious invasive treatments such as surgery to remove any leftover pieces, which may result in infertility issues. There is also the possibility of needing a total hysterectomy.
Other consequences of Paragard defects
Paragard removal complications can be debilitating and interfere with a woman’s quality of life.
The alleged complications from a Paragard removal may cause hefty medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional distress and lost wages.
Join a Paragard lawsuit investigation
If you or a loved one experienced serious Paragard removal side effects from an IUD implanted in 2005 or later, you may qualify to join this Paragard IUD lawsuit investigation to seek compensation for your injuries and other losses.
Learn more by filling out the form on this page for a free case evaluation by a Paragard birth control injury lawyer.
Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a FREE case evaluation.
GET HELP – IT’S FREE
Join a Paragard IUD consumer products class action lawsuit investigation
If you qualify, an attorney will contact you to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you.
After you fill out the form, an attorney(s) or their agent(s) may contact you to discuss your legal rights.
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