Have you suffered from headaches after implantation with a Mirena IUD birth control?

Mirena IUD headaches may be a symptom of a much more serious risk: a condition known as pseudotumor cerebri (PTC). Mirena IUD headaches may indicate a dangerous elevation of cerebrospinal fluid in one’s skull, which can lead to PTC.

A growing number of injured Mirena IUD patients are coming forward with allegations that the birth control implant led to serious complications. If you have suffered from Mirena IUD headaches or other symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri, you may be able to file a lawsuit.

Basics of the Mirena IUD

Mirena IUD is a popular form of birth control, manufactured and distributed by Bayer Healthcare and approved in 2009 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Mirena is a small and flexible long-acting IUD implant that is implanted in the uterus. Over time, the Mirena device slowly releases a birth control hormone. Unlike oral birth control, the hormones from the Mirena IUD are released directly into the uterus. To compensate for its directness, Mirena uses a lower level of hormones.

New research suggests that the Mirena IUD may place patients at particular risk of developing pseudotumor cerebri (PTC). A June 2015 study noted the “higher than expected number of reports of ICH,” or intracranial hypertension, also known as pseudotumor cerebri.

PTC Symptoms Include Mirena IUD Headaches

Pseudotumor cerebri, also known as intracranial hypertension (ICH), is not actually a tumor, though its symptoms resemble those of a tumor. Patients that suffer from pseudotumor cerebri symptoms like Mirena IUD headaches can experience pain and even permanent damage.

Essentially, pseudotumor cerebri is caused by the buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the skull. As you might expect, this can cause serious problems. Excess cerebrospinal fluid can result in several pseudotumor cerebri Mirena symptoms, including extreme pressure inside the skull, causing Mirena IUD headaches and migraines. As the pressure builds, it may begin to affect a patient’s vision, causing partial vision loss or even total blindness. Treatment should be sought as soon as possible.

Patients should be aware of a number of serious symptoms that may indicate pseudotumor cerebri, including:

• Headaches
• Migraines
• Dizziness
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Changes in vision
• Ringing or “whooshing” in the ears
• Problems walking
• Neck stiffness
• Forgetfulness
• Depression

Filing a Mirena PTC Lawsuit

A growing number of Mirena IUD lawsuits against Bayer Healthcare allege that company failed to warn the public and the medical community about the serious risk of pseudotumor cerebri Mirena symptoms.

If you or someone you love has suffered from Mirena IUD complications such as pseudotumor cerebri, you may be able to file a Mirena IUD lawsuit. While filing such a lawsuit cannot take away the pain and suffering of pseudotumor cerebri Mirena symptoms, filing a lawsuit may help to compensate for the pain and suffering that the condition can cause.