Mirena May Cause Reproductive Damage if Migration Occurs

Mirena May Cause Reproductive Damage if Migration Occurs

By Robert J. Boumis

Intrauterine devices like the Mirena IUD are a type of birth control that offer plenty of advantages over traditional oral contraceptives. However, some women who have chosen Mirena have gone on to suffer serious health problems.

The Mirena IUD is marked as a long-lasting, reversible form of birth control. The device is inserted into the uterus through the cervix by a physician. Once inside the uterus, the IUD slowly releases progestogen. This hormone mimics the hormones produced during pregnancy, preventing the release of an egg. While the hormone is the primary mechanism of contraception, the Mirena IUD also causes some physiological changes, like thickening of the cervical mucus, that make conception less likely.

At a glance, it offers some great benefits over other forms of birth control. For example, the Mirena IUD is a “set it and forget it” method of birth control; after the physician inserts it, the patient does not have to worry about their birth control. This allows patients greater spontaneity, and takes away concerns of having to worry about birth control daily.

However, some patients have reported serious side effects after receiving Mirena. Some patients experienced painful, life-threatening infections after using a Mirena IUD. These infections caused severe pain hours after the insertion of the IUD. This type of infection can lead to sepsis, or blood infection, and internal scarring in the reproductive tract.

Additionally, the device itself seems to be able to cause physical damage to a woman’s body. Some women have reported that the Mirena IUD migrated and punctured the walls of their uterus, causing damage to their reproductive organs. In some cases, the IUD has even worked its way out of the uterus, requiring ultrasounds and invasive exploratory surgery to locate and remove the device. In these cases, the IUD can cause damage to other organs. Most disturbing, this type of event appears to be just as likely after years of uneventful performance as it is immediately after the device is inserted.

At the same time, the Mirena IUD may be linked with an increased risk of extra-uterine pregnancy. In this type of pregnancy, the fetus implants itself outside of the uterus. In these cases, the fetus is usually lost and the mother’s life is threatened. The most common type of ectopic pregnancy is fallopian or “tubal” pregnancies, where the fetus implants within the fallopian tubes of the uterus.

Numerous women have filed Mirena injury lawsuits against Bayer, the company that manufacturers the IUD. These lawsuits allege that Bayer aggressively marketed Mirena, exaggerating it benefits while playing down the risk of serious side effects. Plaintiffs allege that Bayer did not give them, or their prescribing physicians adequate information to make an informed decision regarding their birth control options.

If you or someone you know had serious health problems after using the Mirena IUD, you may feel powerless and have no idea what to do next. However, you do have rights and there are several important steps you can take get back in control of your situation. You can start by visiting the Mirena IUD Injury Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. Here, you can enter your information for a free review by a lawyer who specializes in this type of drug injury lawsuit. From here, you can receive guidance on the best way to move forward.