Nuvaring Side Effects

When women want to prevent pregnancy, they often look at four factors in determining their birth control method: convenience, reliability, cost and safety. For many women, NuvaRing seemed like the answer. A plastic contraceptive ring, the NuvaRing is placed in the vagina and steadily releases a combination of hormones to help prevent pregnancy. The NuvaRing remains in the body for a three-week period and then is removed, allowing a woman to have her period. Within seven days, a new NuvaRing is inserted and the cycle begins again. Women have experience serious Nuvaring side effects including blood clots which are problems associated with hormone based birth control products.

Unlike the intrauterine device (IUD) that requires a physician for insertion and removal, with the NuvaRing, a woman can easily put the 2-inch flexible plastic ring in and take it out when necessary. Unlike a diaphragm or condom, a NuvaRing does not have to be removed after sexual intercourse. Unlike the oral contraceptive pill, the NuvaRing does not need to be taken every day.

Studies show that the NuvaRing is one of the most reliable methods of preventing pregnancy. According to NuvaRing manufacturer Organon (part of Schering-Plough), this contraceptive device is one of the most effective, preventing pregnancy 99% of the time when used as directed.

Cost is the third factor frequently considered when determining which birth control method to use. Condoms cost about $10 per box, while the IUD costs more upfront, between $200-$400 every ten years. Birth control pills and the NuvaRing cost between $25-$35 for a one month supply.

While each birth control method has its positives, safety becomes a critical component when considering the negatives.

In recent years, a number of women have had serious side effects of NuvaRing, including blood clots, strokes, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. One of the hormones used in the NuvaRing, desogestrel, is thought to increase the chances of clotting problems that can lead to those life-threatening conditions.

Even side effects caught quickly can have long lasting consequences. Women who have had problems using NuvaRing may be unable to use other types of hormone-based birth control in the future. Other problems, such as deep vein thrombosis can reoccur.

If you or someone you know has had problems after using NuvaRing birth control, you may have important legal rights. Women who have suffered side effects are currently looking at their legal options including filing a Nuvaring lawsuit to help compensate for their damages which can include medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

By: Stevens Mark

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