Nuvaring Side Effects
Serious Nuvaring side effects have been reported in women using the Nuvaring contraceptive. Blood clots including pulmonary embolism, DVT and stroke have been found with the use of this relatively new birth control product.
NuvaRing is referred to as a combination hormonal contraceptive. It contains a combination of progestin (etonogestrel) and estrogen. The hormone etonogestrel is a form of the progestin desogestrel. Third generation contraceptives using desogestrel have recently come under fire from the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen. It is estimated that contraceptives such as NuvaRing that contain desogestrel double the risk of venous thrombosis (blood clot) compared to second generation oral contraceptives.
NuvaRing Blood Clot Risk
The side effects of the ring can increase based on several health risk factors:
• women over 35 years old
• diabetes
• smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day
• high levels of blood cholesterol or fat
Some women with no history of past clotting issues have suffered life threatening problems involving blood clots. These blood clots often develop in the legs and are referred to as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, Nuvaring blood clots problems can develop in many different areas of the body including the pelvis, eye, head, arm and lungs.
The following symptoms may indicate more serious health problems caused by NuvaRing blood clots:
• sudden severe headaches
• unusual swelling or pain in the legs or arms
• sharp or crushing chest pain or coughing blood
• eye problems such as blurred or double vision or complete loss of vision
• pain in the back of the lower leg
We represent all women suffering from Nuvaring side effects on a contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please call toll free or fill out our short online contact form and a Nuvaring attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions.
Making A Difference
We believe that the manufacturer of NuvaRing should be held accountable for any harm they are legally responsible for and women should be fairly compensated for their damages. Many NuvaRing side effects victims have had their life changed in a number of ways. find out more
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Nuvaring Blood Clot Risk
Birth control ring side effects have been increasingly reported the last few years by women using the contraceptive NuvaRing. Pulmonary embolism and stroke side effects have also been associated with the use of this relatively new birth control ring. Women who have been affected are coming forward and looking at their legal options including filing a Nuvaring lawsuit. Many women are left with unpaid medical bills, lost wages and are now more susceptible to developing another blood clot in the future. find out more