The Potentially Dangerous Side Effects Caused by IUDs

Mirena is one of the most popular brands of intrauterine devices (IUDs) that offers long-term efficiency in preventing pregnancy and are convenient to use. However, these birth controls need to be used consistently and according to instructions in order to attain maximum effectiveness. In order to lower your chances of IUD failure, it is essential that you check your IUD strings. Yet, there are some detrimental effects found to be caused by progestin and women who are using IUD are more at risk, say health experts.

Mirena's promotional campaign has cost Bayer with a lot of money but the result has more than paid itself. The promotion has persuaded more than a million of American women to buy IUD for $800 a piece. As a result, Bayer is believed to have profited with billion of dollars. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already releaseditswarning to Bayer, manufacturer of Mirena IUD,because of its implausible advertising (marketing) claims andfailureto disclose the product's potential adverse side effects.

Mirena's serious health complications are embedment and perforation. Embedment is a condition when the Mirena IUD binds itself to the uterine walls. Perforation is a condition in which the IUD pierces its way through the uterine wall. This may result in complications such as scarring and infection that might affect later fertility. In both cases, surgery may be required to remove the Mirena.

Nevertheless, side effects may happen in about 30 percent of women using IUD. These side effects may include intermenstrual bleeding/spotting, depression, acne, headaches, nausea, weight gain and hair loss. Abdominal pain, infection, and trouble inserting the IUD are also problems caused by Mirena. However, a number of women has filed lawsuits against the Mirena manufacturer and the Mirena IUD Lawsuit Center atmirenalawsuit.ushelps women understand more about the said birth control device.

References:

thewomens.org.au/intrauterinedeviceiud

emedicinehealth.com/birth_control_intrauterine_devices_iuds/article_em.htm

wisegeek.org/what-are-the-most-common-iud-side-effects.htm

mayoclinic.com/health/mirena/MY00998/DSECTION=risks