The Mirena intrauterine device is a popular birth control device manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceutical. However, ever since its market release, the device has been linked to several complications. Moreover, despite its popularity, some physicians would still discourage use of the hormonal IUD. In their opinion, the device would only do more harm than good. Moreover, a number of women allege that the Mirena intrauterine device has caused numerous serious injuries in the past few years. In fact, several Mirena lawsuits are currently pending in various courts, asserting that the device is defective by design and Bayer failed to properly warn consumers regarding Mirena IUD risks.
The hormonal intrauterine device was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the year 2000. After only a short period of time, the device became one of the most widely used contraceptive devices on the market. Apparently, Mirena’s convenient design and marketing has pushed many women into buying the product. Moreover, the Mirena intrauterine device is designed to prevent pregnancy for up to five years. It also has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval to treat heavy menstruation.
As modern women turn to long term birth control methods, use of intrauterine devices is becoming more widespread in the United States and worldwide. Therefore, device safety is of utmost importance.
In the case of the Mirena intrauterine device, several concerns were raised following reports of serious Mirena side effects. These side effects include device migration, uterine perforation, infection, and the embedding of the device in the uterus. Women who are suffering from side effects related to Mirena may need surgery to remove the intrauterine device.
Other complications associated with the hormonal intrauterine device include amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, vaginal bleeding, infertility, cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, pseudotumors, and ectopic pregnancy. Use of the device has also been linked to weight gain and acne.
Previously, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceutical was warned by the FDA due to the company’s questionable marketing methods. According to the agency, Bayer’s marketing claims to help women improve their sex lives were groundless. Moreover, the agency believes that Bayer exaggerated the benefits of Mirena and downplayed the risks.
Lawsuits against Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceutical continues to pile up even to this day. According to a New York based personal injury law firm website, the Rottenstein Law Group’s http://www.rotlaw.com, several Mirena lawsuits are currently pending in the state courts of Ohio, New Jersey, and California.