Mirena IUD Associated with Fake Brain Tumors and Serious Complications Are you experiencing fake brain tumors after receiving the Mirena IUD permanent birth control device? Many of the women who were implanted with the device had no idea about the side effects and complications that have been associated with the device including brain injuries and pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) or Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). If you or a woman you love is experiencing pain, vision problems, severe headaches, and other unexplained issues, or if you were diagnosed with PTC or IIH after being implanted with the Mirena IUD birth control device, read on. This guide aims to inform you of the issues women are experiencing with the device as well as the …show more content…
In fact, in 1995, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study that linked the hormone to a significant increase in the risk of developing PTC. Researchers also dug into the association between Mirena IUD and PTC/IIH by determining the odds ratio after analyzing adverse event reports submitted to the FDA. In 1995 these researchers published their findings in the journal Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety stating that the number of women who develop PTC/IIH after being implanted with the device was higher than expected and recommending further investigations into the safety and efficacy of the device. Women Beware: if you take Vitamin A supplements, the antibiotic tetracycline, or steroids, or if you are overweight or gain extra weight, you have an even greater chance of developing PTC after receiving Mirena. Even more troubling is that many women who receive Mirena complain of weight gain. Other Mirena Side-Effects and Complications As if PTC isn’t bad enough, since being approved in the U.S., Mirena has been associated with other serious side effects and severe complications such as: • Cerebrovascular accidents • Chronic pain • Device …show more content…
The government watchdog agency also warned Bayer for overstating the effectiveness of Mirena, making unsubstantiated claims to overstate the benefits of the device while omitting contraindications like the fact that Mirena users may become infertile, and may suffer the loss of their baby if they become pregnant while using the device. Women who have suffered fake brain tumors, blindness, and internal injuries like organ perforation and device migration and breakage say that if they had been aware of these dangers they would have chosen a different birth control method. These women are seeking justice and compensation the injuries they have suffered including mental anguish, disability, lost wages, and diminished quality of life. So many lawsuits have been filed over Mirena medical issues that mass tort multidistrict litigation has been set up. In fact, two federal MDL’s have been established, one for cases involving PTC/IIH (MDL 2767) and the other for device problems and internal injuries (MDL 2434). Multicounty litigation has been established in New Jersey where about 2159 cases have been centralized (NJ MCL
The author of the article is Walsh, Timothy who has an MD a graduate of Princeton University and of Harvard Medical School. The article was originally published at an organizational site called the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in 1998. The web site was last update on February 24, 2016. The information on the article seems accurate and reliable although sometimes on organizational sites the information is biased toward the
Although it is less effective, many women enjoy having significantly fewer side effects. “They're safer for smokers, diabetics, and heart disease patients, as well as those at risk for blood clots” (12 Types of Birth Control.) The only downside about this type of birth control is that you have to remember to take it the everyday at the same time or else they are rendered useless.
While these studies provide positive results the draw back to them are that the sample groups for each were considerably small which means that there is insufficient evidence to support
Birth control pills can have some slight side effects like weight gain, nausea, and headaches. Planned Parenthood reports, “Chances are the pill will be totally safe for you — most people can take it with no problems. It’s been
As a result, the cervical mucus makes it challenging for sperm to enter the uterus. Estrogen and progesterone are distributed in excess amounts and deceive the body into thinking it is pregnant. These contraceptives also cause the uterus lining to thin, in effect; a fertilized egg is less likely to attach itself to the uterus. (Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risks) Birth control pills are chemicals and hormones that women are ingesting religiously on a daily basis. It is of the utmost importance to examine the effects of birth control pills in women’s body.
The lawsuit against Mirena is due to the several alleged complications that are believed to have occurred to women using the IUD. Many of these complications may need to be repaired by surgical interventions including but not limited to having a hysterectomy
Hey guys, I'm still somewhat new to T, so my provider's got me on an experimental dose (0.3 mL/wk injection) for the time being. I have to get bloodwork done the last week of the month, and today I missed my injection because my supply ran out and the pharmacy needed to order more. They said I'll be able to pick up my script on Monday. Will this cause any issues, have any of you run into this situation?
According to Professor Janet E. Smith, “98% of all women ages 15-44 have used some type of birth control.” Birth control is not something most women think hard about taking. In today’s society, many people rather take the easy way out of most situations. Instead of dealing with short term pain they rather seize it immediately without paying attention to the long-term effects. Birth Control is used for many different reasons such as preventing pregnancy, clearing acne and stopping heavy blood flow. Once women see what good it does for them they do not even pay attention to the bad, which is where those long-term effects come in. Some harmful side effects of birth control are weight gain, heavy bleeding, and Osteoporosis. Just like any other medication it can be helpful and harmful but in this case birth control is more harmful to a woman’s body than it is helpful.
First, Implanon is matchstick sized rod that is inserted in the upper arm and can be effective for three years. Implanon has etonogestrel which stops ovulation. Ovulation is the release of an egg from an ovary. It changes the lining of your uterus and cervical mucus, which makes it hard for the sperm cell to join the egg cell. You should not use this implant if you are already pregnant, or have any major health issues. For example, liver disease, cancer, or even a heart attack or stroke. You may have irregular and unpredictable periods. Your periods may last longer, you might bleed heavier, and you might miss a period. If any of these happen to you, you would want to contact your doctor. This implant may be removed at the end of the third year
The most important thing that I have learned from reading the personal story of dozens of women, who participated in the “Birth Control Helped Me” hashtag in partnership with Planned Parenthood, was that I was not alone. While I was searching the hashtag. I saw several stories that were similar to my own. That using birth control was a way for treatment for a disease. I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which is a hormonal disorder that can come with plenty of complications according to the Mayo Clinic. Some of those complications including infertility, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which is a severe liver inflammation, depression/anxiety, and Type 2 diabetes. However, one of the most severe of these complications can be Endometrial cancer, which
Uterine perforations, skin damage, ectopic pregnancies—these tend to be are just some of the alleged uncomfortable side effects compelling a growing number of women to report Mirena IUD lawsuit statements.
Another common contraceptive is IUDs, which are even more at risk with STDs and pelvic inflammatory disease. Not just that, but it also weakens your immune system that helps fight viruses. As well as causing a delay in a woman's menstrual cycle, unusual spotting, heavy discharge, or infections. One of the most harmful side effects comes with hormonal contraceptives. Women have to be alert and attentive with the contraceptive. If women are not cautious with some of the hormonal birth control such as an oral contraceptive, it could lead to a serious blockage of to the heart that could cause a heart attack (Draper 321). Women have to be as careful about this contraceptive that she has to go to a health care provider frequently to make sure everything is going well. When the woman’s does not take care of themselves, it also leads to problems with the women hormones called Progestin and Estrogen. London Draper is shown on a table that it can lead to depression, jaundice, fatigue, hypertension, headaches, Hirsutism, weight gain, acne/oily skin and so many more side effects (321).
According to some researchers, birth control pills should not be used by women who have a history of breast cancer, endometrial cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver tumors or disease, increased clotting or stroke risk, or if pregnant. Smoking increases the risk of serious heart side effects when using a combined estrogen and progestin birth control, including the ring or the patch. Combination estrogen and progestin birth control should not be used in women over 35 years of age who smoke due to an increased risk of rare but serious side effects, such as heart attack, blood clots, and stroke. Women of any age should avoid combination hormonal birth control if they have a history of uncontrolled high blood pressure, chest pain, diabetes,
Mirena side effects may include headaches, lower abdominal or back pain, infection, perforation, acne, breast tenderness, breakthrough hemorrhage, infection, periods may possibly discontinue after one year of use, mood changes, weight increase, and ovarian cysts. While using this hormonal IUD about 2/1,000 women become pregnant within the first year. Skyla is the latest type of IUD that is around at the moment, which was introduced as the third type of IUD in 2013, which in fact is very similar to the Mirena in many ways. Skyla can be used for up to 3 years, and it is also a hormonal releasing birth control. Skyla was marketed primarily for women who have not yet had children. Side effects of Skyla include bloating, nausea, headaches, and/or breast pain. Skyla is also smaller than other IUD’s which means that it is more at ease to insert.
As a result of the clinical trials and other studies, the FDA requires that the patient should be given a copy of the medication guide and patient agreement. These require that each patient understand and sign a form that has information on what side effects can and probably will occur, in addition to other pertinent information regarding the drug. The side effects that most patients can expect to occur are vaginal bleeding and uterine cramping. Most bleeding or spotting lasts for an average of 9 to 16 days. Other commonly reported side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Rarely occurring side effects include pelvic pain, fainting, headache, dizziness, and asthenia (FDA, 2000).