Paragard IUD Lawsuit
Paragard Lawsuit - Paragard IUD Lawyer - Copper IUD Lawsuit
If you or a loved one suffered injuries after using the Paragard© IUD for birth control, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the manufacturer. Some injuries may include device breakage, organ perforation, device migration, hysterectomy, ectopic pregnancy and scarring. Contact Vanderhyde Law today to see if you qualify. Call Toll Free 1-866-777-2557 or fill out our contact form and a Paragard Lawyer will contact you to answer your questions. This is a free consultation. There are no legal fees unless you receive money. Time is limited. You must act quickly before any statute of limitations runs out on your case. Operators are standing by. Call now.
Paragard Lawyer
In 1984, the FDA approved Paragard, a removable T-shaped device that is placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. According to the manufacturer, the device can last as long as 10 years. To date, over 40,000 reports have been made to the FDA alleging adverse and serious reactions. We are investigating cases involving Paragard side effects and complications including:
- IUD migration
- Breakage of IUD upon removal
- Ectopic pregnancy
- IUD expulsion/falling out
- Infections
- Hysterectomy
- Scarring and damage to organs
- Death
- Perforation of cervix or uterine wall
- IUD embedding in the uterus
If you or a loved one have been impacted, please contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation. There are no legal fees unless you receive financial compensation at the end of the case. Call now to get the facts. Toll Free 1-866-777-2557 or simply fill out our online contact form and a lawyer will respond within 24 hours.
Why Do Women Choose an IUD Over Another Form of Birth Control?
An intrauterine device (IUD) is typically considered a safe, effective method of birth control. Though there are instances in which IUD use fails to prevent pregnancy or causes side effects, there are many women who believe the IUD is the right birth control option for them. There are a variety of reasons IUDs are so popular.
Long-term
An IUD offers long-term birth control. There are two varieties of IUDs approved for use in the United States. The plastic variety releases the hormone progestin into the body and is good for up to five years. The copper variety releases a small amount of copper and can be used for up to 10 years. This means that once the IUD is inserted by a doctor, it is left in place and continues to work for the approved period of time until it is removed.
No Maintenance
What many IUD users like about this method of birth control is the set it and forget it mentality associated with it. Once an IUD is in place there is nothing a woman needs to do to maintain it. Unlike the birth control pill that needs to be taken daily or other methods that are prepared just before intercourse, an IUD is semi-permanent, but is still reversible. Once it is safely removed, users are able to get pregnant just as they would if they stopped using other forms of birth control.
Offers Additional Benefits
In addition to preventing pregnancy, some IUD users also enjoy benefits related to their menstrual cycle. Users of IUDs containing progestin find their periods are lighter and their cramping is less. As a matter of fact, some doctors prescribe IUDs to patients for specifically this reason, even if they are not sexually active.
If you are interested in using an IUD to ease the symptoms associated with your menstrual period, talk to your doctor. Not all IUDs offer these benefits, so you want to be sure you are not making the problem worse by not communicating your needs effectively to your doctor.
Works for Emergency Contraception
Copper IUDs are also an effective form of emergency contraception. If a woman engages in unprotected sex, an IUD can prevent pregnancy if inserted within five days of the event. So, in a case where a woman is immediately concerned about pregnancy and knows she does not wish to become pregnant for several years, a copper IUD can be inserted to prevent initial and future pregnancy concerns.