Kenny Habetz Injury Law | May 6, 2024 | Product Liability
Mirena is the longest-running and most well-known manufacturer of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for birth control on the market. And with that in mind, it’s understandable that millions of women have trusted their doctors’ recommendations for Mirena IUDs. Unfortunately, though, the company has come to be linked to various injuries and serious health issues.
If you have a Mirena IUD yourself, it’s important to know how to identify the signs that it may have moved and how such a scenario can impact your health. Additionally, if you suffer serious injury because of a displaced Mirena IUD, it’s also important to know that you may also be eligible for injury compensation.
How The Mirena IUD Works
Mirena IUDs are used for long-term birth control. The device itself looks like a small, T-shaped piece of plastic. It is inserted into the uterus through the cervical canal. Once in place, it is meant to remain there and release a type of hormone called progestin, which aids in preventing pregnancies.
However, even when used correctly, the Mirena IUD has been linked to a variety of unpleasant side effects, such as headaches and pelvic pain. The most significant health risk with a Mirena IUD, though, is that of displacement.
IUD displacement occurs when the device moves out of its original position. And in doing so, it gives rise to the threat of serious and irreversible health issues. While medical malpractice can be a reason for an IUD’s displacement, the issue is more often linked to problems with how the device was manufactured.
Signs Your Mirena IUD Has Moved
You can protect your health by knowing the signs of a displaced IUD and seeing a doctor if you suspect displacement.
On that note, signs that your Mirena IUD has moved may include any of the following:
- Being unable to locate the IUD’s strings
- Feeling the IUD itself
- A partner being able to feel the IUD during sex
- Painful cramping
- Soreness in abdomen
- Vaginal discharge
- Irregular bleeding
As a general rule, you should be able to feel the IUD’s strings but not the plastic. If that is not the case for you, there is a good chance your Mirena IUD has moved.
And even if you aren’t experiencing that particular sign, it’s important to be aware of the others. It can be easy to dismiss symptoms like cramping or soreness as normal side effects of an IUD. However, a displaced Mirena IUD can lead to serious health issues.
As such, it’s always better to err on the side of caution and take the time to have the device checked by your doctor.
The Dangers of IUD Displacement
Given how small a Mirena IUD is, you may never guess how much harm it can do when it moves. Unfortunately, countless women have learned the hard way exactly how destructive the device can be in such circumstances.
Some of the leading injuries and dangers that occur as a result of IUD displacement are as follows:
- Perforation of the uterus
- Organ damage
- Adhesions
- Infections
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Ectopic pregnancies
- Unwanted pregnancies
Out of all of these, perforation of the uterus and ectopic pregnancies may be the most serious complications linked to a displaced Mirena IUD. When it is serious enough, uterine perforation can result in difficulty conceiving or even infertility. And something like an ectopic pregnancy can be outright life-threatening.
Nevertheless, all of the outcomes listed above can lead to considerable treatment costs, and many can potentially lead to long-term complications.
Get Financial Help With Mirena IUD Health Issues
Millions of dollars have already been paid out by Bayer, the parent company of Mirena, in IUD product liability lawsuits.
Therefore, if you’ve suffered injuries or health complications and you think a Mirena IUD was the cause, it’s worth consulting a personal injury lawyer. Seeking Mirena IUD personal injury compensation can provide financial relief for the costs associated with treating the injuries yours may have caused.
Contact the Louisiana Product Liability Attorneys Of Kenny Habetz Injury Law for Help Today
If you’ve been injured in a product liability, please call Kenny Habetz Injury Law for a free case evaluation with a Louisiana personal injury lawyer or contact us online. We have offices in Lafayette and Crowley, LA.
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