Nuvaring DVT Blood Clots | Nuva Ring Class Action Information

by Steve Fields on October 9th, 2008

Women throughout the United States have reported Nuvaring DVT side effects following using Nuvaring birth control. Significant questions have been raised regarding whether the current Nuva ring label has sufficient warning related to the risk of blood clots, pulmonary embolism and other related conditions including strokes.

How Is Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosed?
Your doctor will diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT) based on your medical history, a physical exam, and the results from tests. He or she will identify your risk factors and rule out other causes for your symptoms including your use of Nuva ring birth control.

Medical History
To learn about your medical history, your doctor may ask about:

• Your overall health
• Any prescription medicines you’re taking
• Any recent surgeries or injuries you’ve had
• Whether you’ve been treated for cancer

Physical Exam
During the physical exam, your doctor will check your legs for signs of DVT. He or she also will check your blood pressure and your heart and lungs.

Diagnostic Tests
You may need one or more tests to find out whether you have DVT. The most common tests used to diagnose Nuvaring DVT are:

• Ultrasound. This is the most common test for diagnosing deep vein blood clots. It uses sound waves to create pictures of blood flowing through the arteries and veins in the affected leg.
• A D-dimer test. This test measures a substance in the blood that’s released when a blood clot dissolves. If the test shows high levels of the substance, you may have a deep vein blood clot. If your test is normal and you have few risk factors, DVT isn’t likely.
• Venography (ve-NOG-ra-fee). This test is used if ultrasound doesn’t provide a clear diagnosis. Dye is injected into a vein, and then an x ray is taken of the leg. The dye makes the vein visible on the x ray. The x ray will show whether blood flow is slow in the vein. This may indicate a blood clot.

Nuva ring Class Action Lawsuit Information
If you have suffered from Nuvaring and side effects such as a pulmonary embolism or blood clots please contact us by calling or via e-mail for a free consultation from a Nuva ring lawyer. Fields Law Firm is working with women from around the United States who suffered from serious Nuvaring related problems.