Nuvaring Settlement News

by Steve Fields on January 22nd, 2010

Currently women who have suffered from Nuvaring side effects are continuing to come forward and making claims against the manufacturer. Many individuals and families are wondering about the status of the litigation and wondering if they can be part of a Nuvaring settlement. The multi-district litigation is moving forward and more information is being requested from the manufacturer through the discovery process. There have not been any Nuvaring settlements at this point in the lawsuits.

When women want to prevent pregnancy, they often look at four factors in determining their birth control method: convenience, reliability, cost and safety. For many women, NuvaRing seemed like the answer. A plastic contraceptive ring, the NuvaRing is placed in the vagina and steadily releases a combination of hormones to help prevent pregnancy. The NuvaRing remains in the body for a three-week period and then is removed, allowing a woman to have her period. Within seven days, a new NuvaRing is inserted and the cycle begins again.

Unlike the intrauterine device (IUD) that requires a physician for insertion and removal, with the NuvaRing, a woman can easily put the 2-inch flexible plastic ring in and take it out when necessary. Unlike a diaphragm or condom, a NuvaRing does not have to be removed after sexual intercourse. Unlike the oral contraceptive pill, the NuvaRing does not need to be taken every day.

Studies show that the NuvaRing is one of the most reliable methods of preventing pregnancy. According to NuvaRing manufacturer Organon (part of Schering-Plough), this contraceptive device is one of the most effective, preventing pregnancy 99% of the time when used as directed.

Cost is the third factor frequently considered when determining which birth control method to use. Condoms cost about $10 per box, while the IUD costs more upfront, between $200-$400 every ten years. Birth control pills and the NuvaRing cost between $25-$35 for a one month supply.

While each birth control method has its positives, safety becomes a critical component when considering the negatives. This is especially important considering some of the serious Nuva ring side effects that women have experienced.

In recent years, a number of women have had serious side effects from using the NuvaRing, including blood clots, strokes, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. One of the hormones used in the NuvaRing, desogestrel, is thought to increase the chances of clotting problems that can lead to those life-threatening conditions.

Even side effects caught quickly can have long lasting consequences. Women who have had problems using NuvaRing may be unable to use other types of hormone-based birth control in the future. Other problems, such as deep vein thrombosis can reoccur.

If you or someone you know has from NuvaRing birth control side effects, please contact us. We currently representing women throughout the United States who have suffered from blood clots or strokes after using the birth control ring. We do not charge any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please call us toll free at or fill out our short online contact form and a NuvaRing lawsuit attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions.