Organon Nuvaring Side Effects | Nuvaring Lawyer News

by Steve Fields on April 5th, 2009

NuvaRing side effects including blood clots, DVT, PE and stroke have been reported by women using the Organon birth control ring. Side effects of NuvaRing are associated with the hormone desogestrel which can cause changes in the blood clotting system allowing blood clots to form more easily. NuvaRing birth control was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) on October 3, 2001 and first marketed in the United States in July 2002. NuvaRing is used by approximately 1.5 million women worldwide. Many women have questions regarding whether or not Nuvaring was the cause of their blood clot. It is important to discuss these medical issues with your treating physician.

If you have any other questions regarding risk factors and the legal issues involved we are willing to answer any questions and advise you on your legal options including filing a Nuvaring lawsuit.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Clots can form in superficial veins and in deep veins. One of the most commonly reported type of serious Nuvaring side effects that we hear about involves deep vein thrombosis. Blood clots with inflammation in superficial veins rarely cause serious problems because they form near the surface of the skin and do not travel to the lungs. However, clots in deep veins can break loose and travel to your lungs. This is called a pulmonary  embolism (PE). In severe cases, a pulmonary embolism can cause death or lead to long-lasting problems. DVT may damage the vein and cause the leg to ache, swell and change color. However, many instances of deep vein thrombosis disappear on its own. Although blood clots most often develop in the calf and thigh veins, they do develop less often in the arm veins or pelvic veins.

In the United States, about 250,000 people are admitted to a hospital each year because of blood clots that develop in the deep veins. Since many people with deep vein thrombosis do not have symptoms, as many as 600,000 people may be affected.

Symptoms

It is not uncommon for deep vein thrombosis to occur with no symptoms. In fact, in about half of all cases, there are no noticeable symptoms. In some cases, a pulmonary embolism is the first sign that you have DVT. Women who have experienced Nuvaring side effects involving a DVT have reported symptoms which may include pain and swelling of the affected areas, including legs, arms and neck. If the DVT is in the leg(s), you may experience swelling in the ankles and feet as well. You may also experience redness and warmth over the affected area.

Alternative Causes/Risk Factors

There are other risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing side effects from Nuvaring. Some of these risk factors are listed below.

Inactivity – Blood clots can form in veins when you are inactive, such as if you are paralyzed or bedridden, or must sit for extended periods of time while on a long flight or car trip. Although sitting for long periods of time is a risk factor, your chance of developing DVT while flying or driving is relatively low.

Surgery - Injury to your veins or surgery can slow blood flow, increasing the risk of blood clots. General anesthetics used during surgery can dilate your veins, which can increase the risk of blood pooling and then clotting.

Cancer - Some forms of cancer increase the amount of substances in your blood that promote clotting. In addition, some forms of cancer treatment increase the risk of blood clots.

Family History – Some people may inherit a blood-clotting disorder that runs in families.

Pregnancy - Pregnancy increases the pressure in the veins in your pelvis and legs. Women with an inherited clotting disorder are especially at risk. The risk of blood clots from pregnancy can continue for up to six weeks after you give birth.

Heart Failure - People with heart failure are at risk of DVT because a damaged heart does not pump blood as effectively as a normal heart, thus increasing the chance that blood will pool and clot.

Pacemaker/Catheter - These medical treatments can irritate the blood vessel wall and decrease blood flow.

Overweight/obese - Being overweight increases the pressure in the veins in your pelvis and legs.

Smoking - Smoking affects blood clotting and circulation

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