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Mirena Side Effects Feature a New Wrinkle

A popular birth control device manufactured by Bayer and inserted permanently through the cervix has been associated with various adverse reactions. Mirena side effects have included uterine perforation when the device has migrated, over time, from its initial point of insertion.

But now there seems to be yet another concern. According to various lawsuits that have been filed, the active ingredient in the Mirena intrauterine contraceptive system (IUS), levonorgestrel, is associated with the onset of pseudo-tumor cerebri, or so it is alleged. Pseudo-tumor cerebri can reportedly lead to a buildup of fluid in the skull, potentially leading to blindness.

These Mirena side effects are in addition to other reported adverse reactions, which include ectopic pregnancy, intrauterine pregnancy, Group A strep infection, inflammation of the pelvis and other side effects.
Mirena uterine perforation can occur when the device, inserted vaginally through the cervix, migrates away from the original point of insertion and can travel throughout the abdomen following perforation of the uterine wall. This can result in organ damage and severe pain. Many patients have required a surgical procedure to have a wayward Mirena IUD removed.

This latest wrinkle, the development of pseudo-tumor cerebri, is just the latest concern to surface in recent months about a device that has proven popular due to its feature of “set it, and forget it.” Mirena has been a boon to women who wish to avoid unwanted pregnancies but react badly to traditional birth control products taken orally, or for those women who tend to be forgetful and have trouble remembering to take their daily pill. Dermal contraceptive patches can administer contraception for upwards of a month, v. the Mirena product that can and is expected to last up to five years before the spent device requires harvesting and replacement.

The Mirena device, which is prohibitively more expensive than traditional birth control products, is destined to be available to more women through expected changes in the so-called Obama-care program. Cost, for those unable to afford to pay, may no longer be a barrier.

An increase in Mirena use across a larger population segment will most assuredly increase the likelihood of Mirena birth control side effects.

What’s more, this more recent concern over pseudo-tumor cerebri has spawned lawsuits, given an allegation that Mirena manufacturer Bayer failed to adequately notate the potential for pseudo-tumor cerebri and the risk for related health issues on product labeling. According to reports, the US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is being lobbied to consolidate nine Mirena personal injury lawsuits in Federal Court in the Middle District of Tennessee.

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Alleged Victims of Mirena Side Effects Claim Bayer Downplayed Risks Associated with IUD

New York, New York (PRWEB) May 09, 2014

Mirena lawsuits (http://www.themirenalawsuitcenter.com) continue to be filed in courts throughout the country on behalf of women who were allegedly harmed by the IUD, Bernstein Liebhard LLP reports. Most recently, a case was filed last month in the federal multidistrict litigation underway in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York that alleges Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals downplayed the risks associated with the contraceptive device. (Case No. 3:14-cv-00075-DRH-DGW)

"Our Firm is representing numerous Mirena lawsuit clients who also claim Bayer did not provide appropriate warnings about the risk of certain Mirena side effects," says Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationwide law firm representing victims of defective drugs and medical devices. The Firm is currently offering free Mirena lawsuit evaluations to women who may have been injured due to the spontaneous migration of their IUD.
Mirena Lawsuit Allegations

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1908366#ixzz31ZyEQr2i

According to court documents, more than 1,200 Mirena lawsuits have been filed in courts around the country on behalf of women who were allegedly injured due to spontaneous migration of the IUD. These include nearly 500 Mirena lawsuits that have been consolidated for pretrial proceedings in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. (In re: Mirena IUD Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2434) An additional 700 lawsuits have been filed in New Jersey's Bergen County Superior Court, where Bernstein Liebhard LLP is actively filing claims. (In Re: Mirena Litigation; Case No. 297)

Among other things, these lawsuits allege Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals failed to provide adequate warnings regarding the possibility of Mirena migration, and point out that the IUD's label only states that migration may occur if the uterus is punctured during insertion. The complaints also note that Bayer was cited by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009 for a Mirena promotional campaign that the agency found to be misleading.

The Mirena IUD was approved by the FDA in 2000, and is now indicated as a method of contraception, and as a treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding in women who wish to use an IUD as their primary form of birth control. According to a report that aired on 7 Action News this past summer, the FDA has since received more than 70,000 complaints involving Mirena complications, including thousands that detail cases of device dislocation and uterine perforation.*

Compensation may be available to women who allegedly suffered uterine perforations and other Mirena side effects associated with spontaneous IUD migration. Find out more about the ongoing Mirena litigation by visiting Bernstein Liebhard LLP's website, or the Firm's
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mirenalawsuithelp. For a free legal consultation, please call 800-511-5092.

About Bernstein Liebhard LLP

Bernstein Liebhard LLP is a New York-based law firm exclusively representing injured persons in complex individual and class action lawsuits nationwide since 1993. As a national law firm, Bernstein Liebhard LLP possesses all of the legal and financial resources required to successfully challenge billion dollar pharmaceutical and medical device companies. As a result, our attorneys and legal staff have been able to recover more than $3 billion on behalf of our clients. The Firm has been named by The National Law Journal to the Plaintiffs' Hot List, recognizing the top plaintiffs firms in the country, for the past 12 consecutive years.
Bernstein Liebhard LLP is the only firm in the country to be named to this prestigious list every year since it was first published in 2003.

Bernstein Liebhard LLP represents the victims of defective drugs and medical devices on a contingency-fee basis, and our clients are never expected to pay attorneys fees unless their case results in a successful recovery on their behalf. New York State's contingency fee cap rules generally limit those fees to 33 1/3% of the total recovery. As a result, the Firm's fees can be significantly lower than those assessed by attorneys in other states, which depending on the law may amount to as much as 40% or more of a plaintiff's recovery.

One of the most common Mirena Coil side effects is yeast infection. Have you read this? "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of Candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her website YeastInfectionNoMore.com

Mirena SIde Effects Led to Miscarriage

More than 800 Mirena lawsuits throughout the US have been filed by women claiming injuries caused by migration of the IUD. Recently, a number of women believe Mirena side effects have led to miscarriage, and in severe cases, hysterectomy.

Mirena lawsuits claim that Bayer, the Mirena manufacturer, failed to warn women that the device had the risk of spontaneous migration. Instead, Bayer warned that migration could only occur with Mirena uterine perforation upon insertion of the IUD. In other words, Bayer is trying to blame the physician. For many women who may never be able to have children again after the Mirena was removed, Bayer’s explanation just adds insult to injury.

Susan says she is more fortunate than some women who don’t have any children. She had three normal pregnancies and three healthy children. After her third, she had the Mirena inserted but it had to be taken out after two years due to severe pelvic pain and cramping. “I recently got pregnant and had a horrible miscarriage. This was the first time I ever saw so much blood, and I endured so much pain, but the mental anguish is ongoing,” she says.

“My husband believes that Mirena plays a huge role in my miscarriage.”

Jackie, age 37, doesn’t have children. She had the Mirena inserted a year ago to help with heavy menstruation. She endured continual heavy bleeding, cramping and clotting, but her gynecologist said that was normal and to give it some time. “Last month I couldn’t take it anymore and booked an emergency appointment to have it removed,” says Jackie. “My doctor couldn't find the Mirena so he sent me for an ultrasound - they found the IUD in my uterus but hidden behind a huge fibroid.”

The Mirena had not perforated her uterus, but it had caused irreparable damage.

A few days later Jackie’s gynecologist phoned - with the worst news. “He told me the fibroid was so huge that I would need a hysterectomy,” says Jackie, crying. “I asked him if this happened because of the IUD but he was cagey and wouldn’t come right out and say so, but he didn’t say no either. I believe he is worried about a medical malpractice suit but I’m not blaming him. He said there could be a lot of reasons, but the only way to get this Mirena out of my uterus is to have an abdominal hysterectomy to remove my uterus and cervix.

“My surgery is scheduled for next month but I am trying to get a second opinion. Meanwhile, I’ve booked time off work - thankfully, my boss understands and I have a job to come back to. Although I have health insurance that covers most of the surgery, I won’t have an income for almost two months; that is when I made inquiries about a Mirena lawsuit.”

“I filed a Mirena claim with LaywersandSettlements after reading a story about a woman whose pap test showed abnormal cells on her cervix that was caused by the Mirena,” says Angela. “I had my Mirena removed two years ago and six months later my pap test came back with abnormal cells - I had always had a clean bill of health. I had to get a cone biopsy of my cervix. Last November my husband and I were ecstatic with the news that I was pregnant; we were planning on having a family. But last month I had a miscarriage - we lost our baby.

“I have heard many stories of women losing a baby during gestation after they had a Mirena removed. I had to get a D&C and after that a hysterectomy. I need to know if Mirena caused my hysterectomy as well as the loss of my baby.”

One of the most common Mirena Coil side effects is yeast infection. Have you read this? "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of Candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her website YeastInfectionNoMore.com

Another Mirena Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy

October 18, 2013, 01:30:00PM. By Jane Mundy

Long Island, NY: “I can’t believe that the Mirena IUD is still on the market,” says Tara. “There is no way that Bayer cannot know their birth control device is causing so many miscarriages - obviously they choose profit over patient safety.”

Another Mirena Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy

Another Mirena Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy

Tara had the Mirena implanted two years ago after her son was born. Interestingly, in this document to Bayer from the Food and Drug Administration, the Mirena maker says that “Mirena is recommended for women who have had at least one child.” Tara is so thankful she has a child because at this point she thinks that infertility is one of Mirena birth control side effects.

“Bayer Mirena warnings should include infertility,” says Tara, 28 years old. It would seem that the FDA would agree by issuing the following statement in January 2010:

“The risk presentation omits the contraindications regarding untreated lower genital tract infections and conditions associated with increased susceptibility to pelvic infections, and does not adequately convey that should a woman become pregnant while using Mirena, she may lose her baby or her fertility.”

Rather than remove Mirena from the market, however, Bayer was requested (in the same document as above) by the FDA to cease using certain promotional materials, i.e., “Mirena may help couples keep life simple” and that Mirena will “help you be more intimate” with your partner.

For women like Tara, these statements by Bayer are nothing short of outrageous, and she is appalled that the FDA has not recalled Mirena.

“When I had the Mirena removed, my doctor had a hard time finding it because it had become embedded in my fallopian tube,” says Tara. “It was so painful, and my gynecologist (I have since changed to another doctor) didn’t give me any advice on what to do or what not to do. About two months later, I became pregnant but miscarried at eight weeks.”

Tara asked her doctor how this could have happened - she was young and healthy and had never miscarried before. Her gynecologist told her that she should have waited at least six months after the Mirena was removed so that her body could heal and get her hormones back to the right levels.

“He told me that I would have miscarried before 12 weeks because my uterus wasn’t strong enough to hold the child,” says Tara, crying. “I had to go to the hospital and get a D & C. I was heartbroken and depressed.” Add to that another emotion: she was soon to become furious.

“My husband and I decided to wait, and in August, I found out that I was seven weeks pregnant,” Tara says. “My new gynecologist had been vigilantly checking my hormone levels, and at the beginning of September, I had a sonogram. The technician asked me if I was pregnant, which I found odd. She had to do an internal sonogram and found that the baby was in my fallopian tube - an ectopic pregnancy. She gave her condolences and then my gynecologist, visibly upset, told me it was so unexpected.”

There was nothing they could do; an ectopic pregnancy can be life threatening. Tara had her tube and ovary removed - the tube where the Mirena had become embedded months ago.

“My doctor says that I can try to have another baby but I don’t know if I want to go through this again,” Tara explains. “If I knew that Mirena can cause miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies, I would never have had this IUD. Honestly, I don’t know if this has affected my fertility; I don’t know if I can have any more kids. As well, I was out of work for so long and now I am out of work again and cannot yet lift my son from the surgery. Mirena has caused so much pain on so many levels: physically, emotionally and even financially.”

The Mayo Clinic lists Mirena side effects and explains that if you do conceive while using Mirena, you’re at higher risk of an ectopic pregnancy - when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. It does not go so far to say that Mirena can cause an ectopic pregnancy after it has been removed.

Growing Number of Lawsuits Allege Injuries From Mirena Side Effects

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 05, 2013

The birth control center at DrugNews.net is alerting women using the Mirena IUD contraceptive device of new information on the site. A federal judicial panel has released updated court records showing the number of lawsuits alleging the devices caused perforation injuries has risen over 29% in less than a month.

The DrugNews Center was created to improve patient safety by giving those using popular prescription drugs or medical devices access to the latest safety alerts, recalls, studies and legal news. Visitors can see if others are experiencing similar side effects and decide if they need legal advice.

The resource center contains warnings from health experts about possible injury from Mirena IUDs. The FDA has previously advised that patients can suffer perforation of reproductive organs during device implantation.

DrugNews has also added a study from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons which warns Mirena IUDs can become dislodged and perforate the uterine wall after installation. FDA records show the agency has received 70,072 reports of Mirena side effects, with as many as 6,000 involving device dislocation or uterus perforation.

Due to the number of patients filing a Mirena lawsuit, federal cases have been consolidated to a special multi-district litigation court in New York (In Re: Mirena IUD Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2434, Southern District New York).

Now, the latest court records show the number of cases being filed has increased over 29% in the past month, from 123 on August 15th to 159 on September 11th*. Judge Seibel, who is overseeing the federal litigation, has ordered parties to select test cases by April 4, 2014.

Anyone who suffered perforation or required surgery while using a Mirena IUD is urged to speak with a lawyer about their legal options. However, DrugNews only recommends lawyers who are already handling Mirena lawsuits.

For more information on the research, side effects and litigation news related to Mirena or other birth control devices, or to speak with a lawyer, visit http://www.DrugNews.net.

One of the most common Mirena Coil side effects is yeast infection. Have you read this? "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of Candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her website YeastInfectionNoMore.com

Mirena IUD Not Designed to Travel Inside the Body

Washington, DC: With some two million women in the US using Mirena birth control, it’s little wonder there are so many reports of Mirena birth control side effects. What’s more, such incidence of Mirena migration and other adverse events could be on the rise, given an expanded availability and affordability of Mirena birth control through the auspices of the Affordable Care Act.

The Mirena IUD, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2000, is inserted by a physician and is designed to provide birth control for a period of five years. The device releases a daily dose of progestin levonorgestrel. The T-shaped device is placed at a certain position for optimum performance. The device is also intended to stay put.

But it often doesn’t, as many Mirena plaintiffs suing manufacturer Bayer over Mirena side effects, can attest. The device has been known to migrate away from the placement point, which can not only affect the effectiveness of birth control, but also negatively impact the woman’s health.

According to Lawyers Weekly USA (4/5/13), the Mirena IUD has been found in some cases to migrate from the insertion point as far away as the rib cage. Mirena uterine perforation has also been reported. Two strings that hang from the bottom of the T-shaped device, designed to allow the attending physician to verify the correct placement of the device, have been found in some cases to wrap around and constrict organs when the device migrates, requiring surgical removal.

Some women have discovered their Mirena IUD has migrated years after insertion. For others, it can be just weeks or months. In the case of one Mirena plaintiff, the alleged migration of her Mirena birth control occurred after only a few days.

The plaintiff, Susan Harp, alleges in her Mirena IUD lawsuit that just days after receiving her IUD she felt intense abdominal pain and succumbed to frequent vomiting. Upon examination with the aid of a CT scan, it was determined her IUD was no longer in her uterus at all but was found to be moving freely within her pelvis.

The device required removal, a process that was reportedly complicated by a kidney infection.

Plaintiffs and their lawyers have taken exception to Bayer Mirena warnings, which are alleged to be lax. For example, according to one plaintiff attorney, the product label for Mirena references the potential risk for Mirena uterine perforation during insertion, but not afterwards.

According to the report there were no fewer than 25,000 adverse event reports citing various Mirena birth control side effects as of 2010, the 10th anniversary of the introduction of Mirena IUD to the market. Lawyers expect Mirena to be a very large tort.

One of the most common Mirena Coil side effects is yeast infection. Have you read this? "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of Candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her website YeastInfectionNoMore.com

“Mirena Fragments Almost Killed Me”, Says Victim

West Palm Beach, FL: Candance has experienced a slew of Mirena birth control side effects since she had the IUD implanted in 2007, from cramping and bleeding to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Candance, and her doctor, thought she had it removed, but a fragment remained.

“Mirena Fragments Almost Killed Me”, Says Victim

Because she had so much cramping and bleeding, Candance had the Mirena IUD (intrauterine device) removed just three months after it was implanted. But more severe Mirena side effects were in store. “It started with my blood pressure going through the roof and several bacterial infections,” says Candance. “By 2009, my body was so out of whack that my doctor ordered a CT Scan, MRI and ultrasound - the latter showed a piece of Mirena the size of my fingertip still in my body; it was embedded into my uterine wall.

“My OB/GYN tried to remove it, but when I woke from surgery, he told me that they couldn’t find it and I had a D&C. I was back in the hospital about a year later with my blood pressure soaring again. I had every test in the book. Finally in 2012, my body said ‘enough is enough.’ I thought I had a flu virus; I was lethargic and throwing up constantly so I went back to ER. They gave me some meds for the flu and sent me home, but I continued to throw up. Next day I went back to the hospital - turns out that I had been throwing up blood for two days.”

This time Candance was admitted and a gastroenterologist performed an endoscopy - a procedure that allows a doctor to look inside your body with a tiny camera. They found ulcers, but not the piece of Mirena. Next up Candance was referred to an oncologist who performed another surgery in February 2013 and he was able to remove not one but two small pieces of the Mirena. “Tissue had grown around the Mirena pieces - no wonder it was so hard to find,” she says.

“I was out of the hospital recovering and what would you know - I was bleeding again and bloated and generally feeling lousy. And my blood pressure spiked again.

“Next day I went back to the gastroenterologist who told me to go to ER immediately. I had a cardiologist and two infectious disease doctors look-see and they all consulted with the OB/GYN who took the Mirena out.”

This time Candance was diagnosed with PID, or pelvic inflammatory disease, which can be life-threatening if not treated in time. She was pumped with penicillin every four hours. When she asked her doctors how she could have gotten PID (which is typically a sexually transmitted disease), she discovered that Mirena could have caused it. The Mirena website states that “less than 1 percent of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease.” Unfortunately, Candance was that one percent. Now she wants answers to some serious questions.

New Case Study Highlights Risks of Mirena Side Effects

Wilma Tucker | March 15th, 2013 | Posted in Mirena Lawsuits

A recent case study involving Mirena side effects highlights the risks associated with this method of contraception. A 26-year old woman had to have the intrauterine device (IUD) removed from her abdomen after she discovered she was 12 weeks pregnant. The device had migrated outside the uterus, where it remained undetected for a number of years.

Misdiagnosis made due to migration of the device

The woman had the device inserted into her uterus nearly four years prior to the pregnancy. After the IUD was implanted, the woman realized the guide strings that indicate the device is in the proper place went missing. Her physician performed an ultrasound, but could was unable to find the Mirena IUD inside her uterus. It was then determined that the device must have fallen out of the woman’s body.

Unfortunately, a Mirena uterine perforation had occurred instead, and the device had migrated to another area of the woman’s abdomen. The device went undetected for a number of years, until abdominal pain brought the woman back to her doctor’s office. At this point, the woman had a viable uterine pregnancy, and the decision was made to remove the device surgically to prevent further Mirena side effects and pregnancy complications.

Risk of Mirena uterine perforation higher than indicated

Although the procedure was successful in this case study, even the physicians performing the procedure questioned their decision to remove the device during the woman’s pregnancy. Removal of the IUD carried its own risks, but doctors were also concerned that leaving the device in situ could result in infection or organ injury. Removal could prohibit risks to the fetus and mother from hormones released by the IUD during pregnancy and lower the risk of a septic pregnancy or miscarriage.

Despite the risks, doctors treating the patient had no way of knowing for sure if the IUD would actually result in any unwanted side effects during pregnancy. There were also risks involved with the surgery to remove the device, particularly in light of the patient’s current condition. Even after the procedure, doctors involved continue to question whether surgical removal was the most prudent decision at that time.

Mirena IUD injuries not uncommon

This is not the first complication involving a Mirena IUD. The device was approved by the FDA in 2000 as a means of contraception that could last for up to five years. However, reports of Mirena side effects, including migration of the device outside the uterus have been received by the FDA. In some cases, the migration occurred long after the device was inserted, despite product packaging that suggests most migrations occurred during the insertion process.

If the IUD migrates outside of the uterus, the woman can experience pain, infection and damage to surrounding organs. The device must be located using ultrasound technology and then surgically removed. Surgical procedures carry their own risks, including infection, pain and organ damage. Some women who have experienced these side effects have been unable to have biological children after the device was removed.

Women who become pregnant while the Mirena IUD is inserted face additional risks during pregnancy, including a septic pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. Ectopic pregnancies occur when the fertilized egg begins development in an area other than the uterus, such as the Fallopian tube. A fetus cannot survive in the case of an ectopic pregnancy, and if the condition is not promptly diagnosed and treated, it can be dangerous for the mother as well. The rate of ectopic pregnancies in women with the Mirena IUD may be as high as 50 percent.

Today, injured women are bringing their claims against manufacturer Bayer to courtrooms across the country. These women are alleging Bayer downplayed the potential risk of Mirena uterine perforation while overstating product safety and benefits. Women are seeking compensation from Bayer for medical bills, pain and suffering and lost wages.

New York Plaintiff Files Mirena IUD Lawsuit

A new Mirena IUD lawsuit was filed on February 21, 2013 against Bayer Pharmaceuticals. The case is currently proceeding in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs, Julie Cantor Miller and Jonathan Miller, allege significant Mirena IUD side effects. The plaintiff was diagnosed with uterine perforation.

Mirena, which was designed and manufactured by Bayer, is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) that is intended to provide long-term birth control. It is a small, T-shaped plastic device that a doctor inserts into a woman’s uterus. It works by releasing a synthetic progestogen, a hormone, in order to thicken the cervical mucus and inhibit ovulation. Mirena was first approved by the FDA in 2000, and has since been used by more than 15 million women. However, a growing number of adverse events have been reported by women using the device.

Plaintiff suffers alleged Mirena uterine perforation

On June 26, 2009, Julie Cantor’s physician inserted the Mirena IUD, and at that time, no indications were given that anything was medically wrong. However, on April 21, 2011, the plaintiff learned that she had suffered a uterine perforation as an alleged result of the device. Laparoscopic surgery, which was conducted on May 18, 2011, was needed to remove the IUD, which had migrated outside the uterine cavity.

According to the Mirena IUD lawsuit complaint, the plaintiff has suffered significant pain and suffering, along with severe physical injuries that are expected to be permanent. The plaintiff also cites significant emotional trauma. The complaint notes that the plaintiff could be at risk for additional side effects that have been cited by other complainants.

Some of these possible Mirena side effects could include:

Ectopic pregnancy
Intrauterine pregnancy
Cysts
Fetal injury/death
Premature menopause
Cancer
Adhesions
Embedment of the IUD

Mirena IUD side effects may warrant MDL

In January 2013, a motion for consolidation of Mirena lawsuits was filed with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML). The motion requested the formation of a Mirena multidistrict litigation (MDL), which is a way to centralize proceedings and group together lawsuits with commonalities. For example, the proposed MDL might possibly group together lawsuits that allege uterine perforation as a result of Mirena.

An MDL serves to streamline the pre-trial process and conserve resources. When a plaintiff joins an MDL, that party retains the right to an individual trial. The JPML is scheduled to hear arguments regarding the proposed MDL on March 21, 2013.

Mirena IUD lawsuit alleges negligence

The complaint filed by lawyers for Julie Miller alleges that Bayer knew of defects in the product, but failed to adequately warn patients and doctors about the risks. The complaint further alleges that the product fails to meet established performance standards, contains false or misleading labeling, and does not provide adequate instructions for insertion of the device. The complaint also alleges that the defendant failed to adequately test the device to determine safety prior to marketing.

Pursuant to these allegations, the plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages for medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Julie Miller’s husband, Jonathan Miller, is also a plaintiff, and cites loss of consortium. The plaintiffs have also requested punitive damages.

One of the most common Mirena Coil side effects is yeast infection. Have you read this? "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of Candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her website YeastInfectionNoMore.com

Try The Candida Diet Too

Try The Candida Diet Too By Harry Grace

If you suffer recurring bouts of candida, then there is a lot of self-help available. Self-help sites can be found on the internet very easily and most of them point to a better lifestyle rather than resorting to medicines such as antibiotics. Antibiotics are thought to be a cause of the increase of this ailment as bacteria become immune to them. A note of caution should, therefore, be given about them. They should only ever be taken as a last resort and then very sparingly.

The best way to go about trying to rid of this very uncomfortable complaint is to review your diet. In order to commence this, a detox of your internal system is recommended. This can be done in two ways. The first method is the elimination diet, where no starchy food should be eaten. This diet should merely consist of raw or steamed vegetables. With the vegetables only water should be drunk in adequate amounts.

If this diet does not suit then a colon cleanse may be used to rid the intestines of caked-on faecal residues. This way of detox is not to be attempted if you have a strenuous job as it can make a person feel quite weak. Both methods are safe, but if there are any underlying health issues then a doctor should be consulted before commencing these forms of detox.

The next step is to start a strict diet in which all sugary and starchy foods should be eliminated. Fast food does also have a negative effect on our bodies. Almost all vegetables do have a beneficial effect, but if in doubt, you should consult the internet. At this stage meats and nuts may also be consumed, but in moderate quantities.

At the same time probiotics such as a product called Threelac should also be taken. This preparation is a powder that contains three difference bacilli and is lemon flavoured so that it is easy to take. This product has the advantage of introducing extra oxygen to the intestinal tract with the result that the excess candida bacteria die off as they only thrive in an oxygen-free environment. This product will also release lactic acid to restore the stomach's acidity balance.

As the bacteria die off in great quantities you will experience nausea and other symptoms. This is quite normal and you should persevere with the diet.

When you think you have defeated the candida attack and start to feel well again it is time to begin introducing more foods to your diet. This should be done gradually one food at the time. Fruits low in sugar content, such apples, are a good place to start. Carbohydrates can also be introduced again but they must be complex carbohydrates that are much slower to break down by the body. These carbohydrates will produce yeast, so care should be taken.

As said, this stage in your diet should be done slowly so that the candida does not return. Eventually, you may even be able to eat your favourite foods without mishap.

If you would like to try Threelac and other products then please log on to http://www.thefinchleyclinic.com/

One of the most common Mirena Coil side effects is yeast infection. Have you read this? "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of Candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her website YeastInfectionNoMore.com

Understanding Your Birth Control Options

By Robert W Mccormack

Gone are the days when people relied on condoms, diaphragms, and spermicide to protect them from unwanted pregnancy. With the number of unwanted pregnancies both in teens and adults on the rise, more and more people are turning to other forms of contraceptive. With so many options on the market today, it is important to fully understand side effects and benefits of each type.

The Pill

The phrase "The Pill" is used to refer to any type of birth control pill. There are over one dozen types of pills that are prescribed by doctors today. Some common brands are OrthoEvra Low, Yazmin, Seasonique, and Lutera. This prescription is filled monthly. You take a pill every day that increases specific hormones in your body to decrease the chance of pregnancy. It is important to take these at the same time every day for them to be most effective. There is one row of pills that are considered placebo pills, these do not contain hormones and trigger your body to menstruate. The pill's largest benefit is that it decreases acne in patients.

The Ring

NuvaRing is rapidly becoming one of the favorite choices in birth control. This is a flexible, vaginal ring that is inserted once a month. You do not need to visit a doctor for this. Insert the ring and leave it in for three weeks. At the end of the third week, remove the ring for one week and replace it with a new one. As of 2010 more than half of all health insurances are not covering NuvaRing, however that is likely to change in the future as it becomes more popular. The only way to know if your insurance covers it or not is by contacting them or looking over their prescription drug list.

Implanon & Mirena

Two long term choices in birth control are Implanon and Mirena. Implanon is a small (approximately 2 inches long), flexible rod that is injected into your arm. It slowly releases hormones over the course of three years. Mirena is a modern day IUD. These work by irritating the inside of the uterus to prevent it from releasing eggs. Each month you need to check the threads on Mirena, this is explained to you by your gynecologists. Mirena can last up to five years. Spotting may occur during the use of either of these methods. Some women experience a complete stop in bleeding all together. Both of these can also cause weight gain and acne.

The Shot & The Patch

The least relied upon forms of birth control are the Depovera Shot and the birth control patch. Patients receive the shot once every three months. It releases a level of hormones that trick the body into believing it is in menopause. Patients often experience spotting throughout the year. The shot is also associate with drastic weight gain in patients. The patch is a clear hormonal patch that can be placed on the arm, back of shoulder, lower back or abdomen. It releases a steady flow of hormones for one month and then is replaced with a new patch.

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Getting to Know Birth Control Pills

By Gary O'donnell

Levonorgestrel is a common active ingredient in many hormonal contraceptives available in the market. It is found in emergency contraceptive pills as well as intrauterine systems.

There are many birth control products available in the market today. One of the most common ingredients in many contraceptives is Levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestogen. Chemically, Levonorgestrel is a gonane progestin from 19-nortestosterone and a hormonally active levorotatory.

Mechanism of Action:

Levonorgestrel works by reducing free and total testosterone, dehydroepiandrostetone sulfate (DHEAS), androstenedione, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is significant to note that Levonorgestrel has no effect on markers or sexual function of androgen bioactivity.

Uses:

Levonorgestrel is a common ingredient in emergency contraceptive pills (ECP). It is an active ingredient in Norplant and Jadelle as well as Mirena intrauterine system which is a plastic contraceptive device that contains the female hormone, levonorgestrel. The female hormone levonorgestrel changes the women's cervical mucus and uterine lining to make it hard for sperms to get to the uterus and make attachment by the fertilized egg difficult as well.
When placed in the uterus, the intrauterine system slowly releases the hormone to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. It is recommended that the intrauterine system be used by a woman who is in a monogamous sexual relationship and has had one child. A progestin hormone, Levonorgestrel does not contain estrogen. The intrauterine system containing Levonorgestrel can also be used by women who have heavy menstrual bleeding.

Contra-Indications:

The Levonorgestrel medical should not be used by a person who has abnormal vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, liver problem, uncontrolled pelvic infection uterine or cervical cancer or weak immune system. You should consult a doctor before using Levonorgestrel, especially if you a blood-clotting disorder or bleeding, pelvic infection, sexually transmitted disease, vaginal infection, heart disease, heart valve disorder or high blood pressure.

Some of serious side effects of a Levonorgestrel intrauterine system are:

� Pelvic pain
� Severe cramps
� Pale skin
� Easy bleeding or bruising
� Unusual vaginal discharge
� Fever
� Chills
� Severe headaches
� Jaundice
� And, sudden weakness or numbness

It is also possible to experience stomach pain, diarrhea and breast tenderness when taking Levonorgestrel. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any one of these symptoms.

Read more about Levonorgestrel in the newly published Levonorgestrel Review for more information.

Does Your IUD Feel Funny?

By Cate Sibley, Pharm.D.

Here is an excellent question about the intrauterine device, Mirena. (Just in case you are not familiar with Mirena, it is a form of contraceptive that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It releases the hormone called levonorgestrel and does not contain any estrogen. It can safely stay in the uterus for up to 5 years!)

Patient: I have recently had my second Mirena inserted and have noticed that at times it seems I am able to feel the placement of the Mirena. I do not remember having this feeling with my first Mirena (but then again I may just not remember). Should I be concerned with this feeling?

Me: Yes, you should definitely be concerned because you should never be able to feel the placement of the Mirena.

If you do feel the placement of the Mirena, there is a good chance that the device was not put in correctly to begin with or it may have become dislodged. If you feel something is not right with your Mirena, you should call the doctor as soon as you can - a misplaced or dislodged Mirena will not prevent pregnancy like it's suppose to. In the meantime, you should use a backup form of birth control (that does not contain hormones) until your doctor gives you further instructions.

If the doctor decides you should have the device removed, they will replace the old Mirena with a new one. An old Mirena will never be reinserted!

The only time you should ever be able to feel the Mirena device is when you check to see if it's still where it's suppose to be (A good time to check for it is after every period). When you do the checking procedure, you should feel the removal threads at the top of your vagina.

First, you will wash your hands with soap and water. Then, with your clean fingers, feel for the threads at the top of your vagina. DO NOT pull on the threads - this can pull the Mirena out of place! If you feel more than just the threads, you will have to call your doctor because this means the Mirena is not in the right position. If you can't feel the threads at all, make an appointment to have your doctor check to see if the Mirena is still there and in the correct spot.

You know what you can do if you can't find the answers you're looking for? Call the manufacturer of Mirena, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals - I called them to confirm the information I just gave you! They are an excellent resource to use, especially when you can't find the information you are seeking on the internet or elsewhere.

Hey there, my name is Cate Sibley, and along with my good friend Nova, I run a site called http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/ I am a licensed pharmacist trying to share my knowledge and offer help to those with questions relating to their medications and health - something I have a hard time doing while at the pharmacy due to lack of time and privacy. Come to my site and I will be sure to give you what you need. In return, you will be giving me the opportunity I've been looking for with my pharmacy career -the chance to help you and others in a private and hassle-free manner.

Mirena Uses Same Progestin as Norplant

This high-tech form of contraception should not be taken lightly.

The Mirena IUD, which its manufacturer calls an IUC (intra-uterine contraceptive) is being heavily promoted to young women in the U.S. as a wonderful high-tech, no muss, no fuss, put-it-in-and-forget-about-it for five years form of contraception. But it’s really just a levonorgestrel uterine implant, the same old side-effect ridden progestin that was in Norplant, a tiny implant that is injected into women’s upper arms and then causes many of them months if not years of misery.

According to Bayer, the company that makes the Mirena IUD, “MIRENA® is an effective, long-acting and reversible method of birth control… that delivers 20 µg/day of levonorgestrel directly into the uterus and protects against pregnancy for up to 5 full years. Due to the local action of levonorgestrel on the endometrium, there is often frequent irregular bleeding or spotting during the first 3-6 months of use. The number of days with bleeding or spotting decreases gradually, and by the end of the first year approximately 20% of women will experience a total absence of bleeding. …A decision to use MIRENA® must include consideration of the risks of PID [pelvic inflammatory disease]. Candidates should have no history of ectopic pregnancy or a condition that predisposes to ectopic pregnancy.”

Underinformed about Side Effects

Some women will do fine with the Mirena, but I have two big beefs about it. One is that I believe women are grossly under-informed about the side effects of levonorgestrel. Some women will understand that the crampiness and nausea they may feel may be caused by the device and will decide it’s worth it in order to have relatively trouble-free contraception. However, it will just not occur to most women that their lower back pain, headache, stuffy nose, depression, weight gain and abnormal pap smear (to name a few) could be caused by the progestin in their Mirena. The health care professionals who insert them are unlikely to directly warn women about those symptoms or ask about them when they come in for a follow-up visit (if they even have one).

Marketed to Breastfeeding Women

My other big beef is that these devices are being intentionally and consciously marketed to pregnant women for use postpartum. There is even an implication in the literature that it could be inserted during a C-section. There is very little research about the effects of progestins on nursing infants, and most of what there is was done for one year in third world countries such as Egypt, Bombay and Chile, which is always a red flag to me because it’s so easy to get away with shoddy research in those settings. (If you’ve ever been to a hospital in Egypt you know what I’m talking about—primitive would be a polite description of the one I visited.) A study done in Mexico with breastfeeding Norplant users found that their infants had significantly modified thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.

The one six-year followup study I could find that followed breastfeeding infants exposed to levonorgestrel was done in Norway and found that they had higher incidence rates of respiratory infections, skin conditions and eye infections than the control group, and later were found to have a higher proportion of “neurological conditions.”

To me it’s unthinkable to even consider exposing a nursing infant to any type of progestin. I would call this a form of corporate sociopathy—marketing without a conscience to unwitting, under-informed women who are just trying to responsibly avoid an unwanted pregnancy. Since the FDA is unlikely to take action against this practice it’s up to the rest of us to spread the word.

Warnings for Mirena Include:

Ectopic pregnancy (which can be life-threatening and result in infertility), Intrauterine pregnancy (birth defects are a possibility), Sepsis (an infection which can be fatal), Pelvic inflammatory disease (which can result in infertility), Irregular Bleeding and Amenorrhea (no periods), Embedment (in the uterine wall), Perforation (of the uterus or cervix), Ovarian cysts (can cause severe mid-cycle pain), Breast cancer, Risk of Mortality (risk of dying is low),

Possible Side Effects of Mirena Include:

Lower abdominal pain, Upper respiratory infection, Leukorrhea (abnormal vaginal discharge), Nausea, Headache, Nervousness, Vaginitis (irritation or inflammation of the vagina), Dysmenorrhea (cramps or painful periods), Back pain, Weight increase, Breast pain, Skin disorder, Acne, Decreased libido, Depression, Abnormal Pap smear, hypertension, Sinusitis.

SECRET Dietary Treatment for Yeast Infections Caused by Mirena Side Effects!

Adhering to a well defined Candida diet is the first move for dealing with yeast infections caused by Mirena coil side effects. Recent research indicates that the right diet plan may be highly effective in preventing certain health problems and chronic diseases, including Candida infections caused by Mirena coil side effects. Before discussing the connection between Candida diet and its impact on yeast infection, we’ll take a quick look at what Candida infection is and discuss the specific conditions that bring it on.

Candida is the scientific name for single cell microbes to be found in small amounts in the most areas of the human body: the intestines, the genitals, the mouth etc. Although in the body that is healthy these microbes are kept in check by beneficial bacteria and an operational immune system, a combination of certain conditions can wreck this healthy balance. Candida can grow out of control and take on a root-like structure to damage the mucous membranes of the gut, invading the bloodstream and causing the well known symptoms related to yeast infection. As these microbes are mobile and can reach different parts of the body, systemic as well as local yeast infection can occur.

There are many factors that bring on yeast infection. Some of these factors are related closely to food. Observing diet plans that can prevent yeast infection from spreading is the first and one of the basic moves in and make to holistic Candida therapy. Adhering to the following diet rules, in combination with other nutrition and lifestyle principles can bring positive results to your general health and particularly to your yeast infection problem caused by Mirena coil side effects:

1. Stop eating a refined sugar and carbohydrates. Refined sugar (which includes simple carbohydrates such as molasses and honey) and other refined carbohydrates (such as white flour, white rice, any type of cereals etc.) are all food for Candida. Consuming such foods can make Candida breed. To prevent Candida overgrowth, use Stevia instead of sugar and use whole grain non-gluten products (such as brown rice, buck wheat bread) to replace refined carbohydrates.

2. Foods that contain yeast or mould (like white vinegar, mushrooms, calm, dried fruits, canned vegetables and some condiments) can also encourage Candida and should not be eaten.

3. To fight Candida your immune system needs to be strong. Using antibiotics can debilitate your immune system and kill off friendly bacteria. Therefore, many nutritionists recommend that their patients stop using antibiotics and reduce intake of dairy products that may also contain antibiotics. Since strengthening the immune system is an integral part of preventing yeast infections, daily consumption of garlic can lessen the likelihood of recurrent yeast infections caused by Mirena coil side effects.

4. Dairy products and cow’s milk products in particular, should be avoided to because they can lead to allergic reactions create excessive mucus and take longer to digest. Some of the main east infection factors can include allergies and digestive problems. Better alternatives to dairy products of Cow’s milk are organic goat and sheep’s milk products.

5. To stop Candida overgrowth, it is important to maintain the right acid-alkaline balance. That means the right "PH" level in your blood. PH is measured on a scale that goes from zero to fourteen where fourteen is the most alkaline, seven is neutral and zero is the most acid. Your body functions best in the range of PH 7.35 and 7.45 for acidity in the blood. Any extra acidity makes for a context where Candida multiplies. An alkaline food plan, which is based on consumption of alkaline forming foods (foods with calcium, cesium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, almonds, green juices, and most fresh vegetables etc.) with moderate consumption of foods that form acids (most meats, fish, dairy and grain products) can help you regain your alkaline quotient to better control Candida growth.

6. A study by Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York revealed that eating foods rich in beta-carotene (a natural substance that's converted into vitamin A in the body) could offer some protection against yeast infections caused by Mirena coil side effects.

Remember that Candida diets can be very good for halting all kinds of yeast infections caused by Mirena coil side effects, but that they are only the first part of a full holistic therapy.

This article is based on the book, "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of Candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her website YeastInfectionNoMore.com!

Mirena Side Effects Weight Gain and Loss of Libido

Author: Clare London

Mirena side effects for some women can be many and varied. Like many women... I had problems after having Mirena fitted and found other women that had the same problems but they didn’t realise what was causing them. Sadly some of the Mirena side effects go undetected.

Loss of Libido

If you have been married or in a relationship for a while the chances are your sex life has changed. It can still be great but it’s a more cultured affair usually as opposed to the beginning of your relationship when you just couldn’t keep your hands off each other. As your relationship develops, children and just life in general can get in the way of romance. Great sexual encounters with your partner become rare and less spontaneous. However, as long as you are both happy, life will go on quite normally.

This is why one of the main Mirena side effects, loss of libido... can go undetected. Many women have the Mirena Coil fitted and lose their libido but because they have been in a relationship for a while, they put this down to the fact that this is the normal progression of a relationship. Well... it isn’t always so! Many loving couples have long relationships where the sex they have changes but remains intense and mostly improves over the years if you genuinely love each other and communicate well.

How many times have you heard couples joke “oh... no we don’t have sex anymore we’ve been married too long for that” Sadly... this is true for some couples. The fact is some women that have the Mirena Coil don’t realise that one of the main Mirena side effects is loss of libido. Even if you go to the Doctors and tell them that you have lost your libido they will tell you that this happens in long term relationships and is quite normal. This of course is not always true as Mirena has been known to bring on menopause which has the same effect in reducing libido. Since having the Mirena Coil fitted only you will know whether your physical attraction to your partner has changed.

Weight Gain

The other main Mirena side effect is weight gain. This is probably the most common and most annoying side effect to most women. If you just search the Mirena forums you will find many women complaining about weight gain and although the medical profession say there is no evidence of this, it’s pretty clear that there is for some women. In fact if you ask your Doctor how the Mirena Coil works, they generally cannot tell you because very little is known of exactly how it works and why it is so effective.

Weight gain also ties in with the loss of libido because obviously weight gain makes all physical activity harder and therefore more effort is involved and after a long day at work or dealing with the kids you aren’t best placed to get involved in some erotic aerobics. Obviously, there are measures you can take to counter act the weight gain and loss of libido but do you really want to go to all that effort and expense when removing the Mirena Coil and returning to conventional contraceptives could give you back your life within a month or two.

I lost my libido and went up three dress sizes and my Doctor said it was normal when you have had children and been in a long term relationship. This turned out to be the wrong advice... after I had the Mirena Coil removed my weight dropped rapidly and my sex drive returned much to my husband’s delight. Mirena side effects nearly ruined my relationship. Don’t let it do the same to yours.

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Getting Pregnant after Mirena Removal

When I thought about getting pregnant after having Mirena removed, I knew that there was so much I needed to learn about. From vitamins to what to eat to how to exercise... but I never dreamed there was so much to it. I did not take the time to read all of the information when we finally started trying to get pregnant, I thought “It can't be that hard” and “Surely there isn't anything that we don't already know”. So, we tried and tried and tried, and nothing. It seemed that we would never get pregnant. And, the longer that it took, and the longer that I wasn't pregnant, the more I wanted a baby. I know many people had the same problem getting pregnant after having Mirena removed.

So, I finally started researching on the web. I went through several sites that offered information that I already knew, which didn't help. I came across books that promised and guaranteed that I would get pregnant with their information – and yes, I even bought a couple – only to find that they didn't help at all, and I couldn't get my money back. It seemed that I was at a loss and that things just weren't going to go how I wanted. We both started getting depressed every time we saw one of our friend's babies and we had almost given up trying.

Then, one of my friends who is a writer, told me about the Getting Pregnant Bible. While she wasn't trying to get pregnant, she had reviewed the ebook for her site. She told me that it was actually really good and packed with information that would help me, including information on fertility treatments if I needed them. She spoke so highly about the ebook that I decided to get online when I got home and buy a copy.

And I did just that. When I first downloaded the book and opened it up, I was surprised at how long it was. The other ebooks that I had purchased were maybe a fraction of the length that the Getting Pregnant Bible is. I told my husband that I had gotten it and he actually sat down with me and read the whole section in the book that is just for Dad's and what they can do to help as well. I didn't know that how a man eats and what he does during the day can actually contribute or take away from getting pregnant.

We both altered our diets, exercised, took vitamins, and make some changes to our lifestyle, just the way that the book recommended. Now, I will tell you, it still took me a few months to get pregnant, it wasn't a miracle, overnight type of thing. But, we did get pregnant finally and we have a beautiful little girl now.

Normally I am not the type to promote any type of ebook or such that I read online, but when my friends mention that they are trying to get pregnant, I don't hesitate to tell them about this book. I think that it really helped us change our lifestyle so that we were both ready to have a baby. And, I think that anyone out there who is trying to get pregnant should take a good look at the Getting Pregnant Bible. If you are interested in finding out more about this great book, you can click here.

IUDs - Preventing Nasty Surprises

By Mary J. Barras

Intrauterine Devices, or IUDs, are one of the many methods of preventing pregnancy. They have been proved extremely effective and still used by a large percentage of women. IUDs help to keep the risk of unwanted pregnancies very low.

IUDs are of two basic forms - Inert or Copper based IUD and Hormonal IUD. The Copper IUD is basically a plastic T- shaped frame wound around a copper wire. In some IUDs the copper wire has a silver core that prevents the wire from breaking. The arms of the IUD hold it in place at the top of the uterus. The Hormonal IUD is the same shape as the Copper IUD. It contains a cylindrical cylinder that releases a low dose of progestin which helps in the prevention of pregnancy.

There are, of course, other methods of birth control. The barrier method is one of them. This method consists of the use of condoms or diaphragms. This form of birth control prevents the semen to enter the woman's body. It is an easy form of contraception as it is easily available and has barely any side effects. But in this form of contraception one has to be very careful to use it before even foreplay. Skip that and one could be in for a nasty surprise.

Another form is the hormonal method. In this method a pill, which is a combination of synthetic oestrogen and progestin, is either ingested or the said hormonal mixture is injected. The pill needs to be taken everyday and missing even one day could be risky. The injected form needs to be repeated every three months. This form of birth control has proved to have side effects like an increased risk of cervical and breast cancer as well as strokes and heart attacks among others.

As compared to the above mentioned birth control methods the use of an Intrauterine Device is preferred. It has a fail rate of only two percent. There is no need to remember or make sure that the condom is in place or that the pill has been taken that day. It does not alter the levels of hormones in the body. It lasts as long as five years, keeping the woman practically tension-free for that duration. One of its greatest advantages is that it is a reversible form birth control. When the woman decides to have a baby she can simply remove the IUD and try to get pregnant.

IUDs have their fair share of disadvantages too. Unlike the barrier form of birth control, IUDs cannot safeguard against sexually transmitted diseases. Also, an IUD has to be placed properly in the uterine cavity by a trained professional. The users cannot do it by themselves. The IUD also may be the cause of an infection or pelvic inflammation. Pelvic inflammation sometimes leads to infertility. During insertion of the IUD the uterus may also damage the uterus. Though varied, the actual risk of anything happening is very low. Thus, they still remain a very popular choice.

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Mirena Coil for 3rd time - this time not a good experience???

Hi all,

I have found another website that makes good reading if you are thinking of or are having trouble with the Mirena Coil! Below is post left on there that sheds more light on the Mirena experience!

http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/family_planning/1215688-Mirena-Coil-for-3rd-time-this-time-not-a-good-experience

Hi I have seen a lot of posts from people who have had mirena and like marmite either love it or hate it grin

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My 3rd mirena experience is nothing like my first 2 experiences, which were great.

I had 2 mirena coils after 1st DS and before 2nd DS (I had previously had a copper that gave me heavy periods and so when it was time to be changed had the mirena). My first two mirena's gave me virtually no periods, although I did have a couple of ovarian cysts which I didn't at the time realise could be related to the Mirena. After my DS2 was born I used cerazette for a while which I didn't get on with, used condoms which I found impractical and then when I decided to go for a coil again my GP recommended against Mirena as she said she if she was me she wouldn't be putting lots of hormones into her body when hoping for another baby at my age (I am now 39). So I briefly had a copper coil and despite my previous experiences I found the periods no trouble at all, just perhaps a little longer in length.

Anyway my DD was born in Dec 2010 and I opted again for Mirena, thinking it would be a lovely experience and hassle free. Since having it about 3 months ago I have been losing blood for about 75% of the time. This latest bout is now on day 16, with only about 7 days free before the end of the last episode.

I am wondering if anyone else has had mixed experiences, as I see it can take up to 6 months to settle so i'm not sure whether to try it for a few more months to see if it improves or whether this time around, for some reason it is going to be an unpleasant experience. If it is likely to just continue i'll probably opt for removal now, but if it could settle I'll probably wait it out confused

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If you have read until the end thanks, hope it hasn't bored you too much and any thoughts appreciated grin

New Links To Others Suffering Mirena Side Effects!

Here's some more links to other people suffering from Mirena side effects!

http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about1681597.html

and

http://www.livestrong.com/sitemap-11427.html

Both websites make interesting reading if you are having problems with the Mirena Coil or thinking of having the devils coil (sorry biased). My advice would be try it and if you have any problems at all or notice any changes in your behaviour... have it removed! If you read some of the other articles on here you will see that the Doctors don't always tell you the whole truth.

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