Napoli Bern Ripka Law Firm

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NuvaRing

NuvaRing is a hormonal contraceptive that is inserted into the vagina by a doctor. The NuvaRing remains in the body for three weeks as it emits hormones over that period of time resulting in avoiding pregnancy. However, the NuvaRing has been very controversial, as many women have experienced symptoms ranging from strokes and blood clots to cardiac arrest and other cardiovascular problems

The NuvaRing is manufactured by Organon, and was released to the market in 2001. There had been much apprehension as to what the side effects caused by the amount of estrogen in the product. How the NuvaRing works is that it emits a combination of ethinyl estradiol and etonogestral. In 2003, the New England Journal of Medicine released a study showing how the combination of the estrogen found in NuvaRing can cause an increased risk for blood clots and cardiac problems.

The high doses of estrogen that the NuvaRing releases into the body are very concerning. The product does have some labels about the risk of cardiac risk but there are no labels as to the increased linkage to causing blood clots. Lawyers at Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP feel that Organon is not doing enough to warn prospective consumers as to the associated risks with taking the product.

If you have experienced some of the symptoms listed here and are using the NuvaRing, please contact us as soon as possible so we can take a detailed look at your case. The NuvaRing might be causing your cardiac problems and we want to ensure that you receive the best care possible.

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