We opt for birth control methods because of one major reason: preventing pregnancy. But what if your contraceptive fails to perform its purpose and leaves you instead with the risk of unintended pregnancy? Plaintiffs who have filed a Paragard IUD lawsuit are all too familiar with these frustrations. Although the copper intrauterine device is more […]
It’s been popularly believed that IUDs only work entirely locally, in the uterus. However, a new, not-yet-published study suggests otherwise. According to the findings, some IUDs may have effects far outside the uterus and even affect breast tissue. The study authors say that their work is important in supporting what thousands of women and healthcare […]
When someone gets harmed by a dangerous drug or a faulty medical device, there’s a huge chance that the road to recovery requires a great deal of money. After all, one would expect medical bills and mounting expenses when dealing with health problems. In the United States, victims of dangerous drugs and medical devices are […]
What can stay for up to 10 years minus the hormonal side effects? It’s the Paragard IUD. As the only copper intrauterine device (IUD) available in the United States, Paragard has surely lured several women into its use. However, some things just don’t go as planned. In the case of Paragard, for instance, its […]
The MDL judge in the Paragard IUD lawsuits recently denied defendants’ motion to dismiss all the cases against them. The Georgia federal judge rejected defendants’ argument that the complaints were “shotgun” pleadings. The Paragard MDL now has 550 individual cases by plaintiffs who claim that their Paragard IUDs were defective. This defect caused the device […]
The Paragard intrauterine device (IUD) is becoming a more popular method of birth control among women these days. With greater than 99% efficacy at preventing pregnancy and the ability to remain effective for several years, its rising popularity should come as no surprise. However, in some cases, this medical device has the risk of breaking […]
From medications to birth control methods, weight gain is a side effect people like to avoid at all costs. Putting on extra weight can also be an issue for women of all ages. Add to that the other potential side effects that many birth control methods have and it’s easy to think you’re in for […]
Copper IUDs like Paragard tend to be cause heavier and more painful periods. In fact, these very reasons may cause a woman to have it removed earlier than planned. But lately, the IUD is becoming a more popular choice of birth control among women. In the United States, 5.3% of women choose to use an […]
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are becoming a more popular choice of birth control among women. They may be effective in avoiding unwanted pregnancy in many women, but that’s not always the case. In fact, around 2 to 8 in every 1,000 women who have IUDs become pregnant within a year of typical use. Aside from this […]
Some women prefer a nonhormonal, copper IUD like Paragard because it does not have the countless side effects that its hormonal counterpart has. Although partly true, that’s not to say that Paragard IUD does not come with some frustrations. In fact, women who have filed a Paragard lawsuit claim that the device is prone to […]