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Mirena Complications: Lawsuits and Legal Information<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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While highly effective, the Mirena IUD has been linked to serious complications such as ectopic pregnancy, organ perforation, and pseudotumor cerebri. These risks have led to lawsuits against Bayer and some healthcare providers, prompting legal scrutiny over both product safety and medical practices.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Many women seeking a long-term birth control solution have turned to the\u00a0Mirena IUD. Doctors place this small, T-shaped plastic birth control device in a woman’s uterus. This is where your body releases the hormone levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the device in 2000<\/a>, Mirena has become popular among women and gynecologists. Bayer designed the device to last up to five years. But in August 2022, the FDA approved the device for up to eight years<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Generally, IUDs require less maintenance than condoms and birth control pills. Your doctor can also remove your IUD at any time. Like most birth control methods, Mirena<\/a> carries the risk of potential health complications.<\/p>\n

Mirena’s side effects and injuries have led to mass tort litigation and government warnings. This article outlines important legal information for Mirena. You’ll also find details on the drug’s complications and risks.<\/p>\n

Medical device manufacturers have a legal responsibility to ensure their devices are free from defects and safe to use. If you’ve been harmed by the Mirena IUD, you have legal options. Contact a product liability attorney<\/a> near you for next steps.<\/p>\n

Common Complications of Mirena<\/h2>\n

Most women with an IUD don’t experience any severe problems. The Mirena IUD has proven to be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. But for the 1 in 100 women who do become pregnant with the device, there are serious health risks.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Bayer<\/a>, women who become pregnant while having the Mirena IUD may encounter the following:<\/p>\n