Philadelphia Mirena Lawsuit Attorneys

More than 15 million women worldwide use the Mirena IUD as a form of birth control, and 2 million of those women are located in the United States. Once touted by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a more convenient and reliable birth control option for women everywhere, the reality is that Mirena has a dark side. Due to the numerous adverse and life-threatening side effects associated with Mirena, the number of lawsuits has skyrocketed in recent years. To date, the FDA has received more than 70,000 complaints, which has prompted the establishment of a multidistrict litigation in the Southern District of New York (MDL No. 2434).

What is Mirena?

The Mirena IUD is a small, T-shaped device that is implanted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. By gradually releasing hormones, the device is supposed to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. Originally approved by the FDA in 2000, Mirena was marketed as a way to “look and feel great”. This deceptive marketing campaign was brought to light in 2009 when the FDA sent Bayer a letter that warned against using such unsubstantiated claims in their marketing.

What are the Side Effects of Mirena IUD?

The Mirena IUD is the most popular IUD on the market today, yet not many women are aware of the dangers associated with using this birth control option. Serious and life-threatening side effects and complications include:

• Perforation of the uterus, bladder, or other organs
• Device expulsion
• Device migration
• Vaginal bleeding
• Internal hemorrhaging
• Ovarian cysts
• Infections
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Embedment of the device in the uterine wall
• Septic abortions
• Breast cancer
• Death
• And more

Sadly, these side effects and complications have been well hidden by Bayer, and in

2009, the FDA admonished Bayer for failing to warn the general public of the risks associated with Mirena. These risks have caused life-threatening conditions that have required surgery, significant hospitalization, and loss of fertility. In some rare cases, the Mirena IUD has even resulted in death.

Filing a Mirena Lawsuit Just Got Easier

If you have been injured after being implanted with the Mirena IUD, you may be able to take part in the multi-district litigation that is currently underway. By consolidating the numerous lawsuits across the country, the entire litigation process is streamlined, as all lawsuits share common factual allegations. The formation of an MDL also allows for dangerous drug attorneys across the country to pool their resources and fight the large pharmaceutical companies more effectively. This makes the pretrial proceedings and entire legal process more cost effective and efficient for all Plaintiffs.