Nuvaring Side Effects |
| Date Added: July 08, 2010 04:03:52 AM |
| Author: Mike Anderson |
| Category: Business & Economy: Law |
| NuvaRing side effects including blood clots, stroke and pulmonary embolism have been linked to women using this third-generation form of birth control. Many women reported no previous health issues related to blood clots and did not have any serious risk factors. Some studies suggest that side effects of NuvaRing are associated with the hormone desogestrel which can cause changes in the blood clotting system allowing blood clots to form more easily. NuvaRing birth control was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) on October 3, 2001 and first marketed in the United States in July 2002. NuvaRing is used by approximately 1.5 million women worldwide. NuvaRing is a small flexible ring around 2 inches in diameter. NuvaRing is a relatively new type of combination hormonal contraceptive. It contains a combination of the hormones estrogen and etonogestrel which is a synthetic form of the progestin desogestrel. NuvaRing uses a different form of progestin compared to older contraceptives. Third generation contraceptives containing desogestrel have recently come under scrutiny due to the increased risk of blood clots (venous thrombosis). The newer progestins (desogestrel) in third generation contraceptives were intended to lessen the adverse effects caused by older contraceptives such as hirsutism, weight gain, and acne. Combination hormonal contraceptives contain both estrogen and progestins. NuvaRing contains the progestin desogestrel which, according to studies going back to 1995, doubles the risk of blood clots compared to second generation oral contraceptives. If a blood clot is suspected there are several possible test that a doctor may recommend. The initial test is usually an ultrasound. Additional tests may be used when ultrasound results are unclear. These tests may help diagnose or exclude a blood clot but are not frequently needed: 1. CT or MRI scans. Both computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide visual images of your veins and may show if a clot is present. Sometimes a venous thrombosis is found when these scans are performed for other reasons. 2. Blood test. Almost all people who develop severe deep vein thrombosis have an elevated blood level of a clot-dissolving substance called D-dimer. However, D-dimer is elevated in other conditions, too. Thus, a test for D-dimer is not very conclusive. It is most useful for ruling out DVT or identifying people at risk of recurrence. 3. Venography. A dye is injected into a large vein in your foot or ankle. An X-ray procedure creates an image of the veins in your legs and feet to look for clots. This test is used less frequently today because less invasive studies can usually confirm the diagnosis. Mike Anderson is the author of this article on Class Action Lawsuit. Find more information about Drug Recall News here. |
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