NuvaRing has been known to cause serious and even life threatening side effects such as blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. If you or a loved one have been injured by NuvaRing side effects you may be entitled to compensation.

What is NuvaRing?
NuvaRing is a contraceptive ring manufactured by Organon and is used for birth control. It is flexible ring about 2 inches in diameter that has to be inserted once a month. The ring slowly releases a low dose of hormones that prevent pregnancy.


How does it work?
The NuvaRing device contains two types of hormones that prevent a women's ovaries from producing mature eggs. The hormone release is activated when the device comes in contact with the vagina, at which point the vagina's walls absorb the hormones. Once the hormones are absorbed by the vagina, it begins to spread into the bloodstream.

What are the issues?
Reports made by women and their doctors associate NuvaRing with the following side effects:

- Blood Clots
- Stroke
- Heart Attack
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Death

It is likely that these side effects are a result of an incorrect delivery of estrogen from the NuvaRing device. In February 2007 a letter was sent to the FDA by the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen. The letter was a petition to Ban Third Generation Oral Contraceptives containing Desogestrel because of an increased risk of thromboembolic disease.

Currently the NuvaRing's Physician label contains warnings of blood clots, and venous thrombosis. However there is not currently a "black box" warning on the device.

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If you are currently using NuvaRing and have concerns about its safety, you should consult with your doctor regarding your treatment options. Under no circumstances should you discontinue taking any medication, including NuvaRing, without first consulting with your doctor. For NuvaRing legal information contact the NuvaRing Attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. by filling out our free NuvaRing case evaluation form or by calling the toll-free number listed below.