Paragard IUD Lawsuit
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All the body’s organs must maintain an intact structure in order to maintain the interior environment that allows them to play their role. This includes the uterus. If it is perforated, this can result in severe pain, lasting effects on fertility, and ectopic pregnancy.
The uterus is a muscular organ that serves as shelter for a growing embryo. Risk of perforating it occurs any time doctors perform any uterine procedure. A minor injury may resolve itself without serious effects, while severe perforation may result in hemorrhage and infection (sepsis).
Procedures that may (in rare cases) cause perforation include hysteroscopy (a procedure in which a small camera is inserted to inspect the uterus), termination of pregnancy, invasive surgeries in the pelvic region, IUD insertion, and an IUD that travels from its correct place and embeds in the uterine wall. Risk factors include a uterus that is unusually shaped or tilted, or a procedure performed by an inexperienced clinician; both may result in clinicians inserting instruments at the wrong angle and pressure.
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It has been estimated that uterine perforation occurs once per 1,000 IUD insertions and two times per 1,000 abortions. The real incidence may be higher since small perforations that heal without causing symptoms may never be noticed.
Signs of serious perforation include pain, vaginal bleeding, fever, dizziness or fainting, nausea and vomiting. Anyone experiencing these symptoms, especially in the aftermath of a gynecologic procedure, should get prompt medical attention.
Treatment may be limited to antibiotics and painkillers if the lesion is minor. In more serious cases, surgery may be needed to repair the damage and prevent long lasting results such as scarring.
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IUDs are a potential source of uterine perforation. The devices are intended to remain placed in the uterus, but can poke into the organ’s tissue, either during insertion or because they “wander” after placement. This can make the device difficult to remove because it is partially stuck; in more rare cases, it may travel through the uterus completely and begin causing damage to other organs. In these cases an x-ray and one or more surgeries may be required to find the device and repair the resulting damage.
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Uterine perforation is a potential cause of malpractice lawsuits and other legal actions. Patients have sued the makers of IUDs, claiming both that the devices were faulty and that manufacturers failed to provide warnings about potential dangers.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries after using the Paragard© IUD for birth control, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the manufacturer. Some injuries may include device breakage, organ perforation, device migration, hysterectomy, and scarring. Contact Vanderhyde Law today to see if you qualify. Call Toll Free 1-866-777-2557 or fill out our contact form and an Illinois IUD Lawyer will contact you to answer your questions. This is a free consultation. There are no legal fees unless you receive money. Operators are standing by. Call now.