Link Between Mirena IUD and Breast Cancer Side Effects Strengthened in New Study
Research supports earlier findings about the potential Mirena IUD breast cancer risks, as well as allegations presented in a previously filed class action lawsuit.
Research supports earlier findings about the potential Mirena IUD breast cancer risks, as well as allegations presented in a previously filed class action lawsuit.
Federal health officials seek to address long-standing complaints from women over the lack of pain management when being implanted with an IUD.
Millions of women who have taken birth control shots marketed and sold by Pfizer may now be at an increased risk of developing a rare form of brain tumor known as meningioma.
The federal judge overseeing the case indicated many of Bayer's arguments to dismiss the Mirena IUD class action lawsuit are science-based questions which should be held for later in the pretrial proceedings.
Researchers found the birth control pill breast cancer risk was about the same across all types of hormonal contraception.
Loss of bone growth due to the use of some hormonal contraceptives could lead to bone fractures and osteoporosis later in life.
Getting an IUD implanted shortly after giving birth increases the risk of uterine perforation by a factor of seven, the study found.
On top of previous problems with the birth control implant, such as organ perforation, Bayer now faces claims of Mirena IUD breast cancer risks.