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• Paragard IUD Lawsuit Dismissed on Summary Judgment

  February 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A ParaGard uterus perforation lawsuit was dismissed after a federal judge ruled that Teva had provided adequate warnings of the potential risks of surgical complications.

• Mirena IUD Complications Reported to FDA Outnumber All Other Contraceptives: ISMP Report

  January 29, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report by the ISMP shows that the MIrena IUD is associated with more serious adverse health problems than four of the other most popular forms of contraception combined.

• Paragard IUD Expulsion More Likely Than Mirena IUD, Leading To Unwanted Pregnancy: Study

  July 26, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The Paragard IUD is more likely to result in expulsion and unwanted pregnancy, and women are more likely to keep using the Mirena after several years, according to the findings of a new study on the birth control implants.

• Long-Acting IUD Birth Control Often Results in Long-Term Use by Women: Study

  August 17, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Women who begin using implantable, retrievable birth control devices tend to stick with them for years, according to the findings of a new study.

• IUD Birth Control Device Use Skyrocketing: CDC Report

  February 26, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that more women are turning to IUDs and implants for long-term birth control.

• Breastfeeding May Increase Risk of Mirena IUD Organ Perforation: Study

  February 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that breastfeeding increases the risk of Mirena IUD organ perforation and migration.

• ParaGard, Mirena IUD Expulsion More Likely in Younger Women: Study

  October 13, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that young women are more likely to expel IUDs than older women and raises concerns over recent recommendations that they consider IUDs as a first line of birth control.

• Mirena IUD Side Effects May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer: Study

  July 9, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers say Mirena IUDs that release levonorgestrel, may be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.

• IUD Use on the Rise Despite Migration, Organ Puncture Concerns

  December 31, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  More and more women are allowing doctors to implant IUDs in them, despite growing concerns over organ perforation and migration.

• Most Women Keep IUD Birth Control Long-Term: Study

  November 15, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers say most women who use IUDs keep using them for a long period of time.