The development of birth control pills not only allowed women to help prevent against pregnancy, but they can also help regulate menstruation, ease cramping, and help hormonal issues. In recent years, IUDs, or intrauterine devices, have also been developed with great success rates in preventing pregnancies, lessening pain, and regulating menstruation without the need to continuously take pills. However, IUDs can also cause severe damage if inserted improperly or cause serious side effects if defective.
Before getting an IUD, you must be aware of these side effects, as well as how to protect yourself. Some simple precautions you can take are:
- Research the specific IUD you are thinking about getting. Pay special attention to side effects caused by insertion, as well as long-term effects.
- Speak with your doctor about what type of birth control is best for you. IUDs aren’t for everyone.
- If you feel any discomfort after the procedure, make sure you contact your physician. Some pain is normal during insertion and for a short time afterward, but if you feel uneasy about the pain (intensity, frequency, or length), do not keep it to yourself.
Implants of any sort have the potential to cause harm. The decision to voluntarily get one, should not be taken lightly. Medical technology, especially medical devices, have greatly evolved within the last 100 years. Despite that evolution, human error still has a profound effect on the devices. In every stage of the procedure—from the device being made, your decision to have it implanted, your doctor’s advice, all the way to the insertion and the years that follow—accidents can occur. Protect yourself as much as possible by being educated, communicative, and cautious.
If you currently have or have had an IUD that caused you severe pain or injury, you can still protect yourself and your future. The Salt Lake City defective medical device lawyers at James Esparza will help you fight to get the answers and restitution you deserve. Don’t let your injury go unnoticed. Continue to protect yourself by calling us today at 800-745-4050 for a free consultation.