Women and men share many common health problems but women also have their own health issues which deserve special consideration. At Audet & Partners LLP, we recognize women's health concerns relating to defective pharmaceuticals and medical devices should be viewed distinctive from men. To that end we have created a site devoted specifically to women's health law issues. In doing so, we hope women are able to find the answers they are looking for on the medical devices and pharmaceuticals that are of direct concern to them.
Mirena IUD
Bayer, the manufacturer if the Mirena IUD, received a stern warning from the FDA regarding a host of misrepresentations made in connection with the product’s aggressive marketing campaign. The device has now been shown to produce a range of dangerous side effects in users.
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Transvaginal Mesh
Implanted in tens of thousands of women to address problems associated with pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, transvaginal mesh has been shown to cause severe health consequences ranging from serious infection to persistent pain during intercourse.
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NuvaRing
NuvaRing, a combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring manufactured by Merck, has been linked to a range of dangerous side effects including stroke, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
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Yasmin
Yasmin has been shown to increase potassium levels to dangerously high levels, which can create some serious problems with regard to normal heart rhythms and other body functions related to salt and water balance.
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