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Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Linked to Heart Attack's and Stroke
Upwards of 5 million women have used the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch since it was approved by the FDA in November 2001. Touted as a safe alternative to pills, the Ortho Evra patch has recently been linked to reports showing increased risk of serious blood clots in women who are using the patch.
Worn on the upper arm, upper torso, stomach or buttocks, the patch is generally considered more convenient than oral contraceptives. So far, reports have shown that as many as 17 women who were using the Ortho Evra patch have died as a result of blood clots. While a link between these deaths and the patch has yet to be substantiated, there is sufficient evidence to support one. Amy Allina of the Washington-based National Women's Health Collective has suggested that the FDA begin a large-scale study to examine the effects of the Ortho Evra patch. According to the AP, such a study was recommended by an FDA medical reviewer at the time the patch was approved, but the FDA chose not to implement one.
While women’s health specialists have long been aware of the risk of blood clots associated with birth control pills, the AP reports that such risks may be three times greater with the patch. If you or someone you know has suffered adverse health effects as a result of using the Ortho Evra patch, you should contact an attorney. For a free case evaluation, please fill out the form below:
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