FDA Reviews Essure to See if Device Causes Problems - NBCNews.com

U.S. health experts will review the potential risks of Bayer AG's permanent contraceptive device, Essure, on Thursday in light of growing complaints over possible side effects, and consider whether its use should be restricted.

Some 17,000 women who had the device implanted and claim it has hurt them are members of the Facebook group "Essure Problems," run by Angela Lynch, who herself experienced problems with Essure. Complaints voiced by the women include chronic pain, heavy bleeding, fatigue and skin allergies.

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