Yaz Lawsuit – Compensation May Be Available

Yaz is a birth control pill that quickly became the most popular oral contraceptive pill in the U.S., after its launch. Yaz, just like every contraceptive pill, has its side-effects but with Yaz the side effects and risks of serious clotting events were doubled. No hormonal birth control pill is devoid of side effects on the body. However, the side effects and increased risk of DVT, PE, stroke and death are disproportionate for this product.

The Yaz contraceptive pill comes under the category of medicines used for hormonal contraception and is administered orally. The pill contains two active components drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. Ethinylestradiol is an artificial version of estrogen and drospirenone is an artificial version of progesterone. The drospirenone has been the culprit here.

Mentioned below are the possible side effects of Yaz that are minor ones and are commonly associated with birth control pills:

• Irregularity in menstrual cycle
• headaches/dizziness
• nervousness
• water retention
• weight gain
• breast pain, tenderness, or swelling
• diarrhea
• nausea and vomiting
• abdominal cramping or bloating

Some more severe and serious side effects of yaz and yasmin have been discussed below. Consult your doctor for immediate medical attention if any of these problems show up:

Irregularity in your bleeding pattern during menstrual cycle as:

• spotting between periods
• breakthrough bleeding
• stoppage of menstruation for several months continuously
• occasional stopping of bleeding
• excessive bleeding during menstrual cycle
• minimal bleeding during menstrual cycle

Other conditions under which immediate medical attention should be sought include:

• high blood pressure
• coughing up blood, sudden cough, fast breathing
• experiencing swelling of ankles and feet which may be signs of a deep vein thrombosis
• symptoms of a liver malfunctioning (e.g., yellow eyes or skin, abdominal pain, or itchy skin, dark urine)
• headaches such as migraine – which may be warning of a stroke

Due to the serious side effects, that include blindness or even death in the most severe cases, many women throughout the nation have filed a yaz lawsuit against the manufacturer of this contraceptive. The FDA has also issue warnings to Bayer pharmaceutical for not publishing adequate information regarding the harmful side effects of this birth control pill.

Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Beyaz, Gianvi and Syeda are not recommended for women who have various health conditions. Some of those are:

• Women who are allergic to any of the ingredients included in Yaz like ethinylestradiol, drospirenone and other additives
• A woman who is experiencing active lever disease
• Symptoms of allergic reaction such as difficulty in breathing, swelling of throat, hives
• Someone experiencing heart complications, especially heart attack
• Women suffering from migraines
• Women suffering from eye related problems such as reduced vision
• Smoking may increase the risk of a blood clot
• Women who have other blood clot risks or have had a prior stroke, PE, DVT, or heart attack

If you are one of the women who have suffered any type of physical injury or side effect after taking yaz, then speak with a Yaz lawyer about filing a Yaz lawsuit.

The Reasoning Behind the Lawsuits filed against Yasmin, Yaz and Ocella

Yaz is a birth control pill which was given approval by the FDA (Food and Drug administration) in 2006. Yasmin, which is another hormonal birth control contraceptive like Yaz, has been in the market since 2001. However, after many women reported physical injuries like deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after taking these pills, research were conducted to find out the associated risks with these new contraceptives.

After the research showed an elevated risk of thromboembolic events with this new generation of hormone, it correlated with an increase in reporting in Yaz and Yasmin side effects. Many women who sustained blood clots across the nation have filed lawsuits against Yasmin. Bayer Pharmaceutical Corporation has thousands of lawsuits pending, although it is settling the lion share of them blood clot related injuries.

The pills have allegedly caused the death of over 50 women across the United States and some others have reported heart damage and strokes. Some of the other common health problems faced by women include pulmonary embolisms and deep vein thrombosis.

In the aftermath of such life threatening health problems suffered by women, yasmin lawsuits have been filed all over the country and continue to be filed as women continue to experience an elevated risk of deep vein thrombosis from its use.

FDA WARNINGS regarding the side effects of using Yaz, Yasmin & Ocella:
After funding a scientific study, the reports confirmed that the pills contained Drospirenone, a hormone that carries higher risks associated of the development of blood clots and its associated side effects. The risk of this new generation of hormone is nearly twice that of the earlier generation, begging the question, “why is it still even in the market?”

Additional Concerns for Yaz and Yasmin?
Under the following circumstances and contra-indications, consumption of these pills should be avoided. As always one should consult with their physician regarding any medicine:

• If a woman is allergic to ingredients contained in YAZ.
• A woman who has history associated with blood clotting issues, such as in legs, lungs or eyes.
• During pregnancy or if you think that you might be pregnant.
• If you are suffering from any of the cardiac problem such as heart valve or irregular heartbeat problems; migraine or headaches; diabetes; vaginal or cervical cancer; uncontrolled blood pressure; endometrial; vaginal bleeding.
• If you have adrenal disease; kidney disease; liver disease such tumor; or if you have a medical history of yellow skin or eye cause by the use of birth controls or pregnancy.
• Woman above the age of 35 years
• Women who smoke
• Within a certain window of having surgery

If any of the above factors exist, one should consult with their physician about reasonable alternatives.

If you are one of the women who have suffered any type of physical injury due to the intake of these pills, you should speak with a lawyer about your rights about filing a yasmin lawsuit on your behalf.