Yaz Birth Control Side Effects Lawyers. Yaz / Yasmin Lawsuits.

Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills are produced by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and have been FDA approved since 2001. In addition to contraception, Yaz and Yasmin may also be prescribed for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and acne.

Yaz Heart Problems

Yaz has been linked to a number of serious side effects, including heart attack. The two active ingredients in Yaz birth control pills are Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol. Drospirenone (DRSP) is associated with an increased risk of blood clots and heart problems, among other side effects. The risk of heart problems for women taking combined-hormone oral contraceptive pills is higher compared to women who do not, and Yaz should only be prescribed to women with a low risk for Yaz side effects. …

Helena Mathis is a Yasmin survivor. Here she talks about the Yasmin Survivors forum, which she runs for women who have taken Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella and suffered side effects to get support and share their experiences.

Read her story here or visit the Yasmin Survivors forum.

Disclaimer: Parker Waichman LLP takes no responsibility for the views expressed in this video. They are those of a private individual and not endorsed by Parker Waichman LLP.

Guest Blog by Helena Mathis

Helena is the administrator of the Yasmin Survivors Forum,  where women from around the world who have suffered side effects of Yaz, Yasmin & Ocella can come together to support each other.

When you are sick, no matter what it is, the only thing you want is someone to take you by your hand and say: “I know how you feel, I went through the exact same thing. Finding people that are in the same situation who nod their heads in understanding when you tell your story instead of looking at you like you are crazy is more important than anyone can describe.

I am a Yasmin survivor.

Because of what I went through during my seven years on this drug and the struggles coming off it I am now passionately involved in spreading the word on the dangers of Yaz, Yasmin & Ocella. Most of my time is spent speaking with women and their families through a group called the Yasmin Survivor Forum. …

Gallbladder disease is one of the serious side effects associated with Yaz. Unfortunately, Bayer has failed to provide adequate warnings regarding gallbladder side effects to users of Yaz. In many cases, young women who have suffered from Yaz gallbladder disease are unaware that their birth control pill was behind their symptoms.

Yaz gallbladder disease can be extremely painful and lead to a lifetime of digestive complications, and in some cases it can even be fatal. Women are already twice as likely to develop gallbladder disease as men because of its relationship to increased estrogen levels. Taking Yaz can increase this risk even more. That’s because Yaz and other similar prescription birth control pills increase the level of estrogen in the body, which causes a boost to the cholesterol level. Gallstones are commonly attributed to high cholesterol levels.

In most cases of Yaz gallbladder disease, surgical removal of the gallbladder is required. If you use Yaz and have been diagnosed with gallstones, gallbladder disease or have had your gallbladder removed, our Yaz side effect lawyers want to hear from you today. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

Symptoms of Yaz Gallbladder Disease

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Bile is made in the liver, and then stored in the gallbladder until the body needs it. The gallbladder contracts and pushes the bile into a tube called the common bile duct that carries it to the small intestine, where it helps with digestion.

Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder. Gallstones form when bile stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. As gallstones move into the bile ducts and create blockage, pressure increases in the gallbladder. When this happens, a victim will experience a gallbladder “attack”, which can include one or more of the following symptoms:

• steady pain in the right upper abdomen that increases rapidly and lasts from 30 minutes to several hours
• pain in the back between the shoulder blades
• pain under the right shoulder
• nausea
• diarrhea
• abdominal bloating
• jaundice

Gallbladder disease can lead to infection of other organs if it is not treated. For instance, people with gallbladder disease can develop an infection of the common bile duct, which if not treated, can cause liver disease and sepsis. Other complications of Yaz gallbladder disease include perforated gallbladder, pancreatitis and a fistula – an abnormal hole between the gallbladder and another organ.

Treatment of Yaz Gallbladder Disease

If you use Yaz and suffer from any of theses symptoms, you should ask your doctor about the possibility of Yaz gallbladder disease. Your doctor will likely want to have an ultrasound performed to determine if you do have gallstones. If you are diagnosed with gallbladder disease, your doctor will likely recommend removal of your gallbladder.

Removal of the gallbladder is known as a cholecystectomy. Following removal of the gallbladder, bile will be able to flow out of the liver through the hepatic ducts into the common bile duct and directly into the small intestine rather than being stored in the gallbladder. While this relieves symptoms in most cases, there can be lingering effects. For instance, gallbladder surgery patients usually follow a careful diet that includes avoiding foods that are hard on the biliary system and harmful fats. Long-term side effects of gallbladder surgery can include bloating, gas, heartburn, constipation or diarrhea. Some patients develop a condition called postcholecystectomy syndrome.

Help for Victims of Yaz Gallbladder Disease

If you or someone you love used Yaz and developed gallbladder disease, this medication could very well be to blame. Bayer must be held accountable for failing to warn Yaz users about the potential for this serious side effect. To protect your legal rights, please fill out our online form or call 1 800 LAW INFO (1-800-529-4636) today.

Yaz, Yasmin & Ocella have been linked to some very serious side effects

Evidence is growing that taking Yaz and Yasmin birth control carries serious health risks. Yaz contains a synthetic kind of progestin called drospirenone. Drospirenone can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition caused by excessive amounts of potassium in the blood, in high risk patients, says the FDA. This condition may potentially result in serious heart and health problems.

Because of this risk, women with conditions that predispose them to hyperkalemia (such as hepatic (liver) dysfunction, renal insufficiency, and adrenal insufficiency) should not take it as they may be in danger from the side effects of Yaz. Women taking Yaz should also be concerned about drug interactions that could increase potassium, …

Yasmin’s Side Effects Lead to Nationwide Suits

Yaz and Yasmin are manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals

Growing evidence that the birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella carry potentially dangerous side effects that could be putting millions of young women at risk for serious health complications has led to a number of class-action lawsuits filed around the country.

Yaz and Yasmin, both manufactured by Bayer, contain a synthetic progestin called drospirenone, which according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition caused by excessive potassium levels in the blood. In high-risk patients, this can result in potentially serious heart and health problems.

The drug was originally approved by the FDA as an oral contraceptive in March 2006 and received approval to treat the emotional and physical symptoms of premenstrual …