Yasmin and Yaz Lawyers: Yasmin Lawsuits

UPDATE: It has been reported that Bayer has already paid out $142 million in Yaz / Yasmin settlements in 651 cases alleging that these fourth-generation birth control pills cause potentially deadly blood clots in women. If you or a loved one suffered a pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, or venous thromboembolism while taking Yaz or Yasmin, it's not too late to file a claim. Find out if you are eligible for compensation by completing our free, no obligation case review form.

The evidence supporting the risk of Yaz blood clots continues to mount, as a new study of 330,000 Israel women has again found that women taking birth control pills containing drospirenone, including Yaz and Yasmin, have a greater risk of developing blood clots than those using second or third generation pills. Specifically, the data revealed that the risk of venous thromboembolism, a reported Yaz blood clot which develops in the leg veins and could travel to the lungs, is 43% to 65% higher with drospirenone pills, compared to older, more traditional types of oral contraceptives. According to the Yaz blood clot survey, for every 10,000 women taking a drospirenone-containing pill per year, eight to ten of these individuals will develop a venous thromboembolism blood clot. The FDA also recently released a study tying drospirenone birth control pills, such as Yaz, to blood clots, announcing that these oral contraceptives can raise a user's risk of blood clots by nearly 74%.

If you or a loved one has taken Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella and has suffered a heart attack, stroke or any type of blood clot, you may be able to seek compensation for damages. Find out if you are eligible for monetary damages by completing our free, no obligation case review form today.

Side Effects of Yasmin and Yaz

Yasmin and Yaz are two separate birth control brand names manufactured by Bayer Healthcare that prevent unwanted pregnancy. Yaz has 24 days of active pills intended to shorten a women's period, while Yasmin has the traditional 21 active pills. Both Yasmin and Yaz contain the ingredients drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol.

One of the most popular oral contraceptives on the market, Yasmin and Yaz contain a different type of hormone known as drsp or drospirenone. Although Bayer Healthcare claims that they are as safe as other types of birth control pills, drospirenone can reportedly increase a user's potassium levels. This can lead to serious health problems, which are particularly dangerous for those with kidney, liver and adrenal disease. Serious side effects of Yaz and Yasmin may include:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Blood clots
• Benign liver tumors
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Pulmonary embolism
• Gallbladder diseas

Those with certain risk factors such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or high blood pressure have an increased chance of developing these Yaz side effects.

Yaz Blood Clots: FDA Investigation

Due to the risk of Yaz blood clots, the FDA announced that it would be investigating the medication and other birth control pills containing drospirenone. The action was taken after the FDA received new studies which evaluated the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a potential Yaz blood clot, in patients taking oral contraceptives containing drospirenone. The studies revealed that women between the ages of 15 and 44 who use Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella or other drospirenone-containing birth control pills were two to three times more likely to develop a blood clot than those taking pills containing levonorgestrel. 

Did you develop a Yaz blood clot while taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella? Complete our free case review form to find out if you are entitled to financial compensation.

Deceptive Yaz Ads

The FDA has reprimanded the manufacturer of Yasmin and Yaz after a set of television ads were released that have allegedly misled many consumers. The deceptive Yaz ads market the drug for unapproved uses, such as the treatment of PMS symptoms and all types of acne. The FDA also stated that the misleading Yaz ads minimized the serious side effects of the birth control pill. By broadening the usage of Yaz and underplaying its side effects, many women may have taken the drug under false pretenses.

If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack, stroke or any other serious health problem that may have been caused by Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella, our attorneys can help. The Yaz blood clot lawyers at Morgan and Morgan are dedicated to ensuring pharmaceutical companies are held responsible for the dangerous side effects of their products. Morgan & Morgan's Yasmin attorneys are experienced in litigating dangerous and defective drug cases and have the resources and knowledge to pursue justice on your behalf. Contact us today to see if you are eligible for a Yasmin or Yaz lawsuit.