Currently there is no national Yaz class action lawsuit and claims are being pursued individually and have been consolidated into what is referred to as “multi-district litigatation”. Yaz and blood clots can cause several dangerous side effects, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attack. Clots (also called thrombi) can form due to the two hormones contained in this birth control pill: estrogen and drospirenone. This latter compound is an artificial progestin that sharply increases the risk of abnormal clotting; Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella are currently the (more...)
Yaz Gallbladder Disease: What Is Postcholecystectomy Syndrome?
Currently Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz litigation is ongoing and there haven’t been any Yaz lawsuit settlement amounts to report for women suffering from gallbladder problems. Doctors normally recommend laparoscopic cholecystectomy to resolve Yaz gallbladder disease symptoms. This is a surgical procedure during which your gallbladder’s connections to nearby structures are cut and the organ is removed. Some women have suffered dangerous bile duct injuries, infection, and other problems as a result of undergoing the procedure.
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Yaz Gallstones: Treating Bile Duct Stones With ERCP And Endoscopic Sphincterotomy
Yaz gallbladder injury involving gallstones may develop when cholesterol-heavy bile sits within the gallbladder and stagnates. The excess cholesterol forms tiny crystals, which clump together into larger particles. These particles form the basis of stones. Some people think this process occurs because Yaz birth control causes the liver to secrete higher-than-normal levels of cholesterol while reducing gallbladder motility (i.e. contractions).
Stones can remain within the gall bladder or migrate into the common bile (more...)
The Background on Birth Control Pills
The Yasmin and Yaz brand of birth control pills by Bayer HealthCare and the generic Ocella are considered unique because in addition to preventing pregnancy, it can also help diminish symptoms of pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and reduce signs of acne.
But Yaz also has a number of side effects that have affected women throughout the country. Understanding more about Yaz can help you make the best decisions regarding its use and your health. If you have suffered serious Yaz or Yasmin side effects please contact us regarding being part of a Yaz birth (more...)
There is currently a Yaz class action type of litigation referred to as “Multidistrict litigation” that also involves Ocella and Yasmin birth control. This forum helps coordinate discovery and the exchange of information between the manufacturer and plaintiffs. Claims are still being brought on an individual basis due to the differences in the types of injuries women have suffered and the effect of those injuries both financially and physically.
Questions about Yaz and Gallbladder Side Effects
For women looking for contraceptives, the Yaz birth control pill may seem like the answer. Not only (more...)
Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella side effects continue to cause gallbladder problems for young women with no previous related health issues. Some people consider Yasmin and gallstones in the context of gallbladder disease. While inflammation of the gall bladder is common when stones prevent bile from exiting the organ, the potential side effects extend much further. For example, depending on the location of the gallstones, they can cause acute pancreatitis. For the latest Yaz lawsuit gallbladder news please contact us for more information.
Some people believe Yasmin, Ocella and Yaz birth control contributes (more...)
One of the side effects of Yaz, Ocella and Yasmin gallbladder disease is gallstone pancreatitis. The condition develops when stones migrate from your gall bladder into your common bile duct. They travel down the biliary tract and form a blockage near the sphincter of Oddi, an outlet into your duodenum (upper portion of your small intestine). It is this portion of the duct that is used as a channel for both bile fluid and pancreatic secretions.
Your pancreas releases digestive enzymes that flow through the pancreatic duct before converging with bile fluid on its way to your small intestine. If (more...)
Yaz Gallbladder Disease: Life After Gallbladder Removal Surgery
The most common form of treatment for Yaz gallbladder disease is to have the organ surgically removed. The procedure is called cholecystectomy. While doctors have traditionally performed it through open surgery, most cholecystectomies today are done through laparoscopy.
Patients are usually told their gall bladders are nonessential and as such, can be removed without consequences. In most cases, this is true. However, the claim fails to address the potential side effects of the procedure, including bile duct damage, recurring pain, (more...)
Yaz side effects involving a stroke can have varying effects depending upon the area of your brain that suffers a blockage. Your brain consists of three primary components: cerebrum, cerebellum, and the brain stem. Each component is supplied by blood, oxygen, and nutrients. If the supply of these resources is blocked, your brain’s nerve cells will suffer damage. If the blockage is not treated within minutes, the cells will begin to die. Please contact us for information on filing a Yaz lawsuit. There is never any cost to speak to one of our attorneys.
Ischemic stroke can be caused by Yaz (more...)
Yaz pulmonary embolism poses a unique challenge for doctors. The condition is dangerous and can cause sudden death or long-term lung impairment. At the same time, PE is often difficult to diagnose. Symptoms are not always present, and can vary when they manifest. If you or a loved one has suffered from blood clots please contact us for information on filing a Yasmin lawsuit.
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the arteries that supply blood from your heart to your lungs. The blockage is usually caused by a blood clot that has migrated from the deep veins of your legs. Most people who die after (more...)
