Yaz Birth Control Lawsuit
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 control lawsuit.
How Birth Control Pills Work
Most birth pills contain a combination of two types of hormones: estrogen and progestin. Estrogen is a group of hormones that naturally occur the body. Along with progesterone, these hormones help regulate the release of eggs from the ovary. Birth control pills use synthetic forms of estrogen and progesterone (progestin) to essentially trick the body into believing it is pregnant. When the body believes it is pregnant, it will not release any eggs.
Birth control pills also alter the body’s chemistry so that if an egg is released, it is harder to fertilize and more difficult to implant.
Generations of Birth Control Pills
The first birth control pills were introduced in the early 1960s. These first generation pills had high doses of progestin hormones and women who took them experienced weight gain, nausea, blurred vision, blood clots and strokes.
Second generation of birth control pills use different types of progestin, but some users had side effects related to the testosterone based progestin.
Third generation birth control pills also changed the type of progestin, but still had side effects such as an increased risk of blood clots.
We are now in the fourth generation of birth control pills. Contraceptives like Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella use a new form of progestin called drospirenone, along with the estrogen, ethinyl estradiol. Drospirenone has shown its risks as well: with women suffering several different serious side effects including gallbladder problems, blood clots, DVT, pulmonary embolism, stroke and heart attack.
Researchers believe that drospirenone causes high potassium levels in users, which can lead to these health conditions. In addition, a number of women who have used Yaz have developed gallstones and gallbladder disease. Scientists think that increased levels of potassium may be a factor in this as well. Gallstones and gallbladder disease can range from being barely noticeable to a life-threatening illness.
If you have used Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella and have experienced any blood clots or gallbladder problems, contact us. We represent all women suffering from Yaz side effects on a contingency basis, which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case.
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