Yaz Side Effects and Blood Clots
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and other blood clot complications
Blood clots are one of the serious side effects reported by women who have taken the birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella. Recent medical studies have found that the hormone used in these oral contraceptives known as drospirenone or drsp is associated with a significantly higher risk of venous thrombosis, a medical term for blood clots in the veins.
Blood clots are caused when blood hardens (coagulates) within a blood vessel in the body or in the heart. There are various types of blood clot complications:
- Thrombosis occurs when a clot that forms in a blood vessel creates a blockage that obstructs the blood flow. A common form of thrombosis occurs in the veins (most commonly the legs) and is known as "deep vein thrombosis" or "DVT"
- Embolism occurs when a blood clot forms in one part of the body, then frees itself and travels through the blood stream until it becomes stuck in a blood vessel in another part of the body, such as the lungs, heart, or brain
Blood clots may cause unusual pain and swelling in the area affected, sudden severe headaches and unusual changes in skin color (redness). Blood clots can become life-threatening if they move to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism, or to the brain, where they can cause a stroke.
If you suffered an injury as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella and would like to receive a free consultation with a Yaz lawyer, please fill out the form on the right or call toll-free (866) 981-4800.
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Yaz Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if I want to speak with a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorney?
A: Fill out the form on the left side of the page or call toll-free (866) 981-4800 for
a free consultation with one of our Yasmin & Yaz attorneys.
Q: How much will Girard Gibbs charge me?
A: Nothing. Our Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorneys do not charge our clients for bringing a lawsuit.
Q: How can a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorney help me?
A: If you or a loved one were injured as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and our lawyers may be able to help.
Q: What are Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella?
A: Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are prescription birth control pills and Yaz has also been indicated
to treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and moderate acne. However, the FDA recently found
that some of the advertisements for Yaz were misleading and overstated what the pill could treat.
Q: What are the differences between Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella?
A: Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are combination birth controls that use the hormones estrogen and progrestin. All three birth controls use the progestin known as drospirenone, or drsp. Yasmin (generic name Ocella) was the original birth control pill to use drsp. Yaz is like Yasmin and Ocella except that it uses less estrogen and is a 24/4 day pill cycle, while Yasmin and Ocella are 21/7 day pill cycles.
Q: Who makes Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and originally developed by Berlex Laboratories, which is now owned by Bayer.
