Yaz, Yasmin & 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.
Injured by Yaz or Yasmin? Free and Confidential Consultation
Our Yaz lawyers represent people from across the country who were injured by Yaz or Yasmin birth control medication. If you or someone you know was injured by these medications, you may have a legal right to pursue financial compensation for your injuries or other damages. Fill out the form to the right or call (866) 981-4800 for a free confidential consultation concerning your possible Yaz lawsuit.
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This website is dedicated to providing public information regarding Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella lawsuits and other legal information. None of the information on this site is intended to be formal medical advice. If you have medical questions about Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella, please contact your doctor. Additionally, none of the information on this site is intended to be formal legal advice, nor the formation of an attorney-client relationship. If you would like to contact our Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorneys for a free and confidential legal consultation, please fill out the form on the right or call toll-free at (866) 981-4800.
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Yaz Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if I want to speak with a Yasmin and Yaz attorney?
A: Fill out the form above on the right side of the page or call our toll-free number (866) 981-4800 for a free consultation with our Yasmin & Yaz attorneys.
Q: How much will Girard Gibbs charge me?
A: Nothing. Our Yaz and Yasmin attorneys do not charge our clients up front for bringing a Yaz lawsuit.
Q: How can a Yaz and Yasmin attorney help me?
A: If you or a loved one were injured as a result of taking Yaz or Yasmin, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and our Yaz and Yasmin attorneys may be able to help with a Yaz Lawsuit.
Q: What are Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are prescription birth control pills. Yaz has also been indicated to treat symptoms of PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) as well as moderate acne. However, the FDA recently found that some of the Yaz advertisements were misleading and overstated the benefits of the pill. (See the FDA Yaz Warning Letters)
Q: What are the differences between Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are combination birth controls that use the hormones estrogen and progrestin. All three birth controls use the progestin hormone known as drospirenone, or drsp. Yasmin (generic Ocella) was the original birth control pill to use drospirenone. Yaz is similar to Yasmin and Ocella except that it uses less estrogen and uses a 24/4 day cycle, while Yasmin and Ocella are 21/7 day cycle birth contol pills.
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.
