Yaz Side Effects and Gallbladder
Gallbladder disease is one of the side effects reported by women who have taken the birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella. The gallbladder is a sac located under the liver, which is supposed to store bile produced by the liver and aid in the digestion and absorption of food, particularly fats. Many women report having gallbladder problems after taking Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella and some women need to have their gallbladders removed. Two forms of gallbladder disease include:
- Cholecystitis – Inflammation of the gallbladder which is caused when bile becomes trapped in the gallbladder. The buildup of bile causes irritation and pressure in the gallbladder. This can lead to bacterial infection and perforation of the organ
- Gallstones (cholelithiasis) – Hard, pebble-like deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Gallstones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.
When the symptoms of gallstones occur they are often called an "attack" because they occur suddenly. The typical gallstone attack includes:
- Steady, severe pain in the upper abdomen that increases rapidly and lasts from 30 minutes to several hours
- Pain in the back between the shoulder blades
- Pain under the right shoulder
- Nausea or vomiting
Women who have gallbladder disease often need surgery to remove the gallbladder, which is known as a cholecystectomy. Once the gallbladder is removed, bile flows directly from the liver into the small intestine, rather than being stored in the gallbladder.
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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.
