At the McEwen Law Firm, we are Yaz lawyers and lawsuit attorneys investigating potential Yaz side effect lawsuits for claims on behalf of those who have been victimized by the birth control contraceptive.

The attorneys at the McEwen Law Firm are currently representing women who have suffered serious Yaz and Yasmin side effects and injury resulting from this new birth control contraceptive including families and loved ones who may have developed blood clots, strokes, heart attack, or gallbladder disease by joining in our effort to file a Yaz Lawsuit.

As of now, there are women who have suffered from the side effects of Yaz and Yasmin looking to obtain the compensation to pay for their unpaid medical bills, compensation for their illness, and lost wages incurred because of their side effects.

Unfortunately, any Yaz side effects that occur are permanent and result in lifelong physical and mental anguish.

Yasmin Side Effects

Approved by the FDA in 2001, the intended use of YAZ is as an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It is also intended to be used for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and certain moderate forms of acne in women.

However, the FDA found that Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the maker of YAZ, also referred to as Yasmin, marketed it as a treatment for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and acne in general. This resulted in many more women taking the contraceptive and it was noted that the blood potassium levels had increased to dangerous levels in many women complaining of strange symptoms. Those symptoms included:

• Nausea and vomiting

• Stomach cramps and other stomach issues

• Confusion

• Fainting spells

• Weight gain

• Severe allergic reactions

• Bleeding and spotting between menstrual periods

Yaz Gallbladder Problems

Women who have used Yasmin and Yaz Birth Control may have suffered from gallbladder problems related to the contraceptive. Many women had to undergo surgery to have serious problems with their gall bladder that occurred while using Yaz. Yaz has been linked to gallstones and other serious complications of the gall bladder.

Yaz Blood Clots, Yaz Heart Attacks

Yaz side effect attorneys are finding, along with many experts, that the main ingredient in YAZ is the culprit for the Yasmin health problems being reported. There are several aspects that have been identified and those include:

• The amount of estrogen differs in YAZ than in standard contraceptives. Plus, YAZ contains 20mcg of estrogen, while Yasmin has 30mcg.

• YAZ is taken on a 24/4 day cycle rather than a 21/7 day cycle. In other words, pills are taken for three extra days than with traditional contraceptives.

• YAZ and Yasmin uses a different form of progestin called drospirenone and it is this ingredient that has been connected to potassium increases and the other health conditions that have been reported.

Yaz Side Effects

Side effects related to Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella include:

• Blood clots

• Stroke

• Heart attack

• Gall Bladder Disease

• Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

• Liver tumors

• Hypertension

These conditions, although not immediately, can be deadly in the long term.

It is imperative to contact a Yaz lawsuit attorney immediately so that you can work toward receiving compensation for your pain and suffering, your medical expenses, and any lost wages that you have experienced as a result of becoming ill after taking the oral contraceptive.

Contact the McEwen Law Firm

If you have taken taken oral contraceptives in the past and had not experienced any serious health issues, but have experienced life-threatening strokes, blood clots, or heart attack after taking YAZ, Ocella, or Yasmin, contact the Yaz lawyers of McEwen Law Firm at (800) 732-3070 to learn your legal rights today.

Please contact your healthcare provider (HCP) if you are seeking recommendations regarding treatment. Your HCP is your best source for medical advice and can appropriately evaluate you as they are most familiar with your personal medical history and overall health profile.