Last October 2011, the US Food and Drug Administration released the results of a study done on women taking pills containing the hormone drospirenone. This investigation showed that females who were under this medication had higher risk of developing blood clots than women who were on other combination oral contraceptives; the risk is even higher for smokers, and women over 35 years old. The result mirrored that of several other large studies made in other countries.
Drospirenone is a synthetic hormone which functions in the same way as progesterone, which is a hormone of significance in the menstrual cycle and childbearing. Pills that contain drospirenone and ethinylestradiol, a synthetic estrogen, are used mainly to prevent conception, and can sometimes be used to treat acne with a hormonal component, as well as severe cases of premenstrual syndrome. Pills that contain drospirenone and estradiol are given to menopausal women to help alleviate symptoms.
the brand names of the said combination oral contraceptives are Yasmin and Yaz, with the former having slightly higher ethinylestradiol content. Both are made by Bayer AG. Prior to the release of the FDA report, Yasmin is one of the top-selling birth control pills in North America and in other countries like the UK. the unique selling proposition of this combination oral contraceptive is that those who take it do not gain as much weight, which is a typical side effect experienced by women who are using oral contraceptives.
a lot of women have filed Yasmin or Yaz lawsuits against Bayer AG, claiming the company has not given sufficient warning regarding the increased risk for thrombosis or blood clots. This side effect can be life threatening because when a blood clot occludes a blood vessel, it will cut off circulation to vital organs such as the brain and lungs, as well as limbs. Thrombosis symptoms include persistent leg pain, sudden shortness of breath, blindness, chest pain, headache, slurring of speech, or weakness in an arm or leg.
If you suspect that you are experiencing the nasty side effects of the said pill you may file a Yasmin or Yaz lawsuit. Those who have lost a loved one due to deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, or stroke that resulted from the use of this pill may also file Yaz or Yasmin lawsuits. To help you with your case, you need to find a law firm that has represented or is representing women who have filed Yaz or Yasmin Lawsuit. In most instances lawyers who handle class action Yasmin or Yaz lawsuits follow a contingency method of compensation, that is, they will get a share of the recovery, but will not charge their clients anything if the lawsuit was not successful.
More than the financial settlement though, filing a Yasmin or Yaz Lawsuit is necessary since it is a means by which you can inform other women of the dangers of using the said pill.
