Health Risks from Using Yasmin

Mass tort status is being considered in the lawsuits that have been filed against the makers of the oral contraceptives Yasmin or Yaz and its generic form Ocella. This is largely because of the increasing number of cases being filed across the country where victims claim stroke and other serious health problems caused by taking Yasmin or Ocella. Yaz side effects extend from ischemic stroke or heart attack, to pulmonary embolism and other blood clot related injuries.

Among the different arguments impending on Yasmin, Yaz and Ocella birth control, the drugs also include drospirenone, a component not in other oral contraceptives. The British Medical Journal issued studies in August 2009 exhibiting an increased risk of venous blood clots in women taking drospirenone as opposed to those who used other oral contraceptives. In the same month, the FDA issued an non-related cautionary letter to Bayer Pharmaceuticals, makers of Yaz, for using low-quality batches of drospirenone from a plant in Germany. For the benefit of public interest and wellbeing, these research studies have been made available free online.

Lesser know birth control side effects such as stroke-related vision loss and seizures have also been reported as a result of using Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz. With the research available on the internet, it is more essential than ever to arm yourself with knowledge before deciding if a pharaceutical is right for you. Something as ubiquitous as ‘the pill’ can cause serious damage or even kill you if you are not mindful.