Yasmin | Yaz Attorney
Yasmin Overview
Yasmin is a low dose, combined, contraceptive pill (Ethinyl Estradio and Drosperinone) primarily used for preventing pregnancy. YAZ differs slightly from Yasmin in that it gives 3 more days of low dose birth control hormones. Yasmin was introduced in the US market in 2001 and Yaz in 2006.
How Yasmin Works
Yasmin/Yaz are categorically different from other low dose birth control pills. Yasmin was the first contraceptive pill that contained a progestin hormone called drospirenone. Drosperinone is a synthetic version of the progesterone that body of a woman produces naturally. Other commonly used contraceptive pills that are based on testosterone has the tendency to put on weight and feel bloated. This effect that is remarkably lower with the use of Yaz/Yasmin. The contraceptives prevent ovulation process and initiate other changes associated with menstrual process.
Side Effects and Risks of Yasmin
Use of these contraceptives may affect the level of potassium in blood by increasing the risk of hyperkalemia (elevated blood potassium level) and arrhythmias. Users of these contraceptives also face high risk of thromboembolism (blood clots migrating through the venous or arterial system and causing occlusion). If you have been injured from taking this drug, contact a Yasmin attorney to discuss your options.
Other serious side effects of Yasmin contraceptives include triggering allergic reaction, shortness of breath and chest pain, sudden and severe headache with nausea, blurred vision and numbing sensation in arms. In some cases users have complained of stomach pain, dark colored urine, fever, and fatigue along with liver problems after using these oral contraceptives.
Legal Perspective
German manufacturer of these contraceptives, Bayer, faces several lawsuits filed by aggrieved users till date. These lawsuits claim compensation for damages caused by use of Yaz/Yasmin. If you or your loved ones have suffered from side effects of these oral contraceptives then consider filing lawsuits for claiming compensation for the said damages. Lawyers or legal firms having experience in product liability cases may be consulted for this purpose.