Yasmin Lawsuit Settlements

Yasmin, another form of Yaz and Ocella, which contains the progestin drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, has been prescribed to  many women as a birth control solution. For some years now, this drug had been very heavily advertised by the manufacturers, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals. Since FDA approval of this oral contraceptive in 2006, many women have reported experiencing some serious Yasmin side effects. There have been no Yasmin lawsuit settlements announced since the litigation is still ongoing.

Yasmin’s packaging mentions many varying side effects ranging from mild to severe. The most severe Yasmin side effects include Blood Clots, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT),  and Gallbladder Disease.

Increased Risk Of Blood Clots

Yasmin could cause an increased risks of having blood clots. Its  unique combination of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol has been found to increase the risks of  abnormal internal blood clots.  Internal blood clots can cause significant health risks if they form a Deep Vein Thrombosis or travel to the lungs and cause a Pulmonary Embolism.

Yasmin Pulmonary Embolism and DVT

Blood clots which form in the deep veins are called DVTs. These types of clots often occur in the legs, but could also form in the arms, chest or pelvis. If the blood clot remains in these veins  it could partially or completely block the flow of blood. Symptoms of a Deep Vein Thrombosis are  pains, weakness, and swelling or a warming sensation in the legs.

Even though a DVT impairs the circulation, it  usually does not cause any life-threatening risks unless it  detaches and  travels through the blood stream to the lungs or heart. If this embolus reaches the pulmonary artery and becomes lodged in it, it could prevent  blood from getting to the lung tissues. This is called a pulmonary embolism, which is a serious Yasmin side effect. Pulmonary Emboli are dangerous as they can result in permanent lung damage or death.

Yasmin Gallbladder Disease and Gallstones

Research has shown that Yasmin birth control may affect the gallbladder in two ways. First, the pills may increase  levels of cholesterol in the body. Higher cholesterol content could affect the bile  stored in the gallbladder which could  result in gallstones.

Second,  Yasmin may reduce the gallbladder’s contractions. Since these contractions help push bile into the bile duct, without them, the bile would remain in the gallbladder. This may cause inflammation that is known as  acute acalculous gallbladder disease.

The common solution for gallbladder disease is surgical removal of the gallbladder, which results in some lifestyle changes and other additional side effects.

Yasmin Lawsuits

There are many women who have not had any history of clots or gallbladder problems who have now experienced these since taking Yasmin. You may be entitled to financial compensation through a Yasmin lawsuit if you or someone you love has taken Yasmin and suffered from a:

• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Gallbladder Disease/Gallbladder Removal
• Sudden Death

If you or someone you love  has suffered any of these side effects from taking the oral contraceptive Yasmin, please contact an experienced Yasmin lawyer toll-free at 1-800-732-3070  or fill out the short contact form online. Because we work on a contingency basis, you can have peace of mind  knowing that you will pay absolutely nothing unless we recover on your behalf.