An increasing number of women are filing a Yasmin lawsuit that claim Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals was negligent in numerous ways. They allege that the drug manufacturer was aware of the heightened danger of blood clotting and other serious side effects, yet chose not to disclose the information. The lawsuits also claim that Bayer’s advertisements wrongly marketed the oral contraceptives as superior to other birth control pills.

The British Medical Journal recently published a study that focused upon the likelihood that various birth control pills could lead to blood clots. The data in the study strongly suggests Yaz and Yasmin oral contraceptives carry a significantly higher risk of clotting than alternatives.

To place this into the proper context, all oral contraceptives that contain estrogen carry a risk of blood clotting. The study found that those who take birth control pills containing levonorgestrel and a small dosage of estrogen are four times as likely to develop blood clots as women who are not taking birth control. In comparison, women who are taking pills that contain drospirenone (the progestin in Yaz and Yazmin) are up to six times as likely to experience clotting.

These findings are significant. Not only do they imply an increased danger of developing blood clots, but the data also underscores possible negligence on the part of Yaz manufacturer Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals.

Below, we’ll explore the link between Yasmin birth control side effects and the heightened risk of blood clots. I’ll explain how women taking Yaz can potentially develop deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. We’ll also take a look at why a growing number of women are filing Yasmin lawsuits.

Yasmin Deep Vein Thrombosis And Pulmonary Embolism

Blood clotting is your body’s mechanism for controlling bleeding; it is a natural component of your body’s healing process. However, irregular clotting can lead to potentially life-threatening conditions.

Some women who have taken Yasmin birth control have developed blood clots within the deep veins of their arms, legs, and pelvis. This condition is known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. If the clots become large enough, they can restrict the flow of your blood, or block it entirely. Because deep veins carry most of your blood, DVT is often dangerous. If the veins become restricted, they will lose their ability to funnel your blood through major arteries.

Abnormal clotting from Yaz oral contraceptives can lead to a further complication. If a blood clot detaches itself from the wall of a deep vein, it will travel with the bloodstream. When this happens, the traveling clot (called an embolus) can become lodged within the pulmonary artery, starving the lung of oxygen. This is known as pulmonary embolism. It is potentially fatal.

Yasmin-Induced Menstrual Clotting

Taking Yaz and Yasmin oral contraceptives can also cause menstrual clotting. While this type of clotting is seldom as dangerous as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, it may suggest a deeper medical issue.

Women who are normally healthy have developed dangerous side effects after having taken this fourth-generation birth control pill. If you have experienced Yasmin problems including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder disease or a stroke, contact a Yasmin lawyer. There is a limited amount of time to file a claim.

There is a legally prescribed time period in which to bring a North Carolina Yasmin lawsuit. This period of time is called a “statute of limitations”. If Yaz lawsuits are not filed within the statutory deadline you may lose the right to bring a claim for compensation against the responsible party.

A statute of limitations is a law that restricts the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit. There are many factors that can affect the statutory deadline for filing your claim. Some of these factors include:

• The state where the injury occurred
• The type of injury
• The state where the lawsuit is filed
• The age of the person bringing the lawsuit
• Whether the claim is a wrongful death lawsuit

North Carolina Statute of Limitations
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-46 et seq.

Personal Injury
3 Years

Products Liability
3 Years

Wrongful Death
2 Years

Discovery Rule
In certain situations it isn’t reasonably possible for a person who was injured to discover the cause of their injury until some time has passed. For example, a woman who developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or suffered from having gallbladder removal surgery while on Yasmin birth control, but did not know that your contraception may have caused the problem.

The discovery rule does not apply in every state and every legal claim. Sometimes a statute of limitations will have expired and you may be legally restricted from filing a claim. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible if you think you may have a potential Yasmin lawsuit North Carolina claim.

The above statute of limitations (time limit to file a lawsuit) has been provided as a general reference only. Statutes of limitations can change at any time by the actions of the legislature or courts of the particular state. For a full analysis of any potential legal claims and applicable statutes of limitation related to Yasmin side effects it is important to consult with an attorney to determine how the law applies to your specific situation and legal claims.

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