Women suffering from blood clot and other problems have looked at their legal options including Yasmin lawsuits. Ocella, Yaz and Yasmin deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is characterized by blood clots that form within deep veins (typically, in the legs). Both oral contraceptives combine estrogen with a synthetic hormone called drospirenone. Recent studies have shown the combination introduces a sharp increase in the risk of abnormal blood clots. When these clots form within deep veins, they can potentially cause pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attack. Please contact us for more information regarding Yaz class action lawsuit multidistrict litigation.

As long as the blood clots caused by Yaz and Yasmin remain at their original site, they are relatively benign. You may experience warmth, swelling, and discomfort in the area due to the reduced circulation, but the clots do not present an immediate danger. However, they can become detached and travel with your bloodstream toward your heart. This is how many of the most serious side effects of Yasmin and Yaz birth control are triggered.

Where Yaz/Yasmin Deep Vein Thrombosis Occurs

Yaz and Yasmin DVT usually occurs within the deep veins of your lower extremities. Below your knee, blood clots can form within the peroneal, posterior tibial, or anterior tibial arteries. Within your thighs, blood clots can form within the superficial, deep, and common femoral arteries. They can also form within the popliteal, external iliac, and common iliac arteries.

Of these deep veins, the most common sites of Yasmin and Yaz DVT are the lower thighs (specifically, the superficial femoral and popliteal arteries) and the mid-calves (posterior tibial artery).

Why DVT Blood Clots Break Away

Each of the deep veins in your legs is buried within muscles, which contract whenever you move your legs. The contractions are critical for sending oxygen-poor blood from your lower extremities back to your heart and lungs. Unfortunately, they can also dislodge blood clots that have formed within the deep veins.

Once clots have broken away from their respective sites, the flow of your blood carries them toward your inferior vena cava. This is the main passageway toward your heart. By the time wandering clots (called emboli) flow through your vena cava, they pose a risk of reaching and clogging major arteries.

Blood Clots In The Lungs, Heart, And Brain

Clots that have passed through your vena cava can approach arteries that supply blood to your lungs, heart, and brain. For example, your pulmonary arteries deliver deoxygenated blood to your lungs; your coronary arteries bring blood to your heart; and your carotid arteries are responsible for supplying blood to your brain.

Yasmin and Yaz blood clots that have traveled to these arteries can form a blockage in them. If an embolus (i.e. traveling clot) blocks one of your pulmonary arteries, you might experience pulmonary embolism. A blockage in a coronary artery can result in a heart attack. If a blood clot reaches a carotid artery, you might suffer stroke.

These three events are potentially life-threatening. And all three are possible side effects of using Yasmin and Yaz birth control.

Should You File A Yaz/Yasmin Lawsuit?

Healthy women who have no history of abnormal blood clots have experienced clotting after using Yaz and Yasmin oral contraceptives. As noted earlier, the combination of estrogen and drospirenone contained within these fourth-generation birth control pills significantly raises the risk of clotting. Taking them can cause DVT, which might trigger the dangerous side effects described above.

If you have suffered abnormal blood clots, DVT, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, or stroke after taking these oral contraceptives, contact a Yaz class action attorney. You may have the right to file a lawsuit and receive the compensation you deserve.

Below, I’ll describe these circumstances and explain the use of anticoagulants as a form of treatment. You’ll discover that these blood thinners, while effective for preventing Yaz blood clots from growing larger, are limited and carry their own potential side effects.

The Serious Dangers Of Yaz Blood Clots

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms within a deep vein. It does not, by itself, present a life-threatening condition. It can impair your circulation and cause discomfort, but does not represent a serious health risk.

However, DVT can be extremely dangerous if the clot detaches itself from its site and travels with the bloodstream. Depending on whether it reaches and blocks a carotid, coronary, or pulmonary artery, it can cause stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism (respectively). Each of these are potential side effects of Yasmin blood clots.

When women who are taking Yaz birth control suffer clotting, they are often prescribed anticoagulants. The question is, how effective are these drugs in preventing or treating the clots? And what types of risks do they present?

Warfarin, Heparin, And Other Anticoagulants

There are several anticoagulants, including warfarin (commonly known by its branded name, Coumadin), heparin, Lovenox, and Plavix. Aspirin is also prescribed to help “thin” the blood. Anticoagulants do not thin your blood; they limit your blood’s ability to coagulate. It’s also important to realize that these blood thinners do not dissolve existing clots, though they can prevent them from becoming larger.

Coumadin prevents clotting by limiting the amount of vitamin K in your body; vitamin K normally increases the clotting efficiency of your blood.

Heparin works by binding itself to an inhibitor called antithrombin III. This binding activates the inhibitor, which deactivates a number of proteases used to form clots.

Lovenox is known as a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). It also works by binding to antithrombin III.

Plavix contains an antiplatelet ingredient called clopidogrel hydrogen sulphate. Like aspirin, it prevents platelets in your blood from clumping together, thus preventing clots.

Potential Side Effects Of Blood Thinners

All of the above anticoagulants can be used to prevent Yaz blood clots from growing, though they will not break up existing clots. Each also carries a risk of serious side effects.

Coumadin can cause profuse bleeding within the eye or within the intestines. It can also interact poorly with other medications, supplements, and even foods. Heparin can also cause abnormal bleeding, and has been linked to adrenal and ovarian hemorrhaging. As a LMWH, the side effects of Lovenox are similar to heparin. The drug can also cause an allergic reaction in patients. Lastly, Plavix, like the others, can cause abnormal bleeding as well as diarrhea, dizziness, and flu-like symptoms.

Anticoagulants can be used to treat dangerous Ocella blood clots. They are often prescribed to prevent DVT from worsening or causing life-threatening conditions, such as heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. But, there are risks involved.

If you or someone you love has suffered blood clots after taking this birth control pill, contact a Yasmin side effects attorney to discuss your legal rights.

The drug’s package labeling mentions dozens of side effects, including hair loss, breast pain, depression, and urinary tract infection. While those and others certainly deserve attention, this article will address the most severe Yasmin side effects. They include blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder disease, and heart attack and stroke.

Increased Risk Of Blood Clots

Yasmin may pose a higher risk of blood clots than other birth control pills. It is known as a combined hormone contraceptive because it blends ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) with a progestin called drospirenone. This unique combination has been found to increase the risk of clotting 6.3-fold over not using an oral contraceptive. Blood clots are not usually life-threatening, though they can hamper your circulation. That said, they can pose a significant health risk if they form within a deep vein.

Yaz DVT And Pulmonary Embolism

A blood clot that forms within a deep vein is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It usually occurs in the legs, but can occasionally form in the pelvis, arms, or chest. If the clot (called a thrombus) remains within the vein, it can partially or completely block the flow of blood. If that happens, you’ll likely experience warmth, pain, and swelling in your leg.

Even though DVT impairs your circulation, it does not pose a serious risk unless a piece of the clot detaches itself. When that occurs, it will often travel upstream toward your heart and lungs, carried by your blood flow. If the traveling blood clot (called an embolus) reaches a pulmonary artery and becomes lodged within it, it will prevent blood from reaching your lung tissue. This condition is called pulmonary embolism, another Yasmin side effect. It is dangerous. One clot can cause permanent lung damage. Multiple clots can be potentially fatal.

Heart Attack And Stroke

Traveling blood clots caused by Yasmin can lead to other severe health risks. For example, if an embolus lodges within a coronary artery, it can prevent oxygen-rich blood from reaching your heart. This will cause a heart attack. If the obstruction is not removed within a few hours, it will cause permanent damage to your heart. If the damage is acute or widespread, it will permanently impair your heart’s ability to pump blood.

If the embolus lodges within an artery that supplies blood to your brain, you might suffer a stroke. It will happen within three or four minutes of your brain being deprived of oxygen. Stroke can result in partial blindness, side-specific paralysis, speech problems, and memory loss. These side effects are usually permanent.

Gallstones And Yasmin Gallbladder Disease

Researchers also suspect that taking Yasmin birth control pills can affect your gall bladder in two distinct ways. First, the pills might increase the level of cholesterol within your body. The higher cholesterol content can find its way into bile that is stored within your gallbladder. That often results in gallstones.

Second, there is concern that Yaz reduces your gallbladder’s contractions. Because the contractions help push bile into the common bile duct, diminished activity results in bile remaining within your gallbladder. That causes inflammation, known as acute acalculous gallbladder disease.

The most common solution for women suffering gallstones or acute inflammation is to surgically remove the entire gallbladder. Unfortunately, doing so carries additional side effects.

Many women who have never shown a history of blood clots, gallbladder problems, or other health issues have experienced the Yasmin side effects described above. If you or someone you know has suffered from these side effects after taking this oral contraceptive, contact a Yasmin lawyer to discuss your legal rights.

Ischemic Versus Hemorrhagic Stroke

Your brain requires a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients in order to survive. Both are supplied by blood that is fed to the brain through the carotid or cerebral arteries. If the flow of blood is blocked, you will suffer an ischemic stroke. If a blood vessel in your brain ruptures, bleeding can occur in the surrounding tissue, or between the brain and the skull. This is called an hemorrhagic stroke.

While hemorrhagic stroke is more deadily than ischemic stroke, it accounts for only 15% of reported cases. Most of the exposure is represented by a blockage that forms within a carotid or cerebral artery – for example, a blood clot.

How Yaz Can Cause Ischemic Stroke

As noted, the progestin drospirenone that is included in Yasmin birth control pills increases the risk of blood clots. That results in a greater likelihood of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a clot that forms in a deep vein of the leg, arm, or pelvis. As long as the blood clot remains affixed to its original site (in the deep vein), it is not life-threatening. On the other hand, if it disengages from its site, it will travel in the direction of your bloodstream.

A traveling blood clot (called an embolus) is dangerous. It can become lodged within a carotid or cerebral artery, thereby preventing blood from reaching your brain. Starved of the oxygen contained within the blood, your brain cells will begin to suffocate and die. It happens quickly – within three or four minutes.

What To Expect After A Stroke

Ischemic strokes occur suddenly and symptoms usually develop immediately. You may feel a weak sensation throughout your body, paralysis on one side, and dizziness and confusion. You might also experience blindness in one eye, or blind spots in the same area of both eyes. Victims of Yaz strokes have also reported impaired speech and a loss of coordination.

Only 10% of those who suffer ischemic stroke regain all of their normal functions. Nearly 40% of victims are left with long-term impairment, and 10% are left incapacitated to the point of requiring long-term care. One in four victims will experience another stroke within five years, which usually leads to further impairment.

The risk of suffering an ischemic stroke is one of several dangerous and potentially life-threatening Yasmin side effects. One of the most sobering recent discoveries is that the drug’s manufacturer (Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals) may have known of the dangers and downplayed them. Current Yasmin lawsuits also claim that Bayer was negligent in performing ongoing testing regarding their drug’s safety.

If you have suffered a stroke or other serious side effects after taking Yasmin birth control pills, you may be entitled to file a claim. Contact a Yasmin attorney to explore your options.

Many of those who have suffered from blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and gallbladder disease (among other conditions) have no history of such problems. This is one of the reasons many victims are stepping forward to hold the manufacturer (Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals) accountable.

Yasmin Blood Clots

There is an increased risk of blood clots when taking any type of birth control pill that contains ethinyl estradiol (estrogen). Yaz, Yasmin, and the generic equivalent, Ocella are known as combined-hormone fourth generation oral contraceptives. They combine a synthetic hormone called drospirenone with ethinyl estradiol. Clinical studies have revealed that the combination carries a risk of blood clots that is 6.3 times greater than not taking birth control at all.

Unfortunately, these blood clots can lead to Yasmin and Yaz problems that are even more serious.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Blood clots can form within any vein throughout your body. When a clot forms in a deep vein in your leg, pelvis, or arm, it is called a deep vein thrombosis. If the DVT remains at the site, it will form a blockage and hamper blood flow to your heart. However, the condition is not, in itself, life-threatening. The true danger of a deep vein thrombosis emerges if the blood clot becomes detached and travels.

Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism is one of the most serious Yasmin / Yaz side effects because it can permanently damage the lungs. Most cases begin as a deep vein thrombosis in the leg that detaches itself from the site. The blood clot is carried by the bloodstream toward the heart and lodges within a pulmonary artery. The area of the lung that is fed by the artery begins to starve and sustain damage.

Most forms of treatment for pulmonary embolism are targeted toward preventing the blood clot from becoming larger. Surgery is an option, but doctors will seldom recommend it.

Yasmin Gallbladder Disease

Many women who have never had gallstones or experienced problems with their gallbladders have developed gallbladder disease after having taken Yaz and Yasmin. Symptoms often include acute pain in the abdomen as well as fever, nausea, and vomiting. In many cases, once diagnosed, the entire organ must be removed through a procedure called laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Removal of the gallbladder can lead to additional side effects.

Information from the FDA suggests that Bayer was aware that Yaz and Yasmin side effects and benefits were not advertised as clearly as they should have been. Nor were the drugs superior to other birth control pills, a claim of their advertising campaigns that drew harsh criticism from the FDA. Many Yasmin lawsuits have already been filed that claim Bayer failed to warn the public about the dangers of taking their oral contraceptives.

If you have experienced blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or gallbladder disease as the result of taking Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella, you may have recourse. Contact a Yasmin lawyer to explore your legal options.

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.

A statute of limitations is a law that limits the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit. There are several factors that affect the statutory deadline for filing your Yasmin lawsuit. 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

Wyoming Statute of Limitations
Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-102 et seq.

Personal Injury
4 Years

Products Liability
4 Years

Wrongful Death
2 Years

Discovery Rule
In certain situations it isn’t reasonably possible for a person who has suffered an injury to know the cause of their injury until some time has passed. For example, a woman who developed a pulmonary embolism (PE) or blood clot after using Yaz, but did not know that Yasmin may have caused their PE.

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

The above state statute of limitations (time to bring a legal case) have 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 review of any potential legal claims and relevant statutes of limitation related to side effects of Yasmin it is important to consult with an attorney to determine how the law applies to your specific legal claims.

We represent all women suffering from Yasmin side effects on a contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please call toll free at 1-888-343-5375 or fill out our short online contact form and a Yasmin lawyer will contact you to answer any of your questions.

There are never any legal fees or expenses unless you receive compensation

A statute of limitations is a law that limits the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit. There are several factors that affect the statutory deadline for filing your Yasmin lawsuit. 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

Wisconsin Statute of Limitations
Wis. Stat. Ann. § 893.01 et seq.

Personal Injury
3 Years

Products Liability
3 Years

Wrongful Death
3 Years

Discovery Rule
In certain situations it isn’t reasonably possible for a person who has suffered an injury to know the cause of their injury until some time has passed. For example, a woman who developed a pulmonary embolism (PE) or blood clot after using Yaz, but did not know that Yasmin may have caused their PE.

The discovery rule does not apply in every state and every situation. Sometimes a statute of limitations will have expired and you may be legally barred from bringing a claim. It is important to contact a Yasmin lawyer as soon as possible if you think you may have a potential Yasmin lawsuit claim.

The above state statute of limitations (time to bring a legal case) have 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 review of any potential legal claims and relevant statutes of limitation related to side effects of Yasmin it is important to consult with an attorney to determine how the law applies to your specific legal claims.

We represent all women suffering from Yasmin problems on a contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please call toll free at 1-888-343-5375 or fill out our short online contact form and a Yasmin lawyer will contact you to answer any of your questions.

There are never any legal fees or expenses unless you receive compensation

A statute of limitations is a law that limits the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit. There are several factors that affect the statutory deadline for filing your Yasmin lawsuit. 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

West Virginia Statute of Limitations
W. Va. Code § 55-2-1 et seq.

Personal Injury
2 Years

Products Liability
2 Years

Wrongful Death
2 Years

Discovery Rule
In certain situations it isn’t reasonably possible for a person who has suffered an injury to know the cause of their injury until some time has passed. For example, a woman who developed a pulmonary embolism (PE) or blood clot after using Yaz, but did not know that Yasmin may have caused their PE.

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

The above state statute of limitations (time to bring a legal case) have 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 review of any potential legal claims and relevant statutes of limitation related to side effects of Yasmin it is important to consult with an attorney to determine how the law applies to your specific legal claims.

We represent all women suffering from Yasmin side effects on a contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please call toll free at 1-888-343-5375 or fill out our short online contact form and a Yasmin attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions.

There are never any legal fees or expenses unless you receive compensation

A statute of limitations is a law that limits the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit. There are several factors that affect the statutory deadline for filing your Yasmin lawsuit. 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

Washington Statute of Limitations
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 4.16.005 et seq.

Personal Injury
3 Years

Products Liability
3 Years

Wrongful Death
3 Years

Discovery Rule
In certain situations it isn’t reasonably possible for a person who has suffered an injury to know the cause of their injury until some time has passed. For example, a woman who developed a pulmonary embolism (PE) or blood clot after using Yaz, but did not know that Yasmin may have caused their PE.

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

The above state statute of limitations (time to bring a legal case) have 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 review of any potential legal claims and relevant statutes of limitation related to side effects of Yasmin it is important to consult with an attorney to determine how the law applies to your specific legal claims.

We represent all women suffering from Yasmin side effects on a contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please call toll free at 1-888-343-5375 or fill out our short online contact form and a Yasmin lawyer will contact you to answer any of your questions.

There are never any legal fees or expenses unless you receive compensation