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Yaz Birth Control Weight Gain

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Yaz weight gain refers to the possibility that users may put on weight while using Yaz birth control as their contraceptive. Yaz, generically known as drospirenone, is a birth control pill that is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy, when taken as instructed. Produced by Bayer, Yaz birth control pills work by changing the cervical and uterine lining to make it nearly impossible for:

• sperm to fertilize an egg
• an egg to attach to the uterus

In addition to its use as an effective contraceptive medication, Yaz is also indicated for the treatment of:

• moderate acne (in menstruating women over 14 years old who are taking Yaz as a birth control pill)
• premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that causes women to experience insomnia, mood swings, bloating and other painful or debilitating symptoms

However, despite its many applications, Yaz is known to cause a range of mild to serious side effects, including weight gain. Women who develop uncomfortable, debilitating or severe Yaz side effects should:

• Meet with their doctor for a full physical examination
• Talk to their doctor about finding an alternative method of contraception, should side effects significantly affect their health or impair their quality of life
• Meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in Yaz birth control lawsuits, should severe side effects arise
  

Yaz Side Effects: Weight Gain

As one of the milder side effects of Yaz, weight gain can be a serious concern for some women. Although the weight gain associated with Yaz won't significantly affect a woman's health, it can cause her embarrassment or affect her self-image.

Reasons that women may gain weight while taking Yaz include:

• changes in appetite (also caused by Yaz)
• increase in water retention (bloating is usually due to changes in hormone levels)

It's important to note that not all women will gain weight while taking Yaz. Factors that affect whether or not Yaz weight gain will occur include a woman's:

• diet
• exercise regimen
• hormone levels and physiological makeup
• lifestyle habits (including whether she drinks alcohol)

Yaz Birth Control Weight Loss

Interestingly, some women report losing weight when taking Yaz birth control pills. As with Yaz weight gain, Yaz weight loss will depend on a woman's unique medical history, physiological makeup and her lifestyle habits.

Overcoming Yaz Weight Gain

Yaz patients concerned about gaining weight can take some measures to reduce their chances of Yaz weight gain, including by:

• eating a healthy diet (which involves eating balanced meals that are both low in fat and low in sodium)
• exercising for at least 30 minutes per day for at least 3 days per week
• minimizing their alcohol consumption

Should Yaz weight gain occur and cause women concern, it's important that affected women talk to their doctor about their experience. While, in most cases, Yaz weight gain is a normal side effect of the contraceptive medication, occasionally it may indicate the presence of more serious underlying conditions or other severe Yaz side effects.

Have you or a loved one been seriously injured after taking Yaz? If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced Yaz attorney who can evaluate your case and help you recover the compensation you need and deserve.

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