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Produced by Berlex Laboratories, Inc., Yasmin® is an oral contraceptive medication that prevents pregnancy by changing a woman's cervical and uterine lining. When taken at the same time daily, Yasmin® is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.

Yasmin®, which is generically known as drospirenone, can also be prescribed to treat:

• moderate acne (in menstruating women older than 14)
• premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of PMS marked by depression, concentration problems, difficulty sleeping and other debilitating symptoms

Yasmin® may also be sold under the brand name Yaz, a form of drospirenone manufactured and distributed by Bayer.

Yasmin® Side Effects

Despite its various applications, Yasmin® has been reported to cause a range of mild to serious side effects for some women. Milder Yasmin® side effects can include:

• abdominal pain
• acne
• back pain
• breast pain, inflammation and/or tenderness
• fluctuations in menstrual cycles
• headaches
• nausea and/or vomiting
• vaginal discharge or dryness
• weight changes (which can be either weight gain or loss)
• yeast infections

More rarely, women can develop severe, life-threatening Yasmin® side effects, including:

• blood clots
• breast lumps
• depression
• heart attack
• hypertension (high blood pressure) and/or high cholesterol
• kidney disease
• liver damage (characterized by jaundice, stomach pain and/or dark urine)
• migraines
• pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung's airways that significantly impair breathing and re-oxygenation of the blood)
• severe allergic reactions (marked by facial or tongue swelling, hives and breathing difficulties)
• stroke
• unexplainable vaginal bleeding

Women who start experiencing any of the above health complications should seek immediate medical attention to prevent more damage to their health.

Risk Factors for Yasmin® Side Effects

Some women will be more likely to develop serious Yasmin® side effects than others. Those with the highest risk include women with a history of:

• adrenal gland disorder
• blood clotting disorders
• contraception-induced jaundice
• excessive alcohol consumption
• heart disease and other cardiac issues
• hormone-dependant cancers (such as breast or uterine cancer)
• hormone therapy
• hypertension and/or high cholesterol
• kidney or liver disease
• obesity or being overweight
• smoking
• stroke

What to do Following Serious Yasmin® Side Effects

• Seek emergency medical care to prevent further health problems and, in the worst cases, save their lives
• Follow through with all prescribed treatments for the best chances of full recovery
• Work with their doctor to find an alternative method of contraception
• Meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in Yasmin® lawsuits to find out if they have a legal claim against Berlex Laboratories, Inc.

During a free initial consultation, prospective plaintiffs can:

• Learn more about the process of compiling and winning a Yasmin® lawsuit
• Get estimates of possible settlements, based on awards in past cases similar to their own
• Decide whether they want to file an individual claim or join an already-progressing class action case

To encourage women injured by Yasmin® to pursue the settlements they deserve, Yasmin® lawyers work on contingency – so no payment for legal services will be due until the case is settled or a court award is won.

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Yasmin®? If so, contact us to talk to an experienced Yasmin® lawyer who can help you win the compensation you need and deserve.