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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.

 

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