Yaz Lawsuit

Since the number of women who experience severe side effects associated with oral contraceptives has traditionally been so low, doctors have felt comfortable prescribing these types of birth control. However, recent lawsuits involving the Yaz birth control pills have questioned whether the potential benefits outweigh the risks associated with Yaz.

Prescribed Uses of Yaz

Yaz is one of many fourth generation birth control pills. Other pills in this category include Yasmin and Ocella, the generic form of Yasmin. Unlike other contraceptives, Yaz has also been prescribed to patients to help curb severe acne problems and for women who have premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This condition results in women experiencing irritability, tension, and severe depression before their menstruation begins. Due to the increased potential uses for Yaz, the drug has experienced an increase in popularity, which has allowed more women to be exposed to its potential risks.

Risks and Lawsuits Associated With Yaz

Individuals taking Yaz have reported moderate side effects, such as cramping and mild nausea. More severe side effects have included migraines, high blood pressure, mood changes, gallbladder disease, uterine bleeding, kidney disease, and giant hives. Many of the lawsuits surrounding Yaz have focused on the risk of blood clots, pulmonary embolisms, strokes, and heart attacks that are associated with Yaz. The severe effects of Yaz have resulted in more than 10,000 patients filing lawsuits against Bayer, the manufacturer of Yaz. Both former patients and the families of loved ones whose deaths have been attributed to Yaz have sued Bayer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has also ruled that Bayer exaggerated the drugs' potential benefits in their advertising campaigns and failed to fully disclose the potential side effects. 

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