Health Risks Of Oral Contraceptives

Despite the screening process used by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent unsafe drugs from entering the market, many slip through the cracks. Some such drugs, such as the birth control pill Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella have been linked with severe side effects, including: heart attack, blood clots, and stroke.
Health Risks
Women who have taken oral contraceptives in the past without problems may still be at risk if they have switched to Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella. These birth control pills contain an ingredient known as drospirenone, which no other oral contraceptive contains. The health risks associated with this component result from a sharp increase in a woman's blood potassium levels, known as hyperkalemia. If left undetected, hyperkalemia can be life-threatening because it affects your heart's ability to function properly.
Known Side-Effects
Women who have taken Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella have reported the following side effects, which can range from mild to severe:
• Blood clots
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Gallbladder disease
• Cerebral hemorrhaging
• Hypertension
• Liver tumors (benign and malignant)
Symptoms
If you have taken these dangerous oral contraceptives, it is important that you are aware of the symptoms that may indicate a more serious underlying condition. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, consult your healthcare provider immediately.
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps and bloating
• Weight gain
• Bleeding or spotting between menstrual cycles
• Fainting
• Confusion
• Allergic reactions
Not all women who are suffering from the side-effects of their birth control experience symptoms. It is recommended that if you are taking these oral contraceptives, to schedule and evaluation with your doctor to be certain that you are not at risk for a sudden-onset of illness that could be lethal.
Liability
Victims of Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella are seeking compensation for their losses. Because the pill has been available on the market since 2001, thousands of women have been exposed to its negative side-effects. If you are one of the many women who have suffered injury because of your oral contraceptive, join the fight and help take a legal stance against the manufacturers of this harmful product. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
For more information about the side effects of Yaz or Yasmin, and the impending lawsuit against Bayer, contact a YAZ lawsuit attorney of Williams Kherkher today.

By: Joseph Devine

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