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New Study Links Yasmin/Yaz to Heart Attack & Stroke
By Kimberly Mirando
A new study released June 14, 2012 found that combined estrogen-progestin birth control products such as Yasmin and Yaz may double a woman’s risk of stroke and heart attack compared to other hormonal contraceptives. The study backs the claims of thousands of women suing drug makers for serious Yasmin/Yaz injuries caused by blood clots and other adverse side effects. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, was based on 15 years of data from more than 1.6 million women aged 15 to 49, and compared the heart risks from various forms of hormonal contraception. Researchers found that women taking low-dose estrogen pills combined with progestin, such as Yaz and Yasmin, were up to twice as likely to experience heart attacks and strokes as women who did not use hormonal contraception. These risks were up to three times higher for users of NuvaRing and Ortho Evra patches than non-users. Women with diabetes, high blood pressure and those over 35 were at even greater risk. The new study backs an October 2011 study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which suggested a nearly double increase in the risk of blood clots for women who use Yasmin and Yaz compared to users of other hormonal contraceptives. Labels on Yasmin and Yaz birth control were updated in April of this year to include warning that they may be linked to a higher risk of blood clots.
More than 10,000 Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits have been filed by women claiming personal injury caused by heart attacks, strokes, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other serious Yasmin side effects. Many of these lawsuits are currently pending in the Yasmin and Yaz (Drospirenone) Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2100) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Yasmin/Yaz Blood Clot Lawsuit MDL
The Yasmin/Yaz lawsuit MDL is often a good choice for women hoping to bring a Yasmin/Yaz lawsuit because it allows thousands of Yasmin/Yaz blood clot victims to file lawsuits under the jurisdiction of one judge, but allows them to retain their own attorney and receive an individual award if the case is won or settled. The award they would receive in the Yasmin/Yaz lawsuit MDL is typically much larger than any individual award expected in a Yasmin/Yaz class action lawsuit. For example, in a class action lawsuit, hundreds of thousands of Yasmin/Yaz users are joined together. Once or if a Yasmin/Yaz class action settlement is reached, class members would typically share the award and the award may be in the thousands of dollars range per claimant, rather than tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars in some cases for individual Yaz blood clot lawsuits. On the other hand, if the Yasmin/Yaz lawsuit MDL settles, everyone who joins the MDL would receive any financial award individually, unlike in a class action lawsuit. The Yasmin/Yaz MDL lawyers will determine exactly what each Plaintiff will receive depending on the injury suffered. This may mean that those who file Yasmin/Yaz wrongful death lawsuits due to heart attack or stroke will receive more than those who successfully recovered from a Yasmin heart attack or Yaz stroke. The Yasmin/Yaz law firms litigating the MDL will determine this as the case progresses.
Yasmin/Yaz Side Effects
Anyone who has used Yasmin or Yaz birth control needs to know the side effects so they can be caught and hopefully treated without resulting in a heart attack or stroke. Common Yasmin/Yaz side effects alleged in lawsuits include heart attack, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), stroke, blood clots and gallbladder disease. Those who experienced Yasmin blood clots or other adverse effects may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other injuries. If you or a loved one has experienced any of these Yaz side effects, it’s critical that you speak with a Yasmin/Yaz compensation consultant now to determine if you are a good fit to file a Yaz class action lawsuit or individual Yasmin blood clot lawsuit. The medical expenses alone for any Yasmin/Yaz side effect could amount in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and sadly some have died as a result of these side effects. Multiple Yasmin wrongful death lawsuits have been filed by families who lost their loved one due to a Yasmin heart attack, pulmonary embolism, stroke or other deadly Yaz side effect.
If you would like more information about filing a Yasmin/Yaz class action lawsuit or would like to file an individual Yasmin/Yaz lawsuit or join the Yasmin/Yaz MDL, just go to the Yasmin/Yaz Birth Control Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page. You can submit your information, or your loved one’s, to Yaz attorneys who are actively investigating all claims regarding Yaz blood clots, heart attack, stroke and other complications from taking Yasmin or Yaz birth control. Yasmin attorneys are waiting to talk to you now and the consultation is free. These lawyers don’t get paid unless you win or settle.
Updated July 3rd, 2012
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