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Both Yaz and Yasmin contain the controversial synthetic progestin, drospirenone. Ocella is the generic version of Yasmin. Yasmin and Yaz are third generation birth control pills marketed by Bayer Healthcare. Both birth control pills are different from other third generation combined hormonal birth control pills in that they contain drospirenone, a progestin that is unlike other progestins available in the United States. Pills containing drospirenone were never marketed in the United States before Bayer introduced Yasmin in April 2001, followed by Yaz in 2006.
Over 50 reports of Yasmin or Yaz deaths were reported to the FDA between the first quarter of 2004 and the third quarter of 2008 according to published accounts. The deaths involved women as young as 17 and included cardiac arrests, pulmonary embolisms and strokes, with elevated levels of potassium in the blood frequently reported as the cause of these health-related tragedies.
The FDA has warned that advertising for Yasmin and Yaz are misleading and minimize important risk information.
Studies have confirmed the increased risk of Yasmin and Yaz compared to other birth control pills. Oral contraceptives containing drospirenone are associated with a significantly increased risk of venous thrombosis (blood clots) compared with oral contraceptives containing another common progestogen, Levonorgestrel.
The Most Serious Yasmin, Yaz and Ocella Side Effects Include:
• Blood Clots
• Stroke (clot in the brain)
• Pulmonary Embolism (clot in the lung)
• Cardiac Arrest (clot in the heart)
• Deep Vein Thrombosis or “DVT” (A DVT is clot in a deep vein, the largest veins in the body. If a clot blocks a deep vein, it is usually life threatening)
• Gallbladder Problems
• Kidney Problems
If you or a loved one used Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, and suffered from any of the injuries mentioned or other side effects associated with this product, you may have a claim. 
Please fill out our online form, or call:
1-800-664-1734
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