The Link Between Yaz & Gallbladder Disease
The Yaz birth control pill is the brand name for drosperinone, a synthetic progestin. Combined with ethynyl estradiol, a bio-active estrogen, drosperinone works primarily by stopping ovulation. The drug also changes a woman’s uterine lining and cervical mucus, to further prevent pregnancy.
This trendy birth control pill, the most popular one in the world, was introduced to the United States in 2001. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals produces the pill, which the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for use in America. Drosperinone also goes by the brand name Yasmin and the generic name Ocella, also produced and marketed by Bayer.
In addition to its birth control properties, the drosperinone contraceptive is sometimes used to treat premenstrual dysphonic disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Some doctors also prescribe the drug for moderate acne cases.
The synthetic component found in this birth control pill has diuretic properties that have been linked to serious cases of kidney damage and gallbladder problems, among other serious health conditions. Problems occur when a digestive fluid called bile hardens and blocks the gallbladder’s bile duct. The hardened deposits, called gallstones, typically require no treatment. However, gall stones that cause problems usually require surgery or removal. Serious infections can occur without treatment. In rare cases, they may even result in death.
Yaz Gallbladder Disease Symptoms
The symptoms of bladder disease are called “gallstone attacks” because they involve a quick and sudden onset. Symptoms can include weight loss, gas, or colic; bloating; upper abdominal pain; indigestion; fever or chills; nausea or vomiting; jaundice around the eyes; and pain in the right shoulder, or between the shoulder blades. These attacks often happen at night, or after eating a fatty meal.
Women who are diagnosed with gall stones and related problems after taking Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. Hundreds of consumers have already filed lawsuits against Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, after reports of life-threatening illnesses and deaths related to drosperinone.
Yaz Gallbladder Lawsuit Settlement
If you or a loved one are experiencing gallstones, gallbladder damage, or similar health issues, contact an attorney through the form on this page for a FREE Consultation. Do not put it off. The attorney will thoroughly examine your case to determine if you qualify to be a part of the lawsuit and possibly receive settlement money.
