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Birth control pills are known to increase the risk of stroke. There are two general types of strokes: those caused by blood clots and those caused by blood hemorrhage. Studies have shown that both types of strokes are increased in oral contraceptive users, especially in women older than 35, and even more so in women older than 35 who smoke.

Women with high blood pressure taking Yasmin® also have been found to be at an increased risk of having a stroke.

Stroke Symptoms

Signs of a stroke vary depending upon what part of the brain is deprived of blood by the stroke. The area not receiving blood, and therefore the oxygen the blood carries to keep the tissues alive and well, dies. Some different signs of stroke are:

• Headache
• Difficulty pronouncing words or slurred speech
• Difficulty in finding words or understanding speech
• Paralysis or inability to move one side of the body
• Dizziness
• Problems with balance

Contact a Yasmin® Attorney

If you or someone you love has taken Yasmin® and suffered a stroke, you can contact a Yasmin® lawyer to find if you qualify to recover compensation for your loss and suffering. Our attorneys are available to investigate claims on behalf of women nationwide. You can reach a Yasmin® lawyer by calling (800) 673-5138.

What Is Yasmin®?

Yasmin® is a birth control pill in the COC (combined oral contraceptive) category. The two active ingredients in Yasmin® are ethinylestradiol and drospirenone. These are both synthetic hormones. Ethinylestradiol is a manufactured form of estrogen. Drospirenone is a synthetic form of progesterone.

The drug works by causing changes in the cervix and uterus. It does the following:

• Thickens the area around the cervix, making it more difficult for the sperm to pass through the opening into the uterus
• Prevents the egg from implanting in the uterine wall through biochemical changes
• Prevents the regular monthly release of an egg

Who Should Not Take Yasmin®?

Persons with the following conditions should not take Yasmin® or should talk to their doctor about their condition before they do:

• Depression
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Breast, uterine, or other type of hormone-dependent cancer
• Adrenal gland disorder
• Heart valve disorder
• High blood pressure
• Migraines
• Kidney or liver disease
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Jaundice
• Gallbladder disease
• Seizures or epilepsy

To speak with an Yasmin® attorney about a stroke, contact us today.