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Yaz birth control side effects are not the main focus of the glossy, upbeat Yaz commercials shown on national TV, but they're a very important aspect of this type of contraceptive. With a "new" synthetic hormone, drospirenone (or drsp®) as a primary component of its formula for preventing pregnancy, Yaz birth control is a unique medication with three different applications, each of which is approved by the FDA:
However, both the package labeling and the website for Yaz birth control list a set of nearly 40 possible side effects associated with its use. Although essentially every drug in use around the world has side effects for at least some people, the side effects for Yaz birth control — as a combined hormone medication — are rather numerous.
In fact, Yaz birth control's side effects and the Yaz television marketing campaign engendered Yaz birth control lawsuits and other legal actions by both individuals and the Attorneys General of 27 states:
A settlement was reached in early 2009 between these states and the FDA as plaintiffs and Bayer (the manufacturer of Yaz) as the defendant. As part of this unusual settlement, Bayer agreed to revise its misleading Yaz advertising and include a more detailed list of the potential Yaz side effects.
Hair loss is an unexpected (and barely discussed by Bayer) possible Yaz birth control side effect. Although there are no published clinical data regarding Yaz and hair loss, many women have reported experiencing hair loss after taking Yaz for a few cycles. The hair loss may be related to the form of synthetic progesterone contained in Yaz — drospirenone. If you are seeing hair loss as you're taking Yaz, talk to your doctor about it, now.
In addition to the potential physical side effects of Yaz birth control pills, there are several serious emotional symptoms that a woman may experience when using Yaz as a contraceptive, including:
These symptoms are another matter to discuss with your doctor before taking Yaz birth control.
If you have been taking Yaz — or if your partner or other loved one is taking Yaz — an awareness of the potential side effects is crucial. Schedule a free and confidential consultation with an attorney who represents individuals harmed by defective and dangerous drugs, and learn more about Yaz and your legal rights. If you have already been injured by one of the many Yaz side effects, you may qualify to recover compensation for your losses. For more information and help, contact a Yaz Birth Control Lawyer today.
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