Yaz Blood Clots Lead to California Lawsuit

Alleging Yaz blood clots, on November 17, 2011, Allison Zelinski and her Yasmin lawyer filed suit in California's Superior Court (Los Angeles). Blood clots are one of several Yaz side effects, which include serious conditions such as Yaz deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and Yaz gallbladder disease. The plaintiff adopted the master complaint in continuing coordinated litigation against Bayer, the manufacturer of Yaz, as well as Berlix Laboratories and other defendants involved in the process of creating and distributing Yaz birth control pills.

Yasmin Lawyer Files as Coordinated Litigation

Zelinski's case joins several Yaz lawsuits against Bayer in coordinated litigation headquartered in California. The California cases are just part of the offensive; multidistrict litigation against the pharmaceutical company is currently underway in Illinois. The growing number of cases – and victims of Yaz side effects – is an indicator of the prevalence and growing impact of Yaz side effects around the country.

Zelinski Alleges Yaz Blood Clots

Through her Yasmin Lawyer, Zelinski seeks damages for injuries suffered after taking Yaz. The plaintiff alleges that she developed Yaz blood clots – an oft-cited complaint in Yaz lawsuits. Yaz is known to cause blood clots because it contains drospirenone, a synthetic hormone that mimics the body's natural progesterone.

Yaz Side Effects Varied, Dangerous

Blood clots can lead to other serious Yaz side effects, including Yaz deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, and stroke. DVT is characterized by blood clots located in the deep veins, generally in the thighs and lower legs. Yaz pulmonary embolism and stroke begin with blood clots or DVT. When blood clots dislodge, they can travel through the circulatory system to other parts of the body. If a blood clot reaches the lungs and obstructs a pulmonary artery, it can cause pulmonary embolism. Likewise, if a blood clot reaches the brain, stroke can occur. If not treated immediately, these conditions can be fatal.

Other side effects related to Yaz and Yasmin oral contraceptives include swelling, infections, pain, and skin ulcers. As of early 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently researching the relationship between alleged Yaz side effects and drospirenone. Conclusions are expected later this year.