While it is now well-known that the birth control pills Yasmin, Yaz, and Ocella are assocated with increased risk of blood clots, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis (“DVT”), heart attack, and stroke, recent reports indicate that these birth control pills may also be connected to...

YAZ lawsuits are increasing throughout the country.  As of recently, a total of 32 federal lawsuits have been filed throughout the United States on behalf of YAZ victims.  These suits state claims sounding in strict liability, negligence, and failure to warn.    On July 24, 2009, lawyers...

The popular birth control, Yaz and Yasmin (generically known as Ocella), differ from other oral contraceptives in that they contain a unique progestin component known as drospirenone. Drospirenone, only recently approved for use in the drug in 2001, is not used in any other birth...