Yaz is an oral contraceptive introduced to women in the United States in 2006. It’s a low-dose hormone version of Yasmin, which was introduced to the market in 2001. Both Yaz and Yasmin are sold by Bayer Healthcare. Yaz, like Yasmin, works on a hormonal level, preventing ovulation in order to prevent pregnancy. The synthetic hormones are the source of Yaz side effects, outlined below.
Yaz uses a combination of hormones, called ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone (DRSP). Both are synthetic variants of estrogen and progestin. Drospirenone is a progestin and very likely the source of serious health problems reported in women taking Yaz. Drospirenone is a “fourth generation” progestin, and is also found in Yasmin and its generic version, Ocella.
Yaz side effects are usually caused by too much or too little of estrogen and progestin in the pill formulation. Symptoms can include:
- acne
- breast tenderness
- depression
- hair loss
- weight gain
- nausea
- anxiety
These may be signs of serious health problems like:
- Thrombophlebitis
- HypertensionHepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors
- Gallbladder disease
- Arterial thromboembolism
- Pulmonary embolism
- Myocardial infarction
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Cerebral thrombosis
Gallbladder disease is of particular concern, as many women have developed this condition recently. In fact, there is probably a Yaz lawsuit forming in your state right now, due to increased symptoms of gallbladder disease possible linked to yaz. Don’t ignore Yaz side effects – take action today.
