Yasmin

Yasmin is known as combination oral birth control drugs because it contains a combination of the hormones estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin (drospirenone).

Yasmin prevents ovulation and causes changes in the cervical and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Yasmin is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years old and have started having menstrual periods, and who wish to use birth control pills to prevent pregnancy.

This medication is also used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), such as anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble concentrating, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, breast tenderness, joint or muscle pain, headache, and weight gain.

The following side effects are associated with oral contraceptives, including Yasmin.

•Thrombophlebitis
• Arterial thromboembolism
• Pulmonary embolism
• Myocardial infarction
• Cerebral hemorrhage
• Cerebral thrombosis
• Hypertension
• Gallbladder disease
• Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors

Yasmin has been linked to serious, life-threatening injuries including blood clots, strokes, heart attacks and death. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to Yasmin, call an attorney at Hach & Rose today.