The Yaz Breakdown
Yaz is a form of birth control that prevents ovulation and also works to cause changes in the cervical and uterine lining in a woman's body in order to prevent pregnancy. These changes make it hard for sperm to reach the uterus and they also make it difficult for an egg to become fertilized. This way it cannot become attached to the uterus.
Yaz is not only used to prevent pregnancy in women, but it is also prescribed to help treat moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years old of age. For these young women using Yaz in order to treat acne, it is required that they have started their menstrual periods, otherwise serious health complications can occur.
Yaz is also one of the many prescriptions that is used to help treat symptoms of and relating to premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Some symptoms associated with this disorder include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Irritability
- Trouble concentrating
- Joint or muscle pain
- Headache
- Several other symptoms are also associated with PMDD.
Serious Health Complications Linked to Yaz
Recent studies have linked birth defects in unborn babies to this particular type of birth control. In light of these new findings doctors and researchers strongly warn against using Yaz to treat health problems if you are already pregnant. It has also been found that those with any of the following health problems should also steer clear of Yaz:
- A history of stroke or blood clot
- Circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes)
- A heart valve disorder
- Breast or uterine cancer
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Kidney or liver disease
- An adrenal gland disorder
- Severe high blood pressure
- Migraine headaches
- History of jaundice caused by the use of birth control pills.
According to the FDA, Yaz can cause birth defects. This is why it is so important to tell your doctor right if you become pregnant while being prescribed the medication. The hormones in Yaz have been found to pass into breast milk, which could cause serious harm to a nursing baby. It has also been found that Yaz can slow the production of breast milk in a woman's body, so you should not use or be prescribed the medication while breast-feeding.
Recent News Cast a Negative Light on Yaz
Yaz has more recently been in the news amidst a stream of lawsuits and grim stories. Many women have had serious reactions to the birth control and as a result have suffered from strokes. Serious blood clots have also been reported in women taking Yaz.
Statistics show that between 2004 and 2008 alone, 50 women have died in the United States as the result of taking Yaz. Some of these cases involved severe blockages in lung arteries. Since Yaz's popularity rose and more and more health complications were reported, more than 100 lawsuits have been filed against Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the producers of Yaz. Some of these lawsuits regarding Yaz are seeking compensation for medical bills and loss of enjoyment of life. While others are being filed by family members who lost loved ones due to the alarming side effects of Yaz.
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