posted by on Jan 3
Yaz, a hormonal birth control, is manufactured by Bayer Healthcare and touted as the miracle pill for sufferers of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a severe form of PreMenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and affects about 5% of women. Yaz is also prescribed for acne and of course as an oral contraceptive. But if you’ve been taking Yaz birth control, you may want to know about a Yaz class action lawsuit that possibly pertains to you.
Some women taking Yaz develop Yaz Gallbladder Disease as a result of taking this oral contraceptive. Cholesterol levels may become high after taking Yaz, which adversely affects your gallbladder. Women taking Yaz may develop gallstones as a side effect, and this may result in the need for gallstone surgery. There is a Yaz class action lawsuit for this, and if you think you have gallstone symptoms as a result of taking Yaz, you may want to learn more. Even the negative side effects of having your gallstones treated, including gallstone removal surgery, are covered in the Yaz Class Action Lawsuit.
How do you know if you have gallstones? Symptoms can occur after eating fatty foods and often at night and include:
- you will have a steady pain in you upper right abdomen, and it may increase suddenly, called an “attack”
- pain in your upper back
- pain beneath your right shoulder
To see if you have gallstones, your doctor will perform an ultrasound and gallstones will be visible on the ultrasound monitor if you have them. Usually the remedy for gallstones if cholecystectomy, or gallbladder removal surgery. This has its own set of side effects, which are bloating, constipation, gas, and heartburn. You may need to change your diet after cholecystectomy, as well. All this possibly because you were prescribed Yaz birth control.
Stay informed about Yaz class action lawsuits and if you’re taking Yaz, talk to your doctor about gallstones and gallbladder disease.
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