What Is Yasmin/Yaz Used For?

For those who are unaware of what Yasmin is or as it is commonly referred to as Yaz it is a birth control pill that much like others boasts of being 99% effective while claiming to help treat the condition PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. PMDD is often marked by certain symptoms that include irritability, a change in appetite, feelings of being anxious or angry, and increasing depressed moods. You take one pill every day to supposedly prevent pregnancy and help treat PMDD however there are and have been women who have suffered extreme side effects while taking Yasmin/Yaz.

Yasmin has been known to cause side effects ranging from as mild as nausea to more severe cases. If you have taken Yasmine/Yaz there are certain things you should watch out for. These symptoms including difficulties in breathing, your chest tightening up, swelling of your face including your lips, tongue, lumps in your breast or discharge from breast, pain in all parts of your legs, swelling, increasing or decreasing amounts of urine produced, pain in your chest or a feeling of heaviness, a feeling of confusion, coughing to the point of spitting out blood, fainting or dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, extreme pain in the left side including jaw, elbow, arm and shoulder, extreme mood changes, headaches including migraines which can cause a constant feeling of being dizzy, missed cycles, feeling of numbness in the arm and leg, weakness, constant vaginal bleeding or spotting, problems with falling sleep or staying asleep, pains in the stomach or feelings of tenderness, feeling short of breath, abrupt episodes of vomiting, swelling of certain body parts including hands and feet, displays of liver problems including yellowing of the skin or the eyes, very dank urine, pale colored stools, irritation in the vaginal area, and even changes in your vision.

If you have suffered from any of the following or are still having problems due to your usage of Yaz it is important to know that you are not alone. Many women have reported problems from using Yasmin/Yaz with some side effects and symptoms being so sever they have hindered their ability to do certain things they could before and their ability to function. If you believe that you have suffered from the usage of Yaz contacting a lawyer can benefit you. With such severe side effects as those suffered with Yaz you may be eligible for compensation to help you recover from the usage of Yaz. It is especially important for those who have suffered enough to where you can no longer work to get legal assistance so that you are able to live your life as close to that before taking Yaz.

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