Studies performed on healthy, premenopausal women in the Netherlands determined that Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella (generic Yaz) suffered an enhanced risk of venous thrombosis as compared to non-users. The risks were increased as high as fivefold with oral contraceptive pills. These reports were published in August 2009. This was solely the beginning of the contention surrounding Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella and the resultant lawsuits to come regarding Yaz side effects.

It all began when women in their 20s and 30s were suddenly falling victim to ischemic stroke and heart attack after being put on Yasmin. Young, healthy individuals who were on this brand of birth control for as little as a few months were exhibiting symptoms of major side effects and serious health risks. Cardiovascular injury, organ failure, and blood clots are just some of the serious birth control side effects allegedly experienced by patients put on this oral contraceptive.

Any women that have been injured as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella may be eligible to recompense. Many attorneys and legal aid agencies such as thelegaladvocate.com now offer assistance to anyone having side effects and health issues as a direct result of using Yaz contraception. Now that more women across the United States are coming forward and filing suit, the legal system is moving closer to offering justice for those who were misled by the birth control manufacturers and possibly their doctors.