According to Yahoo News, A Swiss health insurer is baking a woman and her family as they sue Bayer, the creator of Yasmin. Yasmin is one of the third generation birth control pills. The third generation pills have come under fire for their use of newer progestins that appear to have a much higher risk of blood clots. In the United States, Bayer has already paid out $750 million to just under 3,500 individuals who feel that they suffered a pulmonary embolism due to the use of Yasmin.
Combined oral contraceptives are a known risk factor for pulmonary embolism. Individuals who have had a pulmonary embolism and would like to use birth control should speak with their doctor(r) about the options. More information can also be found by clicking here.
Combined oral contraceptives are a known risk factor for pulmonary embolism. Individuals who have had a pulmonary embolism and would like to use birth control should speak with their doctor(r) about the options. More information can also be found by clicking here.
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