Yaz and Yasmin are another prime example of corporate greed and lust for profits outweighing the public welfare. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. the makers of Yaz and Yasmin has over 7,000 lawsuits against them for personal injuries related to these drugs. The pharmaceutical maker made some strong claims in commercials about the drug’s ability to relieve acne, moodiness, headaches, bloating, muscle aches, and premenstrual syndrome. The only problem is that the FDA did not approve the use of Yaz for these conditions. It is true that traditional contraceptives have been use to treat acne and Yaz was approved for use against moderate acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. However, Bayer had been misleading and neglectful in its advertisements about the risks associated with these drugs. The dangers of Yaz are much greater than traditional contraceptives. Women have suffered blood clots, gall bladder disorders, stroke, liver damage, and lumps in the breast, vaginal bleeding, heart attack, death, and pulmonary embolism. Some women were found taking Yaz not for contraception but to treat acne only.
Deaths From Yasmin Contraceptives
There is the story of Brittany Prewitt a 15-year-old girl that died from a pulmonary embolism because of Yasmin. Her dermatologist originally
