One of the reasons that Yasmin was so successful on a scientific level is because one of its ingredients had rarely been used in other birth control medications.  Unfortunately, this ingredient is also what's suspected of playing a large role in the development of DVT in women.  This ingredient is a progestin that's specifically known as drospirenone, and it's only used in Yasmin, Yaz and Ocella, which is the generic equivalent of Yasmin and Yaz.  Drospirenone has an impact on the body's regulation of the balance between salt and water, and when that balance is thrown off, serious problems can result.

DVT is a condition whereby blood clots form deep inside the tissue of the body, most commonly in the legs.  Eventually, these clots grow to the point that they break off from their original site and begin to travel through the circulatory system.  Some cases involve the attachment of this traveling clot to an artery, which can be fatal if the situation is not diagnosed quickly and treated aggressively.  While early symptoms of DVT usually include intense pain and swelling in the area of the body where the clot exists, there have been cases of DVT where outward symptoms were not detectable until the condition had progressed to dangerous states.

Ultimately, the FDA got involved in different ways, but as of yet the product has not been recalled.  Regardless, Bayer Healthcare has received warnings from the government regarding its manufacturing practices and advertising tactics, and those who have suffered from Yasmin side effects have initiated legal actions against Bayer Healthcare.  If you or someone you love has suffered from Yasmin side effects, you need to contact the Yasmin lawyers at the law firm of Atkins & Markoff as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation.