Yaz Birth Control Pills Blamed for 23 Deaths in Lawsuit Birth control Yaz and Yasmin are being blamed in 23 deaths after they were suspected of causing blood clots, leading to unexpected and sudden death. Doctors and pharmacists have been included in documentation that is part of a class-action lawsuit against Bayer, the maker of the pills. The pills include a new synthetic hormone that no other birth control has: Drospirone. It is called a "newer ...
June 13, 2013 - Opposing Views
Commonly prescribed birth control linked to 23 Canadian Deaths Two commonly prescribed birth control pills have been associated with the deaths of 23 women in Canada, according to documents obtained from Health Canada by NBC News.
June 12, 2013 - KWWL Iowa
Popular birth control suspected in 23 deaths Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills have been linked to the deaths of 23 women, many of whom died from blood clots
June 12, 2013 - Salon.com