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Research performed on healthy, premenopausal women in the Netherlands determined that Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella (Yasmin generic) suffered an magnified 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 merely the beginning of the controversy surrounding Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella and the subsequent lawsuits to come involving Yaz side effects.

Mass Tort is simply civil action that extends to a number of complainants. This process is taken against one or more corporate defendants in court. Unlike a class action where a group of people take it upon themselves to bring forth litigation jointly, in mass tort the original plaintiffs and law firms use mass media outlets to reach other possible plaintiffs. Those TV ads and websites wondering if you are a loved one have been effected by a particular product are the result of mass tort status.

It is essential that women become their own advocates and take charge of the decisions being made about their health and their bodies. As a whole, the American public relies too heavily on doctors and medications to give them answers in a bottle. In the internet age, it is up to you to do your own inquiry and become knowledgeable. Drug recalls and corporate lawsuits have become all too commonplace in the U.S.. At some point, people have to stop looking to the government and big business to have their best interests in mind. It is time for the public to ultimately take the first step and not be so quick to take anything passed to them in pill form.