Birth control is a valuable medication that can protect women from the responsibility of a child and still give them the sexual freedom that they want. Yet sometimes these contraceptive pills and methods come with dangerous and even deadly consequences. According to BusinessWeek, the Bayer AG drug company has been involved in over 1,000 lawsuits concerning the adverse effects of their Yasmin and YAZ birth control pills.

Both the pills have been proven to create blood clots in the pulmonary veins and arteries. At least 50 people have perished from a heart attack or stroke that was the direct result of taking the pills. The company has had to set aside approximately 500 million euros in order to cover the lawsuits that keep coming their way. While they deny it, some women are also coming with suits that the bill damages the gall bladder and causes gall stones.

Bayer AG provides the number four most popular birth control pill for women in the United States, but the constant barrage of lawsuits may start to deter women from purchasing these options. According to the FDA, women who are on Bayer’s Yaz pill are 75 percent more likely to experience a blood clot than women that are on another birth control drug. If you experience a blood clot from Yaz, the dangerous can be significant. The clot can travel to other parts of the body, and if it makes it to the lungs or brain then the small clot can be deadly. This is a condition that is known as venous thromboembolism (VTA.)

VTA most commonly occurs in any new birth control drugs that contain a hormone known as drospirenone. This sex hormone is found in Beyaz, Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Safryal, Zarah, Syeda, and Yasmin as well as a host of other pills. Bayer, a drug manufacturing company that is based in Germany, is currently evaluating the dangers of the drospirenone in their products. Similar blood clot issues can happen when women use the Ortho Evra patch which is sold by Johnson & Johnson. This pill permits that

Another dangerous contraceptive is the Nuva Ring, which is a tool that is inserted into the vagina once a month to prevent pregnancy. The ring releases controlled amounts of ethinyl estradiol into the body in a combination with estonogestrel. These hormones can help to prevent pregnancy. While the hormones may keep women from conceiving, they can also keep them from having a happy and healthy lifestyle. Estonogestral is a third generation progestin desogestrel that has been linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.

The hormone seems to create a host of heart problems, and the Nuva Ring delivers are shockingly high dose. The birth control ring has recently started to create pulmonary embolysm and deep vein thrombosis. In addition, people who use Nuva Ring have reported other blood clot issues. These clots have led to heart attacks and strokes in some cases, and even a sudden and untimely death. Nuva Rung has not adequately warned consumers of the dangers of the contraceptive, therefore those who are affected may have the right to compensation.

According to CBS News, women should consult at length with their doctor before choosing a form or prescription for birth control. They should also talk about the risks involved with various contraceptives, and start by choosing an older brand that does not use blood-clotting hormones. If you have been injured or someone you love was killed because of a dangerous birth control then talk to a medical malpractice attorney today for more information.