Yet another study has highlighted the risks associated with newer birth control products, including Yaz, Yasmin, NuvaRing and Ortho Evra patch, finding that combination hormone birth control may double the…
Ten lots of Introvale birth control pills were recalled from stores this week, after it was discovered that a flaw in the packaging process may expose users to a risk…
The NuvaRing birth control ring and Ortho Evra birth control patch may substantially increase the risk of blood clots when compared with some older oral birth control pills, according to…
A consumer watchdog group has renewed calls for the Ortho Evra birth control patch to be removed from the market, due to an increased risk of blood clot.
A panel of federal drug experts has recommended that the FDA require clearer warnings to alert women that side effects of the Ortho Evra birth control patch may increase the…
The Bayer birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin may increase the risk of blood clots by as much as 75% when compared to older birth control pills, according to a…
A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving the Canadian version of the Ortho Evra birth control patch, resolving claims brought by women…
Johnson & Johnson has already agreed to pay over $68.7 million to settle Ortho Evra lawsuits over their birth control patch, yet new cases continue to be filed by women…
Bloomberg News reports that Johnson & Johnson has paid at least $68.7 million so far to settle Ortho Evra lawsuits filed by women who suffered blood clots as a result…
Use of the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch has been associated with an increased risk of serious and potentially fatal blood clots. Lawsuits are being pursued by women throughout the…
