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Is the Birth Control Pill, Yaz, Safe?

CBS 13 Investigates: Is The Birth Control Pill Yaz Safe?

Millions of women take a birth control pill everyday. One of the most popular pills in America - Yaz - is now at the center of a growing lawsuit. You may have seen Yaz commercials on TV recently.
Hundreds of women claim Yaz is dangerous, and they say the side effects can be deadly. Yes, all birth control pills have risk. But, these women claim Yaz is different, and caused the illnesses that have destroyed their lives.
Tonight on the CBS 13 News @ 10 p.m. Brandi Hitt takes a closer look at this birth control pill to find out what makes Yaz different & she asks: Is it riskier than any other birth control pill? You'll also meet a Northern California mother who suffered a severe stroke that's changed her life forever.
Do you take Yaz? Are you happy with it or have you had problems? Post your comments here.
Again, Brandi's story airs tonight on the CBS 13 News at 10.
-Lisa

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