Millions of women have chosen Yaz, also referred to as Yasmin or its generic form Ocella, as their birth control people and unfortunately are now paying for that decision. Yaz side effects have become widely reported and they are serious. While all birth control pills have some risks associated with them, the effects with Yaz seem to be a little more pronounced. We will cover what those side effects are exactly and what you can do if you have been affected by taking these pills.