At Risk for Gallbladder Disease?
Concerned about gallstones? If you have had pain from gallstones, you may be wondering if you are at risk for more gallstones or further complications from gallbladder disease. Yasmin and Ocella birth control have been linked with some women who have developed gallbladder problems. Although each individual’s situation varies, there are some general risk factors that may predispose people to problems with their gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that is located in the abdomen and connects to the liver and small intestine through tubes called ducts. The gallbladder’s main responsibility is to store bile that is made by the liver and transport it to the small intestine when needed to help digest fat. The bile goes in and out of the gallbladder through the ducts. When hardened bits of cholesterol or bile material form in the gallbladder, they are called gallstones. While they can exist without causing problems for years, sometimes the gallstones will cause pain, eith
