Blood Clots
In addition to preventing women from unwanted pregnancy, Yaz birth control may also be responsible for serious blood clot formation. Cases across America have been reported where women taking Yaz birth control have experienced blood clot problems from Yaz and additional painful and life threatening conditions due to Yaz birth control. Yaz birth control, also marketed as Yasmin and Ocella, contain a synthetic fourth generation progestin called drospirenone, which has been known to dehydrate the body, thicken blood, increase the level of potassium in the body, and, because of these three things, cause blood clots.
Who is at Risk for Yaz Blood Clots?
Women who are taking, or have taken Yaz birth control may be at risk for blood clots. Furthermore, Yaz blood clots may be more common in women who fall into one of these categories:
- If you smoke a pack of cigarettes or more a day, you could suffer from the blood clots from Yaz
- Yaz blood clots have also been more commonly linked to women over the age of 35 years old
- Women with diabetes may suffer from blood clots and Yaz
- If you have high levels of blood cholesterol or fat, you are also at an increased risk for blood clots from Yaz.
However, it is important to note that many women with active and healthy lifestyles have also suffered from Yaz blood clot side effects. The harsh reality is if you are taking Yaz, then you are at risk for blood clots.
What are the Yaz Blood Clot Symptoms and Conditions?
If you are taking Yaz/Yasmin, be on the lookout for the following Yasmin blood clot symptoms and conditions:
- A heaviness in the chest – this could indicate a heart attack, one of the serious conditions of Yaz blood clots
- A sharp pain in the chest, sudden shortness of breath or coughing up blood – these symptoms could suggest a possible blood clot in your lung, another harmful Yaz side effects.
- Sudden partial or complete loss of vision – this could indicate a blood clot in the eye
- Sudden intense headache, vomiting, fainting, dizziness or any problems with vision, speech, weakness or numbness – these severe Yaz symptoms could indicate a possible stroke, another serious condition associated with blood clots.
- Pain in the calf, legs, arms or any other area – any pain can indicate a blood clot in that area which can affect your entire body.
Contact a Yaz Blood Clot Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love has suffered from the serious conditions caused by Yaz blood clots, or if you have lost time and money from blood clots, then you deserve to be compensated for your loss. Contact us today by filling out a form on the side of the page or calling 800-732-3070 to speak to an experienced Yaz lawyer about your situation. We work on a contingency basis which means there are no legal fees unless you win your case. Put an end to the serious health conditions caused by Yasmin blood clots and get the compensation you deserve.