Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have all been linked to serious conditions such as heart attack, liver damage, stroke, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis due to the increase risk of blood clots while taking Yaz. Yaz has been responsible for several of these harmful conditions in young women and, in a few instances, even death.

However, by the time the truth surfaced, in January 2009, Yaz and Ocella were two of the best selling oral contraceptives on the market and millions of women were (and are) taking it. There are three ways you can protect yourself from Yaz blood clots which are listed below:

Understanding how Yaz Works

The first thing you need to do is understand how Yaz birth control works. Yaz is a fourth generation contraceptive and uses the synthetic progestin drospirenone in combination with ethinyl estradiol. Although Yaz may be able to treat acne and stop with bloating, this is because it contains extra potassium and acts as a diuretic which will cause the blood to thicken. Both of these conditions can lead to blood clots which, in turn, can lead to the serious conditions of heart attack, stroke and death.

Knowing the Symptoms of Yaz Blood Clots

One of the best defenses against Yaz blood clots is to watch for the signs and symptoms of blood clots. If you suffer from any of these serious Yaz blood clot conditions, you need to contact a doctor right away.

• Confusion
• Weakness
• Sudden numbness
• Pain behind the eyes
• Problems with vision, speed or balance
• Pain in the chest, sharp sudden chest pain
• Heaviness in the chest
• Nausea or excessive sweating
• Leg cramps and calf cramps
• Leg or foot swelling
• Intense headaches or migraines
• Coughing up blood
• Stomach pain
• Bladder problems
• Loss of appetite
• Jaundice

Perhaps the scariest thing about Yaz blood clots and other conditions caused by Yaz is that there are often no symptoms. However, if you notice anything out of the ordinary, contact your doctor for a checkup.

Contacting a Yaz Lawyer for Help

Finally, once you have contacting a doctor about Yaz blood clots, you should also contact an experienced Yasmin lawyer who can help you get the fair compensation for the damage that Yaz has caused you. Call our law offices at 800-732-3070 or fill out the form on the side of the page to speak to a qualified Yasmin side effect attorney about your case.

Yaz and Blood Clots Incidents Reported

There are currently at least 40 different cases across America against the Bayer Pharmaceutical Corporation, who is the makers of Yaz birth control. In all of these cases, women are suffering from life threatening conditions caused by Yaz blood clots including heart attacks, strokes, gallbladder disease deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE) and sudden death.

Risks of Yaz Blood Clots

However, for some women, it is simply too late. Take 24 year old Tanya Hayes, an Australian student who died this year after taking Yasmin for just four months. The young woman, who was otherwise healthy, began to take Yasmin as part of an acne treatment. She suffered from breathlessness and a hard nasty cough, but, like most busy young students, ignored these somewhat common symptoms of stress.

However, she then collapsed outside a restaurant and died less than five hours later after a pulmonary embolism – blood clotting – in her lungs. Hayes was otherwise healthy and had the whole world ahead of her. The heartbroken family is left dumbfounded about what could have gone wrong and all signs point to Yaz birth control.

Filing a Lawsuit against Yaz

Perhaps the scariest thing about the risk of blood clots from Yaz is that anyone who takes Yasmin/Yaz birth control is actually at risk. Those who smoke, have diabetes, have a history of blood clots, are over the age of 35 and have high cholesterol are even more at risk; however, you do not have to have any of these conditions to be at risk – taking Yaz birth control will put any woman, young or old, healthy or not, at risk for blood clot Yaz conditions.

One of the smartest ways to protect yourself or someone you love from the serious side effects of Yaz is to get the legal representation you deserve. We work on a contingency basis so there are no legal fees unless you win your case. Call us today at 800-732 -3070 and speak to an experienced Yasmin lawyer about your case. You can also fill out the form on the side of the page and a Yaz blood clot attorney will contact you regarding the serious side effects from Yaz and what you can do about this dangerous and deadly problem.