Protecting Yourself from Yaz Blood Clot Risks

Yaz has been a popular method of birth control since 2006. Due to the effective marketing campaigning by the makers, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Yaz soared to the top of the birth control market with claims that Yaz not only protected against unwanted pregnancy, but that is also prevented acne and stopped some of the common symptoms of PMS including bloating and cramping. The FDA issued a warning in 2008 to Bayer as they appeared to leave out some of the most important information surrounding Yaz birth control – the serious side effects.

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.