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The Yaz birth control–blood clot link is essentially the same as that for all oral combination contraceptives (such as "the Pill"). The 'combination' aspect refers to the combination of hormones used — a progestin and an estrogen. A woman's risk of developing blood clots is increased by the use of any combined oral contraceptive, including Yaz birth control (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol).
A blood clot (or "thrombus") normally forms in a blood vessel such as a vein or an artery when it is damaged. The clot forms to help stop the bleeding and is a natural part of the healing process. A minor cut, for example, will often be followed by a blood clot at the site.
Abnormal blood clots, on the other hand, can be extremely dangerous and quite harmful — even fatal. When a blood clot blocks normal circulation, it may cause symptoms such as swelling and pain at the affected area. If an internal blood clot breaks free from the place where it formed and travels through the circulatory system, it may block the flow of blood to the body’s vital organs. Yaz birth control increases the risk of internal blood clots forming and blocking the blood flow to vital organs including:
Thus, a woman who takes Yaz birth control or any other combination contraceptive should not smoke — smoking significantly increases the likelihood of blood clots, and the use of both a combination birth control such as Yaz plus a smoking habit (particularly for women over 35 years old) significantly increases the risk of blood clots.
If you are using Yaz birth control pills as your method of preventing pregnancy, you should learn the signs and symptoms of blood clots. Get emergency medical attention if you are taking Yaz and you experience:
If you experience any of the following Yaz birth control side effects, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible:
The makers of Yaz have included a long list of medical conditions in the section of the Yaz packaging entitled, "Who Shouldn't Take Yaz." These individuals include any woman who:
If you developed a blood clot while you were taking Yaz, or if your loved one died from a blood clot after taking Yaz birth control pills, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your losses. To schedule a consultation with a Yaz birth control attorney who will help you start your claim, please contact us today.
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