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Yaz Birth Control Stroke

Yaz birth control pills and stroke have a connection that Yaz users should be aware of. Like the traditional "Pill," Yaz birth control uses a combination of hormones to prevent pregnancy, and like all other oral combination contraceptives, Yaz increases the risk of stroke — a medical event that can be fatal or leave the victim permanently disabled with problems regarding:

movement
sensation
speech and comprehension
breathing
swallowing
hearing
balance
vision
bladder and bowel function

Any hormonal birth control method (or other medication using hormones) increases the likelihood of a stroke, and both the labeling and the manufacturer's website for Yaz acknowledge that the use of Yaz birth control pills is associated with a higher risk of stroke compared to the general population.

Other Risk Factors for Stroke

The stroke risk associated with Yaz is increased in women who:

are over 35
smoke
have high blood pressure
have diabetes
have high cholesterol

What Is a Stroke?

When the supply of blood to the brain is significantly reduced or interrupted, the brain tissue doesn't get the oxygen and nutrients that are brought to it by a normal blood flow. The brain cells that make up the deprived tissue start to die — very quickly. A stroke is an extreme medical emergency, and a woman who is showing signs of a stroke should get immediate medical attention.

Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

Strokes happen very quickly, with a sudden onset. Most individuals who are having a stroke show two or more of the following sudden-onset symptoms:

confusion or difficulty in talking or understanding speech
trouble walking; loss of balance or dizziness
numbness or weakness of an arm or leg or the face (often on just one side)
vision problems in one or both eyes
a bad headache with no known cause

In addition, a woman who is having a stroke may one or more of these sudden-onset symptoms:

chest pain
face and arm or leg pain
hiccups
nausea, vomiting
pounding or racing heartbeat
shortness of breath
extreme fatigue

"Mini"-Strokes

Another sign of a possible impending stroke is a "mini" stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA). The symptoms of a TIA are the same for a full-on stroke, but they are of shorter duration — just minutes — and then they disappear without leaving any apparent effect (that is, they're "transient"). A woman could have more than one TIA, with different symptoms. A TIA merits immediate medical attention.

Yaz Stroke Lawsuit

Defective drug attorneys, across the nation, are investigating lawsuits on behalf of women who claim to have been harmed by the oral contraceptive. If you’ve suffered a stroke while using Yaz as birth control, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for losses including medical costs and emotional pain and suffering.

In order to successfully file a yaz stroke lawsuit on your behalf, we will work with medical experts in an investigation to determine whether your stroke was in fact caused by taking Yaz. If a link is determined, we will fight aggressively and tirelessly to ensure you recover the full amount of compensation you are entitled to.

Talk to a Yaz Attorney about Stroke

If you or your loved one suffered a stroke while using Yaz birth control, you should consult a Yaz birth control lawyer experienced in handling cases involving Yaz injuries. To schedule a private, complimentary consultation, contact us today.

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