YAZ, YASMIN, DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS "DVT" AND PULMONARY EMBOLISM ("PE")
The YAZ birth control litigation attorneys at the Brandi Law Firm are looking into long-term and life-threatening side effects occurring in women who have taken the birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella.
Deep vein thrombosis, also called DVT's occur when a blood clot is formed in a deep vein, causing the vein to inflame. DVT usually affects extremities (such as the legs or arms), but can occur in the pelvis, eye, head, and lungs. DVT is considered a serious condition because of the risk that the blood clot will break loose, travel to the lungs, and block blood flow to the lung tissue. This situation is a life-threatening condition called pulmonary embolism. During a pulmonary embolism, lung tissue is robbed of fuel - making it harder for the lungs to provide oxygen to other areas of the body and possibly resulting in death.
Supplemental estrogen, such as the kind found in Yaz and Yasmin increases the likelihood of a blood clot, especially in those who smoke or are overweight.
People with DVT do not always have noticeable symptoms, but when symptoms do appear, they include:
- Leg swelling, including swelling of the ankle and foot
- Leg pain
- Redness
A doctor can determine whether you have a blood clot by conducting a physical exam of the areas experiencing swelling, pain, and redness. An ultrasound can verify the blood flow through your veins and verify the type and location of blood clots.
Symptoms of a Pulmonary Embolism include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Coughing up blood
- Wheezing
- Leg Swelling
- Clammy or bluish-colored skin
- Excessive sweating
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Weak pulse
- Lightheadedness or fainting
Pulmonary embolism can be detected by a chest x-ray, a lung scan, a CT scan, a pulmonary angiogram, or other tests for blood clots. It is often fatal.
Contact a Yaz Attorney Today For A Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has suffered a blood clot, DVT, or pulmonary embolism after taking Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella please contact the Brandi Law Firm for a no-obligation, free consultation.
