Yaz Blood Clots Lawsuit

Most women are aware that most birth control pills may come with a few side effects. This usually includes headaches, dizziness and occasional nausea. However, the birth control bill Yasmin, also marketed as YAZ and Ocella have been proven to cause a higher rate of blood clots in women. This is not something that should be ignored and is one of the reasons why Yasmin is currently under scrutiny across the United States.

Blood Clots and Yaz Lawsuit

The reason why an increased risk of Yaz blood clot is something to be on the watch for is because blood clots can lead to more serious health problems including stroke, heart attack, Yaz pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). If you are suffering from a blood clot, this means your blood is being blocked from going to the vital organs such as your heart and your brain. If this flow of blood is stopped, then so could your brain, your heart and your other important organs. You could suffer from serious brain damage, and, in some instances, even death.

Blood clots often form on your legs and can be extremely painful. However, it’s important to remember that a blood clot can form anywhere. If you are experiencing painful cramps in your legs or swelling in your feet and legs, it could be the result of a blood clot.

Reasons why Yaz Causes Blood Clots

When it comes to the blood clot side effects and Yaz, many people are asking the same question- why? Why does Yaz increase the risk of blood clots more than the other oral contraceptives on the market. There are three possible reasons why.

First of all, Yaz uses a unique estrogen and progestin combination that is not common in other birth control pills. While all birth control pills will vary slightly on their combination, Yasmin, YAZ and Ocella are the only birth control pills that use drospirenone, or DRSP, which is a new type of progestin. It is possible that this type of progestin, combined with the increase in estrogen, is causing a more increased risk of blood clots.

Another reason that could be to blame for the increased risk of blood clots in Yasmin can increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Although the back of the package does make this claim, it does not exactly explain the severity of hyperkalemia and how it can be associated to your health. In general, hyperkalemia is caused by an increased level of potassium in your body, which is caused by DRSP. This increased level of potassium can result in heart failure and blood clots, especially over a long period of time.

DRSP is also considered a diuretic, which can help aid in the relief of painful bloating and water retention. However, if the body is dehydrated, due to this diuretic effect, then the blood will thicken and the risk of blood clots will increase.

When to Contact a Lawyer for Yasmin Side Effects

If you are currently on, or have been taking Yaz and have suffered from Yaz side effects, you should contact a lawyer immediately. We offer a free no-obligation case review and only work on a contingency basis, meaning you do not have to pay legal fees unless you win your case. Contact us today at 800-732-3070 or fill out our short online contact form and a Yaz lawyer will contact you to answer any of your questions.