Yaz Pulmonary Embolism in the News

Recently a 24 year old Australian woman was killed from PE after taking the Yasmin birth control pill for four months. She showed hardly any symptoms except for a slight cough and was otherwise extremely healthy. However, five hours after she collapsed, unable she breathe, she died. Yaz pulmonary embolism works very fast and, in this instance, has devastating effects. Her parents are left sadden beyond belief and also completely dumbfounded that their daughter, and millions of other women, was not warned of the increase health risks involved in taking Yaz.

There are currently 40 cases going on across America against the makers of Yaz and Yasmin with many other lawsuits happening across the world. This is because women are standing up for their legal rights and demanding justice for this misinformation.

How PE and Yaz Can Affect You

One of the most frightening things about pulmonary embolism is that there are often no symptoms at all. This means that it is more important than ever to protect yourself by knowing all the facts surrounding pulmonary embolism and Yaz.

If you are currently taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella then you are at risk for PE. Many women have experienced the devastating effects of living with Yaz pulmonary embolism. Not only are they faced with life-altering complications in their lungs and other organs, but they also must face unpaid medical bills, time lost at work and emotional stress that this serious condition can cause.

If you have been affected in any way by Yaz PE side effects, then it’s important that you get the fair legal treatment you deserve. There is no reason why the makers of Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella should be able to walk away from their mistakes. After all, due to their false advertisement and misleading information, women all over the world are suffering from pulmonary embolism and Yaz blood clots. There is no need to suffer in silence.

Contact us today at 800-732-3070 or through the form on the side of this page to see how we can help. We will provide you with professional service, no obligation consultation and contingent legal assistance which mean you do not pay a cent unless you win your case.

Blood Clots and Pulmonary Embolism

Blood clots occur for several reasons, one of which is because the blood in your body thickens and pools. Blood clots can form anywhere in your body and are commonly found in your pelvis area and in your legs. However, they can also form in your brain, lungs, liver, heart and other serious organs. Furthermore, blood clots can break off and move through your blood stream, allowing them to be lodged anywhere. What this means is that even a blood clot on your leg, that seems harmless, can actually end up in your heart, your liver or your brain. When a blood clot either forms or is lodged into your lung, it will cause the blood flow to stop, making it hard to breath. This is when pulmonary embolism occurs.

What Yaz Has to Do with PE

Many people are confused why taking birth control can cause blood clots and Yaz pulmonary embolism. Fatty food, cigarette smoke and inactive lifestyle can definitely add up to an increase in blood clots, but how does Yaz factor into the equation?

Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are considered fourth generation contraceptives and contain a synthetic hormone progestin that is called drospirenone (DRSP). Drospirenone is new to the birth control world and there have been no long term research on this. What researchers do know about DRSP is that is acts as a diuretic which means it dehydrates the body. This is great for problems with bloating and water retention but it also means that the body needs to work extra hard to make up for this dehydration. Dehydration can cause your blood to thin, so, as a defense mechanism against this, your body will thicken the blood and this will often cause the blood to clot. Blood clots can lead to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Another way in which DRSP has been linked to Yaz blood clots is because it contains a high level of potassium. The increase of potassium in your body can lead to a condition called hyperkalemia. This condition can result in pulmonary embolism and blood clots.

If you have been affected by Yaz PE, then you deserve to be fairly compensated for the damages. Contact us today at 800-732-3070 or through the form on the side of this page to be put in touch with an experienced Yasmin PE attorney. There are no legal fees to pay unless you win your case and there is no obligation to take action. You can simply speak to a professional about your situation and what you can do to move past this mess and away from the financial and emotional damage Yaz has caused.