How Yaz Pulmonary Embolism Occurs
Most young women would not consider themselves at risk for pulmonary embolism, especially if they live an active lifestyle, do not smoke and have no history of blood clots or PE in their family. However, the truth of the matter is this: if you are taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, then you are at an increased risk for pulmonary embolism and other serious Yaz blood clot conditions.
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.