Pulmonary Embolism
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Yaz birth control pills, generically known as drospirenone , are 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy when taken as directed (within two hours of the same time each day).
Additionally, Yaz medication may also be prescribed to treat moderate acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a debilitating form of premenstrual syndrome.
However, despite its various uses, Yaz has been proven to cause a number of serious, life-threatening side effects, including blood clots and pulmonary embolism.
Since pulmonary embolism can be fatal, it's vital that women taking Yaz understand the symptoms of and risk factors for pulmonary embolism. Those who develop this potentially deadly condition after taking Yaz will likely be entitled to compensation via a Yaz birth control lawsuit.
Definition and Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which blood clots make their way to the lungs, get lodged in an airway and impede proper breathing (and oxygenation of the blood).
Women experiencing pulmonary embolism will develop any combination of:
- anxiety
- bloody sputum (particularly when coughing)
- chest pain (This pain can radiate to the shoulder, jaw, neck and/or upper arm. It tends to intensify with deeper breathing, eating, coughing and/or bending over.)
- clammy or bluish skin
- fever
- increased heart rate
- lightheadedness and/or faintness
- shortness of breath (without physical activity)
- wheezing
Risk Factors for Yaz Birth Control Pulmonary Embolism
Some women will be more likely to develop Yaz birth control pulmonary embolism than others. Those with the highest risk include women with a history of:
- chemotherapy
- heart disease
- hormone therapy
- hypertension (high blood pressure)
- inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
- obesity or being overweight
- ovarian, lung and/or pancreatic cancers
- prolonged bed rest (which typically occurs after surgery, leg fracture or some other serious illness)
- smoking
Pregnant women, as well as women with a family history of pulmonary embolism, will also have an increased risk of developing this life-threatening condition.
What to do After a Yaz Pulmonary Embolism
- Seek emergency medical care to prevent further complications and save their lives
- Follow through with all prescribed treatments for the best chances of full recovery
- Work with their doctor to find an alternative contraceptive pill
- Meet with a personal injury lawyer, once their health is stable, to find out if they have a case against Bayer, the maker of Yaz
During a free initial consultation, prospective plaintiffs can get professional advice about:
- possible settlements
- how to start their case
- whether an individual case or Yaz birth control class action lawsuit is best for their needs and unique circumstances
To encourage injured Yaz patients to pursue the settlements they deserve, Yaz birth control lawyers work on contingency – meaning no payment for legal services is due until or unless a settlement is won.
Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Yaz? If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced Yaz attorney who can evaluate your case and help you win the compensation you deserve.
