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Yas Birth Control Side Effects: Menstrual Clotting

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Menstrual clotting is a potential side effect of the birth control pill, Yaz. Generically known as drospirenone, Yaz is an oral contraception that, when taken within two hours of the same time daily, is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. Additionally, Yaz birth control can also be prescribed to treat:

  • moderate acne (in menstruating women over 14 years old)
  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe type of PMS characterized by mood swings, insomnia and other painful or debilitating symptoms

Yet, despite its various medical applications, Yaz birth control pills are known to cause some serious side effects in rare cases. Along with blood clots and stroke, Yaz can cause women to experience menstrual clotting, the presence of clots (thicker, coagulated blood) during menstruation.

While menstrual clotting itself isn't a life-threatening condition, it can indicate the presence of more severe, underlying conditions, such as deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the body's deep veins that impede healthy circulation). If left untreated, blood clots can result in potentially fatal conditions, including:

Given the severity of persistent menstrual clotting, it's vital that women taking Yaz understand the symptoms of and risk factors for Yaz birth control menstrual clotting. This will help them know when to seek medical attention to prevent further, possibly deadly health complications.


Symptoms of Yaz Birth Control Menstrual Clotting

Women experiencing Yaz birth control menstrual clotting will notice the following during their period:

  • darker or redder blood
  • denser, thicker blood
  • heavy flow
  • clumps of blood (around or larger than a quarter in size).

While menstrual clotting can occur as a normal part of the menstrual cycle, should it persist and be recurring, Yaz patients will need to see their doctor for a thorough exam to evaluate whether menstrual clotting is symptomatic of more serious, underlying conditions.

 

Risk Factors for Yaz Birth Control Menstrual Clotting

Those most likely to experience Yaz birth control menstrual clotting include women with a history of:

  • blood clotting disorders (including deep vein thrombosis)
  • excessive alcohol consumption
  • heart disease
  • hormone therapy
  • hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • lung, pancreatic and/or ovarian cancer
  • weight gain and/or obesity
  • prolonged bed rest (which generally occurs following surgery, leg fracture or some other serious illness)
  • pulmonary embolism
  • smoking

Having a family history of blood clotting disorders can also increase women's chances of developing Yaz birth control menstrual clotting.

 

What to Do When Yaz Birth Control Menstrual Clotting Occurs

Women taking Yaz who notice persisting menstrual clotting should:

  • See their doctors for a comprehensive examination
  • Follow through with all prescribed treatments, should a more serious, underlying condition be identified
  • Work with their doctor to find an alternative form of birth control (if their doctor suggests discontinuing use of Yaz)
  • Meet with a personal injury attorney, once their health is stable, to find out if they have a viable legal claim against Bayer, the maker of Yaz

During an initial consultation, prospective plaintiffs can:

  • Learn about settlements in cases similar to their own
  • Get information about the process of filing and winning a Yaz birth control lawsuit
  • Decide whether they want to file an individual case or join an already-progressing Yaz birth control class action lawsuit

Women who choose to stand up for their legal rights via a Yaz birth control lawsuit can win compensation for their:

  • hospital bills
  • lost wages
  • ongoing treatment costs
  • permanent disabilities (if applicable)
  • pain and suffering

 

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 recover the compensation you need and deserve.

 

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