Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella and Deep Vein Thrombosis

Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have been linked to the risk of blood clots which can cause deep vein thrombosis or DVT.  Experts believe Yaz and Yasmin have a prothombotic effect due to the progestin drospirenone or drsp.  Drsp is a diuretic which can cause an increase in potassium. Unsafe levels of potassium in the blood, also known as hyperkalemia, can disrupt heart rhythms and slow the flow of blood. This can lead to blood clotting.

Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella blood clot side effects are more formally known as thrombosis.  Thrombosis is the formation or presence of a blood clot (thrombus) in a blood vessel. If the thrombus breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream, it is a thromboembolism. The clot may plug a vessel in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, or leg. 

The following symptoms may indicate that you are suffering from serious side effects of Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

• Swelling in one or both legs
• Pain or tenderness in one or both legs which may occur only while walking or standing
• Warmth in the skin
• Red or discolored skin
• Visible surface veins
• Leg fatigue

If you suffer from these symptoms, you should report them to your doctor.  Depending on how likely it is that you have a blood clot, the doctor may recommend an ultrasound, MRI, blood test or venography to make a final diagnosis.

Treatment for Deep Vein Thrombosis

The goals of deep vein thrombosis treatment are to stop your blood clot from getting any bigger, to prevent the clot from breaking loose and causing a pulmonary embolism, and to prevent deep vein thrombosis from happening again.  The following are possible treatments for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

• Blood thinners
• Clot busters
• Filters
• Compression stockings

Birth control pills are known risk factor for blood clotting disorders including deep vein thrombosis (DVT).  However, the risk is increased with the use of Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella due to the progestin drosperinone (drsp).  Drsp functions as a diuretic with thickens the blood possibly causing heart rhythm disturbances and blood clots.

Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella Lawsuits

If you or a loved one suffered serious injury or a loved one died after using Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella birth control pills you may be entitled to financial compensation.  Call now 888-345-5291 for a Free Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella Case Evaluation.

The attorneys at the Allen Law Firm are evaluating claims on behalf of individuals throughout the United States who were prescribed Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella and suffered serious side effects including blood clots, strokes, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or death.

Fill out the form on this page or call 1-888-345-LAW1 for a free consultation

The initial consultation is free of charge.  In personal injury cases where individuals have been injured by potentially defective products like Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, it is important to act quickly to preserve evidence and investigate the the injury.  Further, you must file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires.  If you delay filing your claim, and the statute of limitations expires, you may lose your rights to compensation.