Resources
Women with no previous blood clot problems have developed serious and sometime life-threatening Yaz blood clot lung side effects (pulmonary embolism) while using this fourth-generation birth control pill. Yaz pulmonary embolism problems can vary in their severity and treatment options depend on a number of factors.
Blood Clot Key Facts
• Venous thrombosis is the name for a blood clot that forms in a vein. This type of clot can slow or prevent blood flowing through the veins, causing swelling and pain. In most cases, venous thrombosis occurs in the “deep veins” in the legs, thighs, or pelvis; this is called a deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.
• If the blood clot breaks off from the leg, it can travel to other areas of the body; this is called an embolism. If the clot travels and lodges in the lung, it is referred to as pulmonary embolism (PE). This blood clot in the lung is a serious medical condition that can cause permanent injuries and death.
• The most common signs of deep vein thrombosis are pain, redness, and swelling in the lower leg. The most common signs of a PE are shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing up blood.
• The most common treatment of DVT or PE utilizes a blood thinner medication such as Heparin, Coumadin or Lovenox. Blood thinners do not actually make the blood thin, but rather help to prevent more blood clots. These blood thinners may be taken as a pill or as an injection.
• Blood thinning drugs increase the chance of excessive bleeding, even after small injuries involving minor cuts. Special attention and care is needed to reduce the risk of serious bleeding.
• Any patient who has a DVT or pulmonary embolim has a higher risk of developing another blood clot in the future. Women who suffered from a Yaz blood clot lung side effect are faced living with this future risk. Symptoms to watch for include new pain in the leg or chest, trouble breathing, or swelling in the lower leg. You should call a doctor or seek emergency care immediately if you have any of these problems.
The blood clot medical resources below are excellent sources for more information if you have suffered from blood clots in the lung while taking Yaz birth control and are looking for help with diagnosis and treatment information.
Blood Clots
Blood clot information from
The National Institute of Health
Mayo Clinic
Pulmonary embolism treatment
American Stroke Association
Stroke risks, symptoms & treatment
Vascular Disease Foundation
DVT diagnosis & FAQ’s
Blood Thinners
Information on blood thinners from the National
Institutes of Health
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