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If you have suffered a pulmonary embolism while taking Yaz birth control, you NEED information.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, a pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in the lungs most often caused by a blood clot in a vein, especially a vein in the leg or in the pelvis or hip area. The most common cause if a blood clot in one of the deep veins in the legs, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The U.S. National Library of Medicine also lists the use of birth control pills as one of the risk factors for developing a pulmonary embolism, or blood clot in the lungs.

The attorneys in our office have been contacted by many women who have suffered a pulmonary embolism while taking Yaz birth control.

Symptoms of pulmonary embolism or blood clots in the lungs while taking Yaz include*:

Chest pain - under the breastbone or on one side, especially sharp or stabbing. There also may be a burning, aching, dull, or heavy sensation that may get worse with deep breathing, coughing, eating, bending, or stooping.

Cough - begins suddenly, and may occur with blood or blood-streaking sputum.

Rapid breathing

Rapid heart rate

Shortness of breath - may occur at rest of during activity, and could start suddenly.

Other symptoms that may occur:
Anxiety
Bluish skin discoloration
Clammy skin
Dizziness
Leg pain in one or both legs
Lightheadedness or fainting
Low blood pressure
Lump associated with a vein near the surface of the body, may be painful
Nasal flaring
Pelvis pain
Sweating
Swelling in the legs
Weak or absent pulse
Wheezing

*Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine


TREATMENT OF PULMONARY EMBOLISMS OFTEN INCLUDES EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS AND HOSPITAL STAYS.

If you or someone you know has suffered a pulmonary embolism or a blood clot in the lung while taking Yaz birth control, contact our office IMMEDIATELY at 800.637.8170 or click here to download our Yaz Special Report.

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