Yaz & Deep Vein Thrombosis
The word thrombus means "blood clot." A deep vein (or deep venous) thrombosis is a blood clot that develops “in a vein deep inside a part of the body,”[1] most often occurring in “large veins in the lower leg and thigh,” but may also occur in other places.
Symptoms of deep venous thrombosis include “changes in skin color (redness); leg pain; skin that feels warm to the touch; [and/or] swelling.” If you or a loved one experiences these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention by dialing 9-1-1. Anyone who experienced a deep vein thrombosis while taking Yaz, may be eligible for a Yaz settlement. That's because a Yaz user is 630% more likely to develp a blood clot than someone not using an oral contraceptive, and 70% more likely to develop a clot than someone using another contraceptive.[2]
If you would like to speak to a Yaz attorney or a Yasmin attorney regarding a deep vein thrombosis, you may use the contact form on the right side of the page or call toll-free at 888-315-3997. We're here to help and look forward to speaking to you.
[1] “Deep Venous Thrombosis” MedlinePlus. National Library of Medicine. National Institutes of Health. Available at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000156.htm Page updated 27 September 2012.
[2] Vlieg, A.H., et al. (2009) “The venous thrombotic risk of oral contraceptives, effects of oestrogen dose and progesterone type: results of the MEGA case-control study” BMJ2009;339;b2921; p. 4
