Wednesday, June 24, 2015

How Contraceptives Can Cause Unrecoverable Damage?

Majority of the women use contraceptive pills without any worries, as they are not ware about the serious health complications these drugs can cause. Yes, we are not talking about mild to moderate side effects of these pills that can include modest nausea or slight cramping. We are talking about severe side effects of contraceptive pills such as Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, and Gianvi that have been reported in numerous incidents.

Some of the severe side effects include kidney disorders, uncontrollable uterine bleeding, liver problems, stroke, gallbladder disease, and formation of blood clots that can cause deep vein thrombosis also known as DVT.

DVT is a serious health condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the legs. If the clot breaks away, travels to the lung, and causes the blockage in a lung artery, it is called Pulmonary Embolism (PE), which can be deadly. Chances of DVT increase significantly with these contractive pills because they contain estrogen and progestin that raise the risk of blood clot formation.

Many cases have been filed against the manufacturer of these medications for their serious side effects. Many women have also lost their lives due to such side effects. Therefore, if you or your loved one has fallen victim to these pills, it is essential to seek professional help. Depending on the experienced side effects and duration of the medication consumed, you may be entitled to receive a compensation to take care of your sufferings.

However, the most important thing is to seek medical counsel before you start taking any of the contraceptive pills available in the market. Numerous factors can increase the risks of side effects from these medications. Hence, under no circumstances, you should start any of the available pills without consulting your physician. After all, it is about your health and safety and there cannot be any place for negligence.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Blood Clot Formation Could Be A Possible Side Effect Of Contraceptives!

What are blood clots?

A small cut or an injury can break blood vessels, which results in heavy bleeding. When the bleeding stops, the blood becomes thick in the area of injury. The thickened blood is called blood clot. Blood clots prevent bleeding and simultaneously help in recovering from an injury.

But when blood clots are formed unnecessarily, it could be very dangerous and can even lead to even death. This is the reason why the situation of blood clot formation is considered serious (medically).

How birth control pills cause blood clot formation?

Birth control pills can lead to the formation of blood clots. Studies reveal that almost all contraceptives contain some amount of estrogen and progestin. These hormones increase the level of clotting. Regular intake of contraceptives such as yaz has also resulted in death of several women due to blood clots.

Other major side effects such of contraceptives include-

  • High blood pressure
  • Stroke
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Death

What options do you have in case you fall victim to contraceptives?

If you have also suffered from any of the aforementioned side effects then you must know that there are strict laws to protect your rights in this case.
You must find an experienced lawyer and take appropriate legal action.

Even in case you do not have sufficient budget to hire a lawyer, you do not need to worry. There are lawyers that do not charge any fee from their clients until they win the case for them and get them the compensation they are entitled to.

Friday, June 5, 2015

The Serious Side Effects of Taking Contraceptives!

Contraceptive pills are to be taken in case of an urgent situation and must not be taken without consulting a doctor, as there are a number of side effects associated with their consumption.

What are the side effects of taking contraceptives?

There are numerous major-minor side effects of taking pill such as Yaz, yasmin, zarah, and ocella, which in extreme cases can also lead to death.
While the minor side- effects include nausea, headache, weakness, migraine, weight gain or weight loss, hair fall and so on, the major side effects include-

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- A condition in which blood clot is developed inside the deep vein. This usually occurs in calf or thigh area. The formation of blood clots leads to serious complications. The women suffering from DVT may experience painful cramping in the calf, redness in the affected area and swelling of feet, legs, ankle etc.

Pulmonary embolism (PE)
- A serious health issue experienced by most of the women that consume contraceptives regularly. It occurs when the blood clot reaches the lung. Due to pills like Yaz, pulmonary embolism can occur and cause permanent damage to the lungs and in extreme cases may result in death due to the decrease blood supply to the lung tissue. The common signs and symptoms of PE include-

-Chest pain
-Irregular heartbeats
-Blood while coughing
-Shortness of breaths

Stroke - Consumption of contraceptives may also results in higher risks of stroke.
If you or your loved one has fallen victim to the side effects of any contraceptives, then you must fight for your right and claim for justice. You must know that there are stringent laws to protect your right in such a case.

For this, you must consult an experienced lawyer to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the pill. In case you are concerned about the budget, or cannot afford the legal proceedings, you do not need to worry, as many experienced lawyers do not charge any fee from their clients until they win the case for them.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Did you know about the life threatening side effects of contraceptives?

Oral contraceptive pills are popularly used for birth control. These pills are also used to treat various conditions that can include hormone imbalances, irregular menstrual, acne, etc. Some women are led to believe that hormonal birth control is safe with relatively few side effects. Unfortunately, oftentimes the side effects are downplayed and they fail to understand the severity of side effects, which may even include death.

Yes, there are certain types of birth control pills such as Yaz Yasmin, Ocella, BeYaz and Gianvi that can increase the risk of developing medical conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by three to four times.

A DVT is a blood clot that usually forms in the legs. Once a blood clot breaks off and travel to the lung, it can result in a pulmonary embolism (PE). A PE is the blockage in an artery in the lung, which can cause a yaz related death of tissue or Yasmin death.

These contraceptive pills contain estrogen and progestin that are two types of female hormones. Estrogen is known for producing chemicals that are essential for the blood clot formation. On the other hand, progestin makes blood vessels loosen up and broaden which allows blood to pool in the veins, which increases the risks of clots.

However, severity of these side effects is not just restricted to DVT, as it can also cause liver damage, kidney damage, stroke, cancer, heart attack, etc. Therefore, it is essential for every woman to discuss their condition with the doctor before taking birth control pills and candidly discuss whether the risks of Yaz outweigh are more than the benefits.

If you took any of the contraceptives like Yaz and experienced side effects such as deep vein thrombosis, you should immediately seek medical help and also consult a professional lawyer.

If you were injured you have a legal right to file a lawsuit against manufacturers of the pill. Your lawyer will determine based on the length of the medication usage and severity of the side effects whether you have a viable case.

Most experienced lawyers offer free consultations and do not charge any fee unless they win the case.

Monday, May 4, 2015

There Are Bigger Consequences Of Contraceptive Pills Than You May Know!

Many of you may feel surprised that most birth control pills are associated with an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (also known as DVT). It is a condition when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins of the body (usually in the legs). On the other hand, women that use combined contraceptive pills are at two to six times higher risk than others.

Most common symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include pain, inflammation, redness, swelling, and heavy ache in the affected area. It has been found that estrogen is the prime link between birth control pills and DVT. Estrogen raises the production of chemicals that are required for blood clots to form.

Some of the popular contraceptive pills that are associated with elevated risks of deep vein thrombosis are Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella and Gianvi. However, consequences of these pills are not just restricted to DVT, as it can also cause few other health issues such as-
Pulmonary Embolism

Heart Attack
Stroke
Liver Damage
Blindness
Kidney Damage

Therefore, it is extremely important for all women to understand that using birth control pills without seeking consulting your healthcare professional can produce adverse effects. You should discuss your medical history and risk factors with your physician to know the best available options and you should have a candid discussion regarding those options.

It is all about your health and safety, thus, there is no place for any negligence, and you should go over the facts and the relative risks.  You should candidly disclose your family history, personal history, and whether you travel a lot or smoke, as all these factors could raise your risk of an embolic event.

However, if you or any of your loved one has fallen victim the side effects of hormonal contraceptives, you should  seek legal counsel. Many cases associated with Yaz for deep vein thrombosis have been settled with the help of professional lawyers. You can easily book a free consultation session with your attorney to discuss your case and eligibility to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer.

After evaluating the situation, if your lawyer suggests filing a lawsuit, you can expect to receive a candid review of your case and whether or not there may be likely compensation for your injuries. You also do not have pay any fee unless you win the case, thus you have every reason to raise your voice against any injustice you may have experienced. 

Please keep in mind that no legitimate birth control litigation lawyer will ask you for money up front to litigate your case.  Any person claiming to be calling from a compensation committee and asking you to send in money to receive money is all likely a fraud.  Your possible Yaz lawyer can be researched on peer review sites like Martindale Hubbel or Avvo to see and confirm their credentials.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Why you should use hormonal contraceptive pills with extra caution?

Hormonal contraceptive pills are a type of female hormonal birth control method that are very popularly used. Today, women use these pills to avoid pregnancy. However, many of them fail to understand that these pills do not just prevent pregnancy, but also produce many serious side effects.  Any time you take an alien hormone into the body it has the chance to disrupt the normal chemistry and create a catastrophe.

Many popular contraceptive pills such as Yaz, Yasmin, BeYaz, Ocella and Gianvi have been reported to cause serious medical conditions. These pills contain estrogen and progestin. Estrogen in the pill raises the risk of a blood clot formation by creating chemicals that are required for clot formation. Progestin also makes blood vessels to relax and expand that allow blood to pond in the veins and increase chances of clot formation.  The new generation of birth control or fourth generation contains a hormone called Drosperione which has its risks that are greater than earlier generations.

Formation of blood clots can cause serious medical conditions such deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) which is the result of a clot traveling to lung from other body part. However, these pills can also lead to few other health conditions such as-

  • Stroke
  • Liver Damage
  • Kidney Problems
  • Cancer
  • Heart Attack

Using contraceptive pills may look like a simple and easier solution to prevent pregnancy, but it also has a darker side that can be fatal. Therefore, it is essential for women to be proactive and seek help from a medical practitioner before taking any of the pills available in the market.  Your doctor should be able to provide safe and better alternative based on your medical history and current health.

On the other hand, women that have experienced harmful side effects of these medicines should know that they have the right to file a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the drugs. With the help of a professional Yaz or Yasmin lawyer, one may receive the compensation for yaz related injuries. Victims can receive a free consultation session with these lawyers to explain their situation. They also don’t charge any fee, unless they win the case.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Filing a lawsuit against contraceptive pills company? What you need to know?

The number of lawsuits against contraceptive pill companies is increasing rapidly. The most common reason behind the lawsuits is the side effects of these pills. Taking contraceptives like Yaz can lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), heart attack, death, vision loss, stroke and many other health conditions.

This is why more and more victims are filing lawsuits against the contraceptive pills companies. But, there are certain things that you should know before filing for claim, such as –

Types of lawsuits – There are different types of claims in court that you can make on the company. These claims are determined on the basis of side effects or health conditions you suffered due to the pill. The claims can range from a failure to warn, and/or based on a fraud theory for some of the outlandish direct to consumer ads that are put forth.  The injuries litigated presently and are settling are women who had blood clots from Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Gianvi, BeYaz and Safyral from their introduction into the market until roughly 90 days after the label change in April 2012.

Blood clots can lead to other severe conditions like DVT, pulmonary embolism (PE), stroke, heart attack and more.   Internal blood clots are different than vaginal clots or discharges which are not compensable.  Internal blood clots can be found anywhere in the body, including the arm, legs, lungs, and head. Sometimes they may be referred to as superficial venous thrombosis SVT and also sagittal venous thrombosis in the head. 

Medical records – Medical records play an important role in your lawsuit against these companies. Medical records show that damage you suffered due to the oral contraceptives. These records contain comprehensive information on your side effects. It also includes information on other factors such as family history, genetic issues, BMI, smoking history, age, and more. These factors play an important role in the amount of damage you suffer from these birth control options. For example, women who smoke and take these pills are at a higher risk of developing blood clots in their body compare to women who do not smoke. In order to prove your case there needs to be medical records or proof that you were on the bad drug contemporaneous with your injury.

Settlement amounts – Settlement amounts depend on the level of injuries suffered due to these pills and other factors can come into play such as genetic factors, BMI, length of use of blood thinners, etc.