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. 

Friday, April 3, 2015

Did you know that Contraceptives can lead to Pulmonary Embolism?

A Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious medical condition in which a vein in the lung gets blocked. Most of the times, it happens due to a blood clot that travels to the lung from a different body part. Side effects of contraceptive have often been cited as one of the major contributing factor behind PEs.

Common symptoms of Pulmonary Embolisms include-

  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
  • Perspiration
  • Change in pallor

Many birth control pills such as Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Gianvi, BeYaz and Safyral have been reported for increased blood clotting. These contraceptive pills contains a new generation of hormones that increases the threats of clots. The high rate of incidents reported about Yaz pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis were real eye-openers.

Individuals with the below mentioned medical condition are also at higher risk of PE-

  • Medical History- If you or your family has any history of previous blood clots, DVT or PE, it leaves you at risk. Other medical conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer also increase your risk factors.
  • Prolonged Immobility- Blood clots are more likely to form in the legs due to longer periods of immobility. Many situations such as prolonged bed rest and long journeys can contribute to clot formation due to slow blood flow.
  • Other Factors- Numerous other factors can contribute to the clot formation. These factors may include leg injury, pregnancy, obesity, and smoking.

Many contraceptive pills can cause serious medical conditions such as DVT and Pulmonary Embolism. Unfortunately, still many women are not aware about the bad effects of these medications. Therefore, it is vital for them to understand that taking any pills without seeking medical guidance and knowing their adverse affects can be fatal. There are many women who have died for their birth control, there have been Yaz Deaths, Yasmin Deaths, and the the generic products as well:  OCella Deaths and Gianvi Deaths.  A hormone can kill, and you should know the risks versus the benefits before taking the product.

On the other hand, it is equally important for the victims to know that there are laws that offer them protection. With the help of an experienced lawyer, they can file a lawsuit against the manufacturers to try and receive fair compensation for their injuries. However, there are time limits to file a lawsuit, which varies from state to state.

If you or loved one has fallen victim to the side effects of contraceptives, seek legal counsel immediately!