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.

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