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.

What Happens When a Contraceptive Goes Wrong?

A majority of women use birth control pills without knowing their severe and real risk of an adverse effect associated with the side effects. Even the most popular contraceptive pills (like Yaz, Gianvi, BeYaz, Ocella and Yasmin) have been linked with serious life threatening side effects such as pulmonary embolism.

Below mentioned are some of the most common side effects of hormonal contraceptives-

• Blood clots (DVTs) (PEs) (SVTs)
• Kidney damage
• Strokes (ATEs) or (SVTs), and occasionally (DVTs)
• Pulmonary embolisms
• Gallbladder disease
• Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Superficial Vein Thrombosis (SVT)
• Sagittal Venous Thrombosis (SVT)
• Liver damage
• Blindness
• Even death

If you sustain a blood clot, such as a DVT, PE, you generally will be placed on blood thinners for at least 6 months which may include: Coumadin, lovenox, Xarelto, Pradaxa, Heparin or even aspirin.

Did you know that you have a legal right to receive detailed information about every medicine you take and if the manufacturer fails to do adequately inform you of the side effects they may be held liable?

If you or your loved one has fallen victim to the side effects of contraceptive pills, then you should take legal action against the manufacturer of the pill.

You should consult an experienced lawyer to find out if you are eligible to file a lawsuit. Many lawyers offer free consultation and you need to pay them only when and if you win. They fight for your rights in order to try to get the compensation that you deserve.

However, you need to understand that you must file your lawsuit within a certain amount of time, or you will lose your right to claim. This time varies from state to state and your attorney can explain you about this in detail.

After a review of your case, your attorney should be able to answer all your questions related to your past and future medical bills, lost income, and funeral expenses (if applicable).

If you want to use hormonal contraceptive, it is essential for you to seek professional medical help in order to know the best available options for you. Your physician should be able to provide you safe recommendations after knowing your health and medical conditions. There is no place for any negligence when it comes to your health and safety. Speak candidly and find out what the alternatives are, and know your medical history and family medical history before using something hormonal in nature that could have a devastating future impact.