Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a YAZ/Yasmin Side EffectDeep vein thrombosis, also known as deep venous thrombosis and usually abbreviated as DVT, is the formation of a blood clot in a vein deep in the body. DVT is a possible side effect of YAZ and Yasmin birth control. Deep vein thrombosis is most frequent in leg veins, but also can occur in other parts of the body. Although it can occur without symptoms, in many cases of DVT the affected extremity will be in pain, swollen, red, and warm, and surface veins may be engorged. A pulmonary embolism (PE) is the most serious complication of a DVT, which occurs when the blood clot dislodges and travels to the lungs. YAZ Lawsuits and Yasmin LawsuitsDeep vein thrombosis (DVT) is extremely rare for a healthy young woman, yet they have struck young women who have taken YAZ and Yasmin. If you or a loved one has suffered a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after taking YAZ or Yasmin, please contact the YAZ lawyers and Yasmin lawyers at DeCarli Law for a free consultation. YAZ lawsuit and Yasmin lawsuits are being filed by young women struck by DVT after taking YAZ and Yasmin oral contraceptives. |