YAZ, Yasmin, Ocella Alert

I have spent the past 19 years trying to assist those in need and my work extends beyond environmental issues. One of the issues that I am becoming increasingly aware of are issues and drugs as they relate to women. I learn of problems, issues, side effects etc., from those that reach out to me and inform me of problems as well as what I learn from my own experiences and also having two daughters, who are now adults.

Many women and young women have come to me with issues concerning problems surrounding the birth control pill YAZ. When I started to receive emails, many emails from women who were experiencing problems with this pill it raised itself as a flag that there might in fact be a problem. Many girls came to me with concerns about problems they were having with YAZ. Problems such as developing pulmonary embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, heart attack, stroke, gallbladder disease and a few other issues.

As I began more research I could see that there were problems and began to question my own doctor and my own girls, one of whom was on YAZ. I informed her of what I knew and she has now discussed with her doctor and has started a new pill fortunately before she saw any potential harmful side effects.

YAZ Side Effects

Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are known to cause certain severe, potentially life-threatening side effects. It's believed that the progestin drospirenone causes levels of potassium in the blood to rise, leading to numerous medical conditions. Medical Conditions from Yaz Side Effects

• Heart Attack: Yaz can cause blood clots that may lead to a heart attack. The drospirenone in Yaz can cause conditions in the body that may also result in a heart attack. Chest pain is a symptom of Yaz heart attack.
• Stroke: Blood clots caused by Yaz can restrict blood flow to the brain, resulting in a stroke. Symptoms include sudden severe headaches, blurred or double vision, or loss of vision.
• Pulmonary Embolism: Blood clots caused by Yaz can break loose and lodge in the pulmonary artery, blocking blood flow and possibly causing death. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism are sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, difficulty breathing and heart palpitations.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Blood clots caused by Yaz can occur within a deep vein in the legs, arms or pelvis. Symptoms include pain in the legs from Yaz, pain in the arms from Yaz, and swelling in the arms or legs. The condition can also lead to pulmonary embolism.
• Gallbladder Disease: Gallstones caused by Yaz can become trapped in the bile ducts, leading to pancreatitis and gallbladder surgery. Symptoms include sudden, severe pain in the abdomen, pain in the right shoulder, pain between the shoulder blades, jaundice and fever.
• Pancreatitis: Gallstones caused by Yaz can block the flow of digestive enzymes from the pancreas, causing inflammation which can lead to damage to the pancreas. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and fever.
• Hyperkalemia: The drospirenone in Yaz can cause elevated potassium levels in the bloodstream, resulting in kidney damage or kidney failure, which can cause sudden heart failure. There are frequently no symptoms with hyperkalemia, which makes this condition extremely dangerous. Occasionally, symptoms include muscle fatigue, weakness, paralysis, abnormal heart rhythms and nausea.

If you're experiencing any of the Yaz symptoms and side effects mentioned, or even suspect you have medical issues caused by Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, please speak to your doctor and seek immediate medical attention.

Sources:
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/drospirenone-estradiol-side-effects.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperkalemia/MY00940/DSECTION=when-to-see-a-doctor