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Taking Yaz 3 As OCP. Does This Cause Risk Of Thrombosis And Embolisms More Than Other OCPs?
Hello dr,
I'm getting married in 2 months and i started taking yaz 3 days ago as an ocp.. But i heard from some friends that it causes sudden death because of increases the risk of thrombosis and embolisms more than other ocps, so they suggested to switch to belara and i have already taken 3 tabs till today. So is it right and what should i do ? I'm 26 years old
I'm getting married in 2 months and i started taking yaz 3 days ago as an ocp.. But i heard from some friends that it causes sudden death because of increases the risk of thrombosis and embolisms more than other ocps, so they suggested to switch to belara and i have already taken 3 tabs till today. So is it right and what should i do ? I'm 26 years old
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
Hello,
Yes ,you are right.
Your concerns regarding YAZ are genuine.
YAZ is fourth generation OCP and most of its increased side effects are due to the presence of synthetic progestin in it called as DROSPIRENON.
Studies done in 2011 showed that Yaz had an increased risk of blood clots, including the FDA’s study that showed a 74 percent increased risk in YAZ users when compared to other oral contraceptives.While all birth control pills carry a risk of blood clots, or venous thromboembolism, the risk from drospirenone is significantly higher, according to some studies. YAZ has also been linked to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body, typically the legs. Once a blood clot forms, it can break off and travel to various places in the body, including the brain and lungs.
You may talk and discuss with your doctor regarding the use of OCP in yourself.
Thanks
Yes ,you are right.
Your concerns regarding YAZ are genuine.
YAZ is fourth generation OCP and most of its increased side effects are due to the presence of synthetic progestin in it called as DROSPIRENON.
Studies done in 2011 showed that Yaz had an increased risk of blood clots, including the FDA’s study that showed a 74 percent increased risk in YAZ users when compared to other oral contraceptives.While all birth control pills carry a risk of blood clots, or venous thromboembolism, the risk from drospirenone is significantly higher, according to some studies. YAZ has also been linked to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body, typically the legs. Once a blood clot forms, it can break off and travel to various places in the body, including the brain and lungs.
You may talk and discuss with your doctor regarding the use of OCP in yourself.
Thanks
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