Safety Information on Yaz

Despite the known serious side effects of Yaz, the drug is still available to women in the USA for use, as a contraceptive. Many studies have acknowledged the increased risk of blood clotting as a result of exposure to Yasmin, however there are differing degrees of risk in different people.

Take a look below to find out which groups of people should avoid Yaz at all costs, and likewise which groups probably don't need to be worried about continuing to take the medication.

Who Should Not Use Yaz?

There are three groups of people who specifically should avoid Yaz at all times. Your doctor should know that prescribing Yaz to you - if you are in one of these groups - is highly dangerous.

The groups include:

• Women with hypertension.
• Women who have a history of stroke or a heart attack
• Women who suffer from high cholesterol.

Let's break these groups down. Females with hypertension are already predisposed to blood clotting. Unfortunately, their artery walls are already at risk of narrowing to the point where blood may be hindered in its flow.

Hence - if you have been diagnosed with hypertension and even if you are taking separate medications to control it, it's best to completely avoid Yaz and Yasmin.

Strokes and Heart Attacks

Those people who have suffered from strokes or heart attacks (however serious) in the past should be advised to stay away from Yaz. In general, taking a contraceptive pill is not recommended for anyone who has experienced one of these things.

The reason is simple. Blood clotting from the use of Yasmin could trigger another episode of stroke or heart attack which could prove to be far more damaging than the last. Hence, ensure that you stay away from this drug at all costs.

People with High Cholesterol

High cholesterol is a growing problem in society these days. Unfortunately, unless you actively monitor your cholesterol through tests, it's unlikely that you will know whether you suffer from high cholesterol or not.

However, if you have been diagnosed with this issue - taking Yaz on top of the problem could increase the rate at which arteries become blocked.

Consider this process:

• Arteries are already plagued with plaque as cholesterol increases.
• Arteries narrow as a result.
• Consumption of Yaz clots the blood.
• Blood clotting + narrow arteries = higher chance of a negative side effect.

As you can see, it's hugely important that if you have high cholesterol - you stay away from Yasmin.

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