West New York, NJ
A 20-year-old female asked:
Does yaz birth control cause blood clots and death? my doctor prescribed me that birth control because i get really heavy irregular painful periods but i've heard its dangerous and that many women have died and now i'm scared
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Safe for most: Any drug has potential side effects that cluster within certain risk groups. I would assume your doctor did a review of your personal & family history, exam and testing before prescribing any medication. These procedures exist to reduce your risk. If the doc found you in the group of normal women at low risk that med would be used. If you have concerns you should discuss them with the doc.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Im taking yaz birth control pills. How can i prevent the chances of blood clots?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Basics: The risk of such meds are minimal if/when the prescribing source has done a detailed family & personal medical history. This detail would reveal a... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
How long does the blood clot risk remain after stopping YAZ birth control pill?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
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The pro-thrombotic effect of contraceptives should be over after 2 weeks or 4 weeks max. Take care!
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A 31-year-old female asked:
I am currently on the birth control Yaz. My question is would the chances of blood clots increase if I were to start a vitamin K2 supplement?
Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Not at all : It has no link with vit K2 ,so you can take both at same time
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Had my period the 2nd of November which was heavy dark red but Now experiencing spots of Bright red blood with dark clotting now.. is this normal? Period isnt due yet. Stopped birth control October 1st
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Period abnormal ?'s: A "regular" period (timing and length) on the 2nd of November and now (November 20-21) "bright red spotting with dark clotting" may indicate a possibl... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
I am on the pill and use Yaz but when I went to the pharmacy they advised they were out of Yaz but had Yaz Plus which they said is the basically the same. Since I started Yaz Plus, since 13/01 I am experiencing blood with clots after my period ended?
Dr. Brad Douglasanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Change in pill can: A change in the pill can cause this type of bleeding but also make sure that you’re not pregnant and if this continues over the next few months please... Read More
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