Ocella Lawsuit

by Steve Fields on February 14th, 2010

Yaz Stroke: Hemorrhagic Versus Ischemic Yaz Stroke Side Effects

Women who use Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz birth control may be exposing themselves to several different side effects. Yaz birth control, along with Yasmin and Ocella, combines estrogen with a synthetic progestin hormone called drospirenone. Some people think this combination may pose a higher risk of blood clots, which can cause life-threatening events, such as Yaz and stroke, pulmonary embolism, and heart attack. Women who have experienced problems have looked at filing a Yaz or Ocella lawsuit to help recover compensation and make up for time lost from work, medical bills, and the long term effects of their injury.

Below, we’ll explore stroke in greater detail. You’ll discover the different types (i.e. ischemic, intracerebral hemorrhagic, and subarachnoid hemorrhagic) as well as the catalysts for each. While Yaz stroke side effects are byproducts of ischemic brain tissue damage, it’s worth reviewing the two forms of hemorrhagic stroke to note the differences.

Causes Of Hemorrhagic And Ischemic Stroke

Stroke is broadly defined as a disruption in the flow of blood to your brain. Normally, your brain receives a continuous supply of blood, oxygen, and nutrients from a network of arteries. Any interruption in this supply causes the brain cells fed by a given artery or blood vessel to starve. Brain cells can only survive in this state for a few minutes. If the supply of blood, oxygen, and nutrients is not restored quickly, the affected brain tissue begins to die. The patient experiences a stroke.

There are two main categories of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic. The former defines Yaz stroke. It is caused by an obstruction within one of the blood vessels that supply the brain. Sometimes, the blockage is due to plaque deposits that form over time. More commonly, it occurs as the result of blood clots that migrate from other areas of your body. This is the reason stroke is listed as one of several Yaz side effects.

As implied earlier, hemorrhagic stroke can be categorized into two groups: intracerebral and subarachnoid. The former is defined as bleeding within your brain. The latter is defined as bleeding in the space that separates your brain and skull (called the subarachnoid space).

An intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke is caused by high blood pressure. The affected blood vessel ruptures, thereby flooding the neighboring brain tissue. A subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke is also caused by a ruptured blood vessel, but the catalysts may be different. A patient might suffer a head injury that causes the rupture. While many experts suggest stroke must be related to a spontaneous internal event, the results are the same: flooding in the subarachnoid space.

Potential Yaz Stroke Problems

The type of Yaz stroke side effects that present following the event are dependent on the location of the blockage. Moreover, their severity is dictated by the size of the blockage and the amount of time that passes before treatment is administered.

If you suffer brain tissue damage within the right hemisphere of your cerebrum, you might experience weakness or a degree of paralysis on your left side. You may also suffer vision impairment on your left side as well as problems related to depth perception and object recognition.

Tissue damage within your cerebrum’s left hemisphere triggers Yaz side effects on the right side of your body. This too, can produce persistent weakness, paralysis, and vision impairment. It often affects reasoning, judgment, and reading ability.

Both hemispheres of your cerebrum control your memory and mood. For that reason, tissue damage on either side can potentially cause problems in both areas (though the side effects will manifest differently).

The Dangers Of Yaz Blood Clots

The problems described above often begin with blood clots that form in the deep veins. Yaz blood clots can break away from the venous wall and travel with your bloodstream toward your heart, lungs, and brain. If they cause an obstruction in key blood vessels, the clots can trigger heart attack, pulmonary embolism, and stroke. If you or someone you know has suffered any of these Yaz birth control side effects, invest the time to explore your legal rights. Contact an experienced Yaz / Ocella lawsuit attorney to discuss your case.