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Teen Dies After Contraceptive Pill Tragedy

Layla Khan, a 16-year-old Oxford student, tragically lost her life after taking contraceptive pills to alleviate period pain. She began using the pills on November 25, and within days, she started experiencing severe headaches. By December 5, Layla was vomiting every 30 seconds.

Concerned about her deteriorating health, Layla’s family sought medical attention. However, doctors initially diagnosed her with a stomach bug and prescribed medications. Despite contacting the NHS Helpline, the family received no alarming signals about Layla’s condition.

Layla’s aunt, Jenna Braithwaite, revealed that Layla’s situation worsened over the weekend, with frequent vomiting every 30 minutes. Despite a visit to the General Practitioner on Monday, Layla was given anti-sickness tablets, and the medical team attributed her symptoms to a stomach bug, advising her to go to the hospital if the condition persisted.

As Layla’s pain intensified and she screamed in agony, her family decided to take her to the hospital. Tragically, before they could transport her, Layla collapsed in the bathroom, experiencing difficulties with her leg. Rushed to the nearest hospital, Layla was diagnosed with a blood clot in her brain on December 13. Despite undergoing surgery, she was declared brain-dead the following day.

The family, devastated by Layla’s sudden and tragic death, expressed their shock and grief. Layla, who had recently started college and secured a job, was described as a vibrant young person with a promising future.

In a gesture of generosity amidst their grief, Layla’s family chose to donate her organs, saving five lives just before Christmas. The family is struggling to comprehend the medical oversight that led to Layla’s untimely demise, emphasizing the devastating impact on their lives, particularly during the holiday season.

_{Repurposed article originally published in ShethePeople}