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Yaz birth control pill reviews

3.5

2 reviews

Yaz is a birth control pill with a low estrogen dose and a progestin called drospirenone which may be good for acne and mood problems. It has a slightly higher risk of blood clots than other combined pills. It comes in a packet of 28 tablets which includes 24 active pills and 4 placebo pills to induce a withdrawal bleed.

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Yaz birth control pill

Yaz pill benefits

Some of the benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this contraceptive

Acne or bad skin

Heavy periods

PMS and PMDD

PCOS symptoms

Period pain

Yaz pill ingredients

Main hormones in Yaz pill

Low estrogen

Anti-Androgenic progestin

Yaz pill alternatives

Contraceptives that work in similar ways, or brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients

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Contraceptives in the UK that work in similar ways, or brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients


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3.5

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

I think Yaz has gotten a bad rap in the past, but for me it was totally fine. It was a great choice for me at the time and I experienced no major side effects. I would recommend this to others.

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Used for 8+ yr
43 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Jul 23

Ive been using birth control for so long that im not sure whats what. I am now worried about longer term effects of the pill and the fact that my natural cycle has been disrupted. Knowing what i know now i think i would have stopped taking hormonal birthcontrol a long time ago.


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