Yaz Birth Control Pill Information

Yaz birth control pills are combination oral contraceptives (COCs) designed to prevent pregnancy. The birth control pill works by preventing ovulation and making it difficult for sperm to reach the uterus by causing changes in the cervical and uterine lining. Yaz is a combination tablet of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol.

Yaz Tablets and Risks
Yaz birth control tablets should be taken once daily, at the same time each day. This type of birth control pill has been associated with dangerous health risks and is not recommended for women with the following conditions:

• High blood pressure
• Migraine headaches
• Heart valve disorder
• Kidney or liver problems
• Adrenal gland disorder
• Unusual vaginal bleeding
• Breast, uterine or any form of hormone-dependant cancer
• History of jaundice
• Gallbladder diseases
• Diabetes
• Seizures or epilepsy
• High cholesterol

Yaz has also been linked to birth defects and should not be taken if pregnant or breast-feeding. Women who take Yaz birth control pills are advised not to smoke, as smoking may increase a risk of health problems.

Yaz Inactive White Pills
 A Yaz pill pack consists of 24 light pink active tablets and four inert white pills. A normal dose is one pink tablet every day (at the same time) for 24 consecutive days followed by one white pill for the next four days. Women should have their menstrual cycle while taking the inactive white pills.

Yaz Morning After Pill
Women have reported to have taken Yaz as a form of the 'day after pill.' Meaning, they double the dose two days in a row after having unprotected intercourse. According to some reviews, side effects of using Yaz as a morning after treatment may include nausea, upset stomach, vaginal discharge and an irregular menstrual cycle.

Possible Side Effects of Yaz
Yaz birth control pills have been associated with side effects, ranging from minor to severe. As with most birth control methods, minor side effects may include breast tenderness, weight gain, emotional problems, moodiness, change in menstrual cycle, breakthrough bleeding and more.
The side effects that should be of concern, however, include blood clots, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, Gallbladder damage, heart attack and stroke. If you are taking Yaz and begin to experience any unusual symptoms, it is important to see your doctor immediately.

Birth Control Pills Similar to Yaz
Makers of Yaz, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, also makes Yasmin (generic: Ocella), the only oral contraceptive similar to Yaz. Both pills combine drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol to prevent pregnancy. Because of the similar make-up, Yaz and Yasmin are associated with the same health risks and should be taken with caution.