Pregnancy Interaction

• Not safe to use during pregnancy.
• If you are pregnant or think you might be, you should not take Yaz.
• If you get pregnant while taking Yaz, stop taking it right once and see a doctor.
• Breastfeeding: Not a good idea at first, as it may lower milk production.

Faq For Medicine

Q.What is the purpose of Yaz Tablet?
Yaz is a birth control pill that also helps women with mild acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Q. Does Yaz help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
No, Yaz does not protect against STIs or HIV.

Q. Can Yaz make periods late or stop them?
Yes. It could make periods lighter and shorter, or even make them miss.

Q. Can Yaz make you gain weight?
Drospirenone may help keep fluids from building up, however gaining a lot of weight is rare.

Q.If I miss a tablet, what should I do?
To stay protected from pregnancy, follow the directions for missed pills that your doctor or package insert gives you.

Expert Advice

• For the best results, take Yaz at the same time every day.
• If you are over 35, you should not smoke while taking Yaz.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had blood clots, migraines with aura, high blood pressure, or liver illness.
• When utilizing hormonal birth control, it's vital to have regular checkups.
• If you get severe chest pain, shortness of breath, or swelling in your legs, stop taking the pill and visit a doctor.

Side Effects

• Side effects that happen often:
• Feeling sick
• Headache
• Sore breasts
• Changes in mood
• Bleeding that happens suddenly or spotting
• Serious yet uncommon adverse effects:
• Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism)
• Blood pressure that is too high
• Issues with the liver
• If you notice signs of blood clots, get medical help right once.

 How It Works

• Ethinylestradiol and drospirenone are in Yaz.
• It stops the release of an egg, which is called ovulation.
• Makes cervical mucus thicker to keep sperm out.
• Changes the lining of the uterus to stop pregnancy.

Medicine Interaction

• Yaz might work with:
• Antibiotics such as rifampicin
• Drugs that stop seizures (phenytoin, carbamazepine)
• Herbal items such as St. John's wort
• Some antifungal or HIV drugs
• These drugs might make birth control less effective.

 How to Use

• Take one pill every day at the same time.
• You should take 24 active tablets and then 4 placebo pills, following the instructions on the pack.
• Begin on the first day of your period or as your doctor tells you to.
• If you miss a pill, use another form of birth control.

 Uses / indications

• Yaz Tablet is used for:
• Contraception, or preventing pregnancy
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
• Treatment of moderate acne in women seeking contraception