Does Yaz cause high triglycerides?

The FDA says that women who are suffering from hypertriglyceridemia, or who have a family history of it, are more at risk of developing pancreatitis from taking Yaz or Yasmin. Hypertriglyceridemia causes triglyceride levels to rise.

Is bruising a side effect of birth control pill?

The birth control implant is a progestin-only hormonal option comes in the form of a small metal rod implanted beneath the skin, and in addition to the progestin-related birth control side effects, you may also have soreness, swelling, and bruising on your arm at the implantation site for up to two weeks.

When do Yaz side effects start?

According to the package insert, the most common Yaz side effects are headache, nausea, breast tenderness, and spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods. In general, these issues, particularly nausea and vomiting, should lessen within the first three months of taking the drug.

Does birth control make you smell down there?

Hormonal changes – The amount of discharge varies throughout menstrual cycles. Hormonal therapies, birth control pills and vaginal creams can have an effect the vaginal PH and odor as well.

What is the white pill in Yaz?

Each of Yaz’s 24 active pills is light pink and contains 3 mg drospirenone and 0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol. The four inactive pills are white. When taken as directed, Yaz and other birth control pills are very effective.

Can I skip the white pills in Yaz?

Yup, it’s totally fine to skip the non-hormonal pills (aka placebo pills or reminder pills) in your pill pack. The non-hormonal pills are just there to help you remember to take your pill every day and start your next pack on time.

Are there any side effects to taking Yaz?

Drugs that increase or decrease drug metabolismmay decrease or increase blood levels of Yaz, respectively. There is little or no increased risk of birth defectsin women who inadvertently use oral contraceptives during early pregnancy. The hormones in Yaz pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Yaz may also slow breast milk production.

When to take the first pill of Yaz?

Take your first pill on the first day of your period or on the first Sunday after your period begins. You may need to use back-up birth control, such as condoms with spermicide, when you first start using this medication. Take one pill every day, no more than 24 hours apart.

How is the diagnosis and treatment of Yaz made?

Diagnosis is made by healthcare providers according to DSM-IV criteria, with symptomatology assessed prospectively over at least two menstrual cycles. In making the diagnosis, care should be taken to rule out other cyclical mood disorders. Yaz has not been evaluated for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

How many tablets are in a Yaz blister pack?

Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol tablets) is available in blister packs. Each blister pack (28 film-coated tablets) contains in the following order: