Description

Yaz (generic name: drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) is a combination birth control pill.

Yaz is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use an oral contraceptive. Yaz is also indicated for the treatment of symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in women who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception.

Yaz is also indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in women at least 14 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche. Yaz should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control.

Yaz is the only birth control proven to treat the emotional and physical symptoms of PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) that are severe enough to impact the lives of women who choose the Pill for contraception.

Yaz is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy, and is the only birth control Pill with a 24/4 dosing schedule (you take active pills for 24 days, followed by 4 inactive pills). This means that Yaz gives you 3 additional days, which helps your hormone levels stay even. Plus, Yaz has the unique hormone, drsp (drospirenone) - the preferred progestin of OB/Gyns.