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A member asked:

On yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) didn't take sugar.pills but no period as yet is start normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : One of the nice side effects of Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is light or absent periods.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 2/13/2015

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