A 32-year-old female asked:
is yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) a low estrogen pill is it lower than levlen ed?
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Dr. Grace Akoh-Arrey answered
16 years experience Pharmacology
Yes: Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) contains 20 mcg of estrogen( ethinyl estradiol) and levlen ed contains 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol.
Answered on Dec 23, 2013
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Finish pack: Finish the pack that you have and instead of starting another levlen simply start the new pack of yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol).
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. (Liz)Phuong Tran answered
35 years experience Family Medicine
Should not: Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) has 20 mcg of estrogen, 3 mg of progestin compare to levlen with 30 mcg of estrogen and 0.15 mg of progestin. ... Read More
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jane Van Dis answered
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Yes: You can definitely switch brands of birth control midcycle so long as you don't miss any pills you will be protectedo.
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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Either one: The difference is minimal. They contain a slightly different Progesterone which should be undetectable to a person taking it. There is no issue switch ... Read More
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