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A 21-year-old female asked:

if i'm taking yaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) how long should i wait after stopping antibiotics to have unprotected sex?

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Dr. G. Wenanswered

Pharmacology 26 years experience

3-4 days: Depending on what antibiotics you are taking, by average after 3-4 days your body will clear out the antibiotics.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I've been taking Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for 5 months, had unprotected sex yesterday but he didn't ejaculate, should I take the morning after pill? My first time

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I've been on Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for a few months,missed 2 pillstwo weeks ago & 1pill last week, had unprotected sex yesterday.Can Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) be taken as morning after pill?

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Had unprotected sex about 8-10 days ago, took Plan B next day.. 5 days ago I started Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)...I had unprotected sex again last night. Do I need plan b.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I had unprotected sex last night and I want to know if I can use yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) as a morning after pill? There are no pharmacies here! Please help

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have only taken 1 doze of Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and have had unprotected sex afterwards. Should i take the morning afterpil along with the other doze? Whats best

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