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Does the yaz pill work just as well for overweight women? im 161cm and 68kg

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: This is a very safe and effective low dose oral contraceptive.

Answered 12/18/2018

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Is Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) a good contraceptive pill for pregnancy as I am concerned i will get pregnant as it's a low dose pill?

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I took the first (of 4) inactive Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pills yesterday and today I started a new pack because I had to skip my period. Will it work? Is it safe?

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Good day, My menstrual cycle is 27-29 days, Today marks 8 days late. I took a hpt today and the results were "not pregnant" I use Yaz contraceptives, my cycle has been regular, id get my period on the last active pill but not this time. I am 28 yrs.

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