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A member asked:

I have been on yasmin for a while my dr suggests that i change to yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) when i start in my 8th day would i still be protected?

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You should: Be fine, changing to a new type of pill doesnt decrease efficay though generally start at day 7, good luck.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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I am on Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for 6 months before was on yasmin for 5 yrs. I have not have period after starting yaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is this normal? Anything to worry about?

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I am taking yasmin for the first mhttp:/onth after switching from taking Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) on a regular basis. Can I take four placebo pills as I did with the yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)?

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Emergency contraceptives use levongestrel as the progesterone, so why do yaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) yasmin, beyaz contain drospirenone instead?

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