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I've been on levlen ed for 2 months i want to change to yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) i'm on my last sugar pill will i get any side effects starting yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) like extra bleeding?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Should not: You are not really changing much except the brand of the pill. Your body will not likely notice any difference.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/18/2013

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A member asked:

I've been on levlen ed for 2 months i want to change to yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) i'm on my last sugar pill will i get any side effects starting yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) like extra bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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