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A 20-year-old female asked:
I have high dheas and high testosterone so my endo prescribed me yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and androcure 10mg for 10 days!is it low to take 10 pills androcure per month?
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Dr. Erinn Huffmananswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Follow your doctor: Endocrine abnormalities can be quite complex and each patient is different. You should continue to follow the advice of your doctor who knows you and your specific lab values.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dear doctors, I would like to find out if it is safe to take Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pills for 3 months without any break. ?
Dr. Linda Everettanswered
Internal Medicine 24 years experience
Probably safe: There isn't enough evidence regarding the long term effects of skipping the week off from birth control hormones. Most doctors agree that it is probab... Read More
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A female asked:
On yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pill, takes it regularly. Still has a week of active pills to go. Spotted today after having sex 4 days ago. Temp 36.8. Possibility of Preg?
Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Chance is low but: A healthy woman in her reproductive years can become pregnant at any time during her cycle, even on the pills/IUD etc.. though the chance is quite low... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
I took the 4th yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pill at 6.50 pm, and i vomit at 11.50 pm, should I take another pill or am i still protect?
Dr. William Conneranswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Fine. No more pill: Your pill would have digested already.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Should i take yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) contraceptive pill for excessive hair growth?
Dr. Neeoo Chinanswered
Fertility Medicine 42 years experience
No: At your 44 years of age i would be cautious and speak in detail with your physician prior to going on an oral contraceptive pill such as yasmin (dros... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Yesterday was my second pill in yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). It made me feel so sick. I want to change to my former pill, Yasmin. When can I take yasmin? In my 3rd day period
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Anytime: you can switch right away, just start with the third pill of yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). but why are you on third day of your period?... Read More
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