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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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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) NOT EC. : Sorry, but Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) can not be taken as emergency contraception. Please take your birth control pill as soon as you remember when you miss a regular dose. And better yet, why don't you consider being on a long-acting reversible form of contraception, like an IUD or implant. That way you don't have to worry about forgetting the pill and becoming pregnant until you're ready! Good luck!

Answered 1/31/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not as effective: The progestin in Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) (drosperinone) is different than the one in Plan B (levonorgestrel) Emergency Contraception (EC), which has proven ability to prevent unintended pregnancy. Drosperinone has not been shown to be effective as EC. Use Plan B (if wt <17lbs) or Ella (wt b/w 175 &198lbs) asap. Consider IUD or Implant - highly effective and no pills to forget.

Answered 6/14/2016

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Dr. Humberto Quintana answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes.: Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) can be taken as a morning after pill but you should consult with your doctor-gynecologist because it VAZ has number ofsevere side effects and a llist of contrainciicatins to its use.

Answered 6/21/2014

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