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Can yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) be used as a morning after pill? taking the dose of 4 pills, and 12 hours later 4 pills within the first 24 hours?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Maybe: Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) may work, but Plan B works better if available. The "morning before" pill of contraception works even better.

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

Answered 3/8/2016

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A member asked:

Can yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) be used as a morning after pill? taking the dose of 4 pills, and 12 hours later 4 pills within the first 24 hours?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

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