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Started yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) b/c 10 days ago. started bleeding today. already had period a wk ago.. which ended with brown spotting. had unprotected sex yest. help?

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

No: If it's lighter bleeding ,then continue Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol).If it's like a period the stop for 3days and start new pack.Make sure you use back up.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Started yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) b/c 10 days ago. started bleeding today. already had period a wk ago.. which ended with brown spotting. had unprotected sex yest. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Dr Miller agreed

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