HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I'm on femme tab i'm on my second active pill but want to switch to yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) can i do this asap today as i've made a mistake with the wrong bcp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: wait for your period and then start Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) on first day of bleeding or on first sunday

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Why are they saying Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pills cause more blood clots?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What are the side effects of Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pill in treating pcos and acne? In dilemma as to whether I should start or not.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pills cause you to have some nipple discharge?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've been on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bcp for over a Year my period is always light this month it's so heavy lasting 5 days now I have never missed a pill and not preg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have cramps in my upper abdomen that can be quite painful. I'm also taking Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pills - could that possibly be it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I'm in yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bcp I have 10 active pills left but I have been bleeding on and of for a few days looks like old blood no pills missed I've been omit 2yrs?
I just switched birth control pills from triphasil to yaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) will I notice any difference?
What is the difference between Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bcp and other birth control pills please explain Thankyou ?
I need to know what other birth control pills are good for pcos other than Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) please advise ?
Is the Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control pill dangerous?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.