my doctor recently recommended i use yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for birth control as i have irregular periods and pcos. what is a good birth control pill to take?

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I need to know what other birth control pills are good for pcos other than Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) please advise ?

Answer 1

Multiple choices: If you have irregular periods and pcos, you can choose any birth control pill. Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) has been associated with higher rates of vte, or clots in the leg veins , which could be serious. You can choose one of the lo estrin or lo orthotricyclen pill. If you have increased facial , neck hair due to pcos, you can take spironolactone in addition to the pill.

Answer 2

See below: Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is fine. I would follow the recommendation.

Answer 3

Depo shot: If you received the shot (150mcg) at the right time in your cycel - ie just as your period was starting - it should have protected you. That is the nice thing with the shot - its protective once its dosed. However, if you got the shot at any other time it might not work until your next cycle. The best thing to do is check a pregnancy test.

Answer 4

Problem: I am a physician that does not like Depo-Provera shots for most women. I did early but found a problem. Like you, they were not sure if their control was still in effect at the end of the cycle do to missed periods. You are concerned about early instead of 3 months but this was a real problem and resulted in frequent pregnancy tests.

Answer 5

Acupuncture: Acupuncture helps the body heal without medications. It can also reduce pain. Also you can get homeopathic hypericum 30c or 200c and take that . It hold help with the pain as well. Chinese medicine can alas help your cholesterol problem. Good luck!

Answer 6

VAGINITIS: The most common cause of vaginitis is monilial or fungus infection. It is like cottage cheese discharge and itchy.Iud sometimes causes a lot of menstrual bleeding otherwise ok. This is not related to your infection or delayed mens. You need treatment for your vaginitis.

Answer 7

No: Any stool softeners can be taken with pills.

Answer 8

Usually: Most hormonal contraceptives will improve acne by reducing ovary and adrenal androgens. Some pills are even medically indicated for acne, although most will have that effect.

my doctor recently recommended i use yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for birth control as i have irregular periods and pcos. what is a good birth control pill to take?

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