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Is it a good idea to change from yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) to triphasil bcz i want a proper period?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure : Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is designed to make your period lighter and shorter. If you want to have a heavier and longer cycle, for whatever reason, switching to a traditional birth control pill would certainly be an option. There is no health benefit though to having a longer and heavier period.

Answered 12/9/2013

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