Philippi, WV
A 16-year-old female asked:
I last had sex 3-4 months ago. i use condoms and beyaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate). had regular heavy periods each month. all of a sudden got pain and bloat. could be ovulation?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not likely : If you are on birth control pills then you are not ovulating. That is the way birth control pills work -- by blocking ovulation. I would see your doctor to discuss other causes if the pain continues.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
How long does it take for Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) to become effect(without condoms&prevent preg)? If i take the pill (for the first time) on the first day of the period
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Some thoughts...: If the Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is not fully effective that first pack of pills (or maybe the first 2 packs), then a woman might ovula... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
When do u start ur period when taking beyaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) because I haven't started yet i take my first inactive pill tonite?
Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered
General Practice 53 years experience
After active pills.: You get your period during the time of taking inactive pills.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
I've had my period for 16 days. Taking beyaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) correctly. Never happened before. What's the cause? Anything I should worry about?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually sel... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Have not started my period yet, taking beyaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) at end of pack when will I start?
Dr. David Howardanswered
43 years experience
See detail: Your period will usually start a couple of days after taking the last active pill. Occasionally, it might take longer. If you don't get it, check a ... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Is it normal to feel bloated after stopping yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and having normal periods?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: This sounds like normal cyclic changes, more noticable off of birth contol pills
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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