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What are the interactions between yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and metformin?

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Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol): Not much. Why do you need metformin? Why do you need Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)?

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Answered 2/2/2015

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Having polycystic ovary. Last 3 months i took metformin and yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) tablets. We tried for a baby. Nw I am having breast pain, tiredness. Am i preg?

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Obese woman with pcos, on yasmin, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) limited carbs, regular exercise. ~2yrs from wanting kids. Weight loss very slow. Would you recommend metformin?

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Is taking two pills of Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) at the same time equal to taking plan b?

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A member asked:

Switched from yasmine to Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) due to upset feeling now on Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) n the upset feel has started back what do I do now?

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A member asked:

Had unprotected sex about 8-10 days ago, took Plan B next day.. 5 days ago I started Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)...I had unprotected sex again last night. Do I need plan b.

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