On yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for a year. taking continuous & suddenly gained 13lbs in 2 months!! zero libido. very vaginally dry. do i need to switch? if so, to

Expected results: the way birth control pills work is by suppressing both female and male hormones. Low sex drive is part of suppressed testosterone and vaginal dryness from low estrogen. Weight gain is a well known side effect of birth control pills including Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). Check with gynecologist which birth control pills may be best for you or discuss with him alternatives to birth control pills