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A 18-year-old female asked:

i've been recently prescribed the generic brand of yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bc pills called mya. are they safe to take? i seen online some bad stories about yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). nervous.

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes they are: The maybe a slight difference in the percentage of hormones but not significant enough to create a problem with effectiveness.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Pediatric Emergency Medicine 45 years experience

Clots: Studies are looking at the increased risk of clots. An implant might be safer. Every BCP comes with risks. All the best.

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