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I have been on yaz (oral contraceptive) for a year. i have dark skin pigmentation on my face and experienced weight gain after a year. the cramps etc are the same. i have high blood pressure. any other oral contraceptives i can safely use?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Talk to your GYN MD: Your presently prescribing GYN MD can discuss options for alternative contraception with you in detail. He/she will know your hypertension history and what will work best

Answered 3/26/2018

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A member asked:

I have been on yaz (oral contraceptive) for a year. i have dark skin pigmentation on my face and experienced weight gain after a year. the cramps etc are the same. i have high blood pressure. any other oral contraceptives i can safely use?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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