A 33-year-old member asked:
Expert reviews on loryna (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Hulseanswered
Gynecology 29 years experience
Pretty standard OCP: Loryna (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is a combination estrogen/progestin birth control pill that has similar success rates, tolerability and risks as other combination ocp's. Good choice for many patients.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
I recently came off of ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control. I have heard that people have gained weight as a result, is this possible?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: Birth control pills do not affect weight gain. That is a myth. Eating and exercise are the way to control weight.
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Why was Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control recalled?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Complex: See: http://www.drugwatch.com/yaz/ "More than 10,000 women have filed lawsuits against Bayer and its affiliates for Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl es... Read More
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2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Provided original answer
actual recalls.
May 18, 2015
A 24-year-old member asked:
Is Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) a good birth control?
Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: May cause elevated potassium. If you smoke, any birth control can be dangerous.
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Is Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) the best birth control?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Oral contraceptive: There is no one "best" oral contraceptive - depending on personal needs and potential side effects - you and your physician can select what may be mo... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Is there anything bad about the Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control?
Dr. Stephen Pappachenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Risks/benefits: All pills/medications have risks. Yaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) in particular, can cause nausea, headache, vomiting, menstrual irregulari... Read More
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