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Im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control and have been for two weeks, i want to switch birth controls next week, is that okay to switch like that?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Switching OCs: Best to discuss the matter with your doc so you can make an informed decision. You should use alternate forms of protection for couple months after the change until the new med is working fully.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control and have been for two weeks, i want to switch birth controls next week, is that okay to switch like that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

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