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Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol (generic for Yaz)

  • What is drospirenone ethinyl estradiol ?
    Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol is a prescription medication used to prevent pregnancy. It is also known as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) since it combines an estrogen hormone (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin hormone (drospirenone) which work together to stop a woman’s ovaries from releasing an egg each month.

    While the primary effect of combination birth control pills is to prevent ovulation, the medication can actually thicken cervical mucus as well, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and fertilize an egg. It can also be used to treat acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that often results in severe emotional and physical symptoms.

    Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol is available under a number of brand names, including Gianvi, Loryna, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, YAZ, and Zarah. It comes in the form of a tablet to take by mouth.

    Talk to your health care provider about whether or not drospirenone ethinyl estradiol is right for you.

  • What are the common side effects of drospirenone ethinyl estradiol?
    Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol has been shown to cause some side effects. Talk to your health care provider if these adverse reactions do not go away within a few days.

  • Common side effects reported from drospirenone ethinyl estradiol use include:

    ·Nausea
    ·Vomiting
    ·Stomach cramps and bloating
    ·Bleeding between periods
    ·Spotting
    ·Change in the flow of period
    ·Decreased libido
    ·Missing periods
    ·Breast pain or tenderness ·Weight changes
    ·Mental depression or anxiety
    ·Vaginal yeast infection


This is not a complete list of all possible side effects caused by drospirenone ethinyl estradiol.

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Frequently asked questions about drospirenone ethinyl estradiol

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol is a prescription medication used to prevent pregnancy. It is also known as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) since it combines an estrogen hormone (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin hormone (drospirenone) which work together to stop a woman’s ovaries from releasing an egg each month.

While the primary effect of combination birth control pills is to prevent ovulation, the medication can actually thicken cervical mucus as well, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and fertilize an egg. It can also be used to treat acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that often results in severe emotional and physical symptoms.

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol is available under a number of brand names, including Gianvi, Loryna, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, YAZ, and Zarah. It comes in the form of a tablet to take by mouth.

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol is an oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. It can also treat acne and alleviate the symptoms (both physical and emotional) of PMDD.

Oral contraceptives are not effective at preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), so it is important to use additional forms of contraception to avoid their transmission.

This medication has been given a black box warning from the FDA due to the risks of smoking cigarettes while using drospirenone ethinyl estradiol. Doing so increases your risk of heart attacks, strokes, blood clots, and other side effects from taking oral contraceptives, especially for heavy smokers over the age of 35, so do not smoke cigarettes if you are taking oral contraceptives such as drospirenone ethinyl estradiol.

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol works by preventing a woman’s ovary from releasing eggs, which makes it impossible for a sperm to fertilize one. Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol also changes the lining of your uterus (which reduces the likelihood that a fertilized egg can develop in it) and thickens the cervical mucus that’s present inside your cervix (which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter your cervix and further reduces your risk of becoming pregnant).

Common side effects of drospirenone ethinyl estradiol include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach cramps and bloating
  • Bleeding between periods
  • Spotting
  • Change in the flow of period
  • Decreased libido
  • Missing periods
  • Breast pain or tenderness
  • Weight changes
  • Mental depression or anxiety
  • Vaginal yeast infection

This is not a complete list of adverse effects – though these are among the most common. Seek medical attention right away if you experience any of the following symptoms while taking drospirenone ethinyl estradiol:

  • Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
  • Change in vision
  • Changes in skin color
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Fever or chills
  • Clay-colored stools
  • Constipation
  • Dark urine
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Fainting
  • Fast or slow heartbeat
  • Hives, redness, welts, or swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  • Itching skin
  • Pain, swelling, or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, neck, foot, calves, or legs
  • Pounding in the ears
  • Severe headaches of sudden onset
  • Sudden loss of coordination or slurred speech
  • Sweating
  • Troubled breathing

As with all prescription medication, be sure to inform the prescribing doctor about any medical conditions you have been previously diagnosed with.

Oral contraceptives such as drospirenone ethinyl estradiol may increase your long-term risk of developing liver tumors and your short-term risk of heart attack, stroke, and blood clots – while reducing your overall risk of ovarian, endometrial, and colorectal cancers. There is some data to suggest a little to no increase in risk of breast and cervical cancer, however, the risk is generally associated with current use and diminishes once someone stops taking the pill.

You should speak with your provider about any medications or supplements you are currently taking before starting treatment with drospirenone ethinyl estradiol. Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol can interact with other forms of medication and substances, causing potentially serious side effects.

In addition, you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant before starting treatment with this medication. Even though it’s rare, it is still possible to become pregnant while using drospirenone ethinyl estradiol.

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol comes in the form of a tablet to take by mouth. Oral contraceptives typically are prescribed in packets of 21, 28, or 91 tablets and are usually taken once per day at the same time of day. However, you should take the medication exactly as your healthcare provider prescribes. Do not discontinue or increase your dosage of drospirenone ethinyl estradiol without consulting with your provider first. If you begin to experience adverse side effects while taking this medication, like those listed above, inform your provider right away.

If you miss a dose of drospirenone ethinyl estradiol, you should follow the instructions on the packaging of your birth control and use a backup method of birth control until the end of the cycle.

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets should be stored in a closed container at room temperature, away from extreme heat, extreme cold, moisture, and direct light, and kept out of the reach of children.

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Note that all prescriptions, including prescriptions for drospirenone ethinyl estradiol, are at the discretion of your clinician.

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.

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