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Beyaz vs. Yaz

Beyaz is a combination birth control pill that contains 2 hormones — drospirenone (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen) — along with levomefolate (a folic acid supplement). In addition to preventing pregnancy, Beyaz is FDA approved to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), acne in those who have started their periods, and to help raise folate levels. The pill is taken by mouth once daily. Each 28-day pack contains 24 active hormone tablets and 4 placebo tablets. Common side effects include headache, abnormal bleeding, and breast tenderness.

• To prevent pregnancy
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
• Acne (in people 14 years and older who've started their periods)
• Supplement folic acid

Pregnancy prevention, acne, folate supplementation:

• Headache or migraine (6%)
• Irregular menstrual bleeding (4%)
• Nausea or vomiting (4%)
• Breast pain or tenderness (3%)

PMDD:

• Irregular menstrual bleeding (25%)
• Nausea (16%)
• Headache (13%)
• Breast tenderness (11%)

• Cigarette smoking and serious heart problems
• Risk of blood clot
• High potassium
• Breast and cervical cancer
• Liver problems
• Gallbladder problems
• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar and triglycerides
• Headache
• Irregular bleeding
• Depression
• Worsening of other health conditions

Yaz is a combination birth control pill taken daily to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 medications: drospirenone (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). In addition to birth control, it's FDA approved to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and acne. Each 28-day pack contains 24 active hormone tablets and 4 placebo tablets. Possible side effects include nausea, headache, and weight gain.

Branded generics that are like the brand-name product Yaz include Nikki, Jasmiel, and Lo-Zumandimine.

• To prevent pregnancy
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
• Acne (in people 14 years and older who've started their periods)

Pregnancy prevention and acne:

• Headache or migraine (7%)
• Irregular menstrual bleeding (5%)
• Nausea or vomiting (4%)
• Breast pain or tenderness (4%)

PMDD:

• Irregular menstrual bleeding (25%)
• Nausea (16%)
• Headache (13%)
• Breast tenderness (11%)
• Tiredness (4%)

• Cigarette smoking and serious heart problems
• Risk of blood clot
• High potassium
• Breast and cervical cancer
• Liver problems
• Gallbladder problems
• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar and triglycerides
• Headache
• Irregular bleeding
• Depression
• Worsening of other health conditions