Yaz (Ethinylestradiol + Drospirenone) Tablets, 168 pack

Combined oral contraceptive pills, often simply called "the pill," are prescription medicines that prevent pregnancy by:

• Stopping ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovaries)
• Thickening cervical mucus to make it harder for sperm to reach an egg
• Changing the lining of the uterus to make it less likely for a fertilised egg to implant

Combined pills are also commonly used to help regulate periods, reduce menstrual pain, manage acne, and treat premenstrual symptoms.

Yes, ethinylestradiol + drospirenone otherwise known as ‘the pill’ is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy – if used correctly. To make sure the pill works best, you need to take it every day, whether you have sex on that day or not. 

Common side effects can include:

• Nausea
• Breast tenderness
• Headache
• Mood changes
• Spotting or breakthrough bleeding between periods

Serious side effects are rare but can include an increased risk of blood clots. Speak to your doctor if you experience symptoms like chest pain, leg swelling, or sudden shortness of breath.

Vomiting and ongoing diarrhoea can stop your body absorbing your pill, which may stop it from working.

• If you vomit within 2 hours of taking a pill, take another pill as soon as possible.
• If you have ongoing vomiting or bad diarrhoea lasting 24 hours or more, contact your healthcare provider for advice. 

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