For women who choose the Pill for birth control, Beyaz and YAZ are approved to:
- Prevent pregnancy – 99% effective when taken as directed
- Treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Beyaz and YAZ are not approved to treat Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), a less serious set of symptoms occurring before your period
- Treat moderate acne in women at least 14 years of age
Yaz is a combination birth control pill. It contains two types of hormones: an estrogen and a progestrin. You’ll find that most combination birth control pills are low-dose, meaning they contain .035 miligrams or less of estrogen. Low doses of estrogen are just as effective as high doses when preventing pregnancy and have the added benefit of reducing those pesty side effects.
Yaz is the only pill that has a 24/4 dosing schedule and contains the hormone drosperinone. You take the active (hormone) pills for 24 days then follow with the four inactive (reminder) pills. Taking the active pills for three extra days helps your hormone levels stay balanced.
