What is Yaz Plus ?
YAZ PLUS is a combined oral contraceptive with ethinylestradiol, the progestogen drospirenone and the vitamin Levomefolate calcium. Levomefolate calcium is a stable salt of the naturally occurring form of folates and is the predominant folate form in foods.
Does Yaz plus cause weight gain?
Yes. Yaz may cause weight gain in some women. Based on a trial in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), around 2.5% of those taking Yaz experienced weight gain. This side effect may be enough for some women to choose a different contraceptive pill.
What are Yaz Plus pills for?
YAZ PLUS is a combined oral contraceptive with ethinylestradiol, the progestogen drospirenone and the vitamin levomefolate calcium. Levomefolate calcium is a stable salt of the naturally occurring form of folates and is the predominant folate form in foods.
Is Yaz plus good for acne?
Yaz is considered the most effective of the three as it contains drospirenone which is a synthetic version of the sex hormone, progesterone. It helps to treat acne by blocking the effects of testosterone, a type of androgen.
How long does it take for Yaz to clear skin?
This is only temporary and should improve as your hormone levels adjust. You can expect your acne to improve within 2 to 3 months of beginning birth control pills (for some people, it takes just a few weeks).