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Yaz birth control pills follow a 24 days/4 days dose schedule; that is, the "active" pills are taken once a day for 24 days, and then for four days the "inactive" or "placebo" pills are taken. This is different from most other combination-hormone oral contraceptives (OCs), which use a 21 days/7 days schedule. Yaz active pills are taken for three more days (i.e., 24 vs. 21), which, according to Bayer Healthcare, the maker of Yaz, helps your hormone levels stay more even.
Yaz birth control is also different from all other combination OCs in that it is FDA-approved for three separate purposes:
It's true — Yaz has been clinically proven to help resolve "moderate acne vulgaris," also known as common acne. However, Bayer Healthcare now takes pains on the Yaz labeling to make sure that consumers know that Yaz is not considered a first-line treatment for acne, and that it is meant for women who are using Yaz for birth control, too.
A Yaz birth control side effects warning that comes with every prescription, and with another cautionary section regarding "Who Should Not Take Yaz." It's a pretty intimidating list of information. When a woman is considering using Yaz birth control pills, she should read this information carefully and discuss any concerns she has with her doctor or healthcare provider. If a woman is using Yaz and experiences any adverse effects, she should consult her physician.
Yaz birth control pills reviews have been mixed- some great, some good, some bad, some terrible. Of course, on the Yaz website, only positive reviews are presented, but many women have had unpleasant (even unsafe) experiences with Yaz as their contraceptive, and it's important for women to be able to see beyond the glossy advertising presented for Yaz.
Bayer received warning letters in early 2009 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in response to its marketing campaign including both TV and print advertisements. In the Yaz warning letters, the FDA demanded that Bayer fix its marketing message to be more truthful and to include a longer, more detailed list of potential side effects that it otherwise had been downplaying. The previous ads were pulled and a new ad campaign has been initiated.
The marketing strategy, which has been labeled in the news as “false advertising” led millions of American women to believe it is the best form of birth control with the least amount of side effects. In 2008, Yaz birth control pills dominated 17.7 percent of the U.S. market, brining in an estimated $616 million.
Of course, it's easy to miss the timing on a pill that must be taken 24 of each 28 days. The Yaz packaging includes instructions for what to do when:
Each category has different instructions. Missing Yaz birth control pills can be rather anxiety-provoking.
If you are considering using Yaz as a birth control method, you should speak with your physician and discuss any concerns. It is important to ask about all possible health risks associated with Yaz birth control pill. If you have taken Yaz and have suffered an adverse effect, you should contact a defective drug attorney who will help you build your claim and recover compensation for your losses. For more information or to schedule a private consultation with a Yaz birth control lawyer in your area, please contact us today.
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