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  • Brand Name: Yaz

  • Generic NameDrospirenone 3 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02 mg

  • Therapeutic ClassFourth-generation progestin COC

  • Form: 24 active tablets + 4 placebo tablets (28-day pack)

  • Unique Features:

    • Anti-androgenic (helps acne/hirsutism)

    • Anti-mineralocorticoid (reduces bloating)

    • 24/4 regimen (shorter hormone-free interval)


2. COMPOSITION

Component Amount Role
Drospirenone 3 mg Anti-androgenic progestin
Ethinyl Estradiol 20 μg Estrogen component
Lactose monohydrate Filler
Croscarmellose sodium Disintegrant

(Gluten-free formulation)


3. MECHANISM OF ACTION

✔ Contraceptive Effects:

  • Inhibits ovulation (suppresses LH surge)

  • Thickens cervical mucus

  • Alters endometrium (prevents implantation)

✔ Therapeutic Benefits:

  • Blocks androgen receptors → treats acne/hirsutism

  • Antagonizes aldosterone → reduces water retention

  • Stabilizes mood (used for PMDD)


4. DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Standard Regimen

  • 1 tablet daily at same time for 24 days → 4 placebo days

  • First-cycle start options:

    • Day 1 start (immediate protection)

    • Sunday start (use backup ×7 days)

Missed Dose Protocol

Pills Missed Action
1 pill Take ASAP + continue normally
2 pills Take 2 ASAP + use backup ×7 days
≥3 pills Discard pack, start new + backup ×7 days

5. INDICATIONS

✅ Contraception (Pearl Index: 0.4-1.3) ✅ Moderate acne (FDA-approved) ✅ Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) (FDA-approved) ✅ Idiopathic hirsutism (off-label)


6. STORAGE CONDITIONS

  • Temperature: Below 25°C

  • Humidity: Keep in original blister

  • Light Protection: Required

  • Shelf Life: 3 years


7. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

✔ Best for:

  • Women with androgen excess symptoms

  • Those needing stable hormone levels (24/4 regimen)

✔ Monitor:

  • Blood pressure (risk of hypertension)

  • Serum potassium (if on chronic NSAIDs/ACE inhibitors)

✔ Avoid in:

  • Renal/hepatic impairment

  • Adrenal insufficiency


8. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

Black Box Warnings

⚠ Thromboembolic Risk:

  • 4-6x higher than non-users

  • Greatest in first year

⚠ Smokers >35 years: Absolute contraindication

Contraindications

❌ History of VTE/ATE ❌ Migraine with aura ❌ Breast/endometrial cancer

Adverse Effects

Common (≥5%) Serious (<1%)
Breakthrough bleeding Deep vein thrombosis
Nausea Stroke
Breast tenderness Gallbladder disease

9. COMPARISON WITH OTHER COCs

Parameter Yaz Yasmin Loette
Progestin DRSP DRSP LNG
EE Dose 20 μg 30 μg 20 μg
Anti-Androgenic +++ +++
Water Retention ↓↓

10. PATIENT COUNSELING

✔ Take with food if nausea occurs ✔ Warning signs:

  • Severe leg pain

  • Chest discomfort

  • Visual changes ✔ For acne: Full effect in 3-6 months


CONCLUSION

Yaz offers triple benefits (contraception + acne/PMDD treatment) with improved cycle control (24/4 regimen). However, requires careful cardiovascular risk screening.

  • Brand Name: Yaz

  • Generic NameDrospirenone 3 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02 mg

  • Therapeutic ClassFourth-generation progestin COC

  • Form: 24 active tablets + 4 placebo tablets (28-day pack)

  • Unique Features:

    • Anti-androgenic (helps acne/hirsutism)

    • Anti-mineralocorticoid (reduces bloating)

    • 24/4 regimen (shorter hormone-free interval)


2. COMPOSITION

Component Amount Role
Drospirenone 3 mg Anti-androgenic progestin
Ethinyl Estradiol 20 μg Estrogen component
Lactose monohydrate Filler
Croscarmellose sodium Disintegrant

(Gluten-free formulation)


3. MECHANISM OF ACTION

✔ Contraceptive Effects:

  • Inhibits ovulation (suppresses LH surge)

  • Thickens cervical mucus

  • Alters endometrium (prevents implantation)

✔ Therapeutic Benefits:

  • Blocks androgen receptors → treats acne/hirsutism

  • Antagonizes aldosterone → reduces water retention

  • Stabilizes mood (used for PMDD)


4. DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Standard Regimen

  • 1 tablet daily at same time for 24 days → 4 placebo days

  • First-cycle start options:

    • Day 1 start (immediate protection)

    • Sunday start (use backup ×7 days)

Missed Dose Protocol

Pills Missed Action
1 pill Take ASAP + continue normally
2 pills Take 2 ASAP + use backup ×7 days
≥3 pills Discard pack, start new + backup ×7 days

5. INDICATIONS

✅ Contraception (Pearl Index: 0.4-1.3)
✅ Moderate acne (FDA-approved)
✅ Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) (FDA-approved)
✅ Idiopathic hirsutism (off-label)


6. STORAGE CONDITIONS

  • Temperature: Below 25°C

  • Humidity: Keep in original blister

  • Light Protection: Required

  • Shelf Life: 3 years


7. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

✔ Best for:

  • Women with androgen excess symptoms

  • Those needing stable hormone levels (24/4 regimen)

✔ Monitor:

  • Blood pressure (risk of hypertension)

  • Serum potassium (if on chronic NSAIDs/ACE inhibitors)

✔ Avoid in:

  • Renal/hepatic impairment

  • Adrenal insufficiency


8. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

Black Box Warnings

⚠ Thromboembolic Risk:

  • 4-6x higher than non-users

  • Greatest in first year

⚠ Smokers >35 years: Absolute contraindication

Contraindications

❌ History of VTE/ATE
❌ Migraine with aura
❌ Breast/endometrial cancer

Adverse Effects

Common (≥5%) Serious (<1%)
Breakthrough bleeding Deep vein thrombosis
Nausea Stroke
Breast tenderness Gallbladder disease

9. COMPARISON WITH OTHER COCs

Parameter Yaz Yasmin Loette
Progestin DRSP DRSP LNG
EE Dose 20 μg 30 μg 20 μg
Anti-Androgenic +++ +++
Water Retention ↓↓

10. PATIENT COUNSELING

✔ Take with food if nausea occurs
✔ Warning signs:

  • Severe leg pain

  • Chest discomfort

  • Visual changes
    ✔ For acne: Full effect in 3-6 months


CONCLUSION

Yaz offers triple benefits (contraception + acne/PMDD treatment) with improved cycle control (24/4 regimen). However, requires careful cardiovascular risk screening.

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  • Brand Name: Yaz

  • Generic NameDrospirenone 3 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02 mg

  • Therapeutic ClassFourth-generation progestin COC

  • Form: 24 active tablets + 4 placebo tablets (28-day pack)

  • Unique Features:

    • Anti-androgenic (helps acne/hirsutism)

    • Anti-mineralocorticoid (reduces bloating)

    • 24/4 regimen (shorter hormone-free interval)


2. COMPOSITION

Component Amount Role
Drospirenone 3 mg Anti-androgenic progestin
Ethinyl Estradiol 20 μg Estrogen component
Lactose monohydrate Filler
Croscarmellose sodium Disintegrant

(Gluten-free formulation)


3. MECHANISM OF ACTION

✔ Contraceptive Effects:

  • Inhibits ovulation (suppresses LH surge)

  • Thickens cervical mucus

  • Alters endometrium (prevents implantation)

✔ Therapeutic Benefits:

  • Blocks androgen receptors → treats acne/hirsutism

  • Antagonizes aldosterone → reduces water retention

  • Stabilizes mood (used for PMDD)


4. DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Standard Regimen

  • 1 tablet daily at same time for 24 days → 4 placebo days

  • First-cycle start options:

    • Day 1 start (immediate protection)

    • Sunday start (use backup ×7 days)

Missed Dose Protocol

Pills Missed Action
1 pill Take ASAP + continue normally
2 pills Take 2 ASAP + use backup ×7 days
≥3 pills Discard pack, start new + backup ×7 days

5. INDICATIONS

✅ Contraception (Pearl Index: 0.4-1.3)
✅ Moderate acne (FDA-approved)
✅ Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) (FDA-approved)
✅ Idiopathic hirsutism (off-label)


6. STORAGE CONDITIONS

  • Temperature: Below 25°C

  • Humidity: Keep in original blister

  • Light Protection: Required

  • Shelf Life: 3 years


7. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

✔ Best for:

  • Women with androgen excess symptoms

  • Those needing stable hormone levels (24/4 regimen)

✔ Monitor:

  • Blood pressure (risk of hypertension)

  • Serum potassium (if on chronic NSAIDs/ACE inhibitors)

✔ Avoid in:

  • Renal/hepatic impairment

  • Adrenal insufficiency


8. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

Black Box Warnings

⚠ Thromboembolic Risk:

  • 4-6x higher than non-users

  • Greatest in first year

⚠ Smokers >35 years: Absolute contraindication

Contraindications

❌ History of VTE/ATE
❌ Migraine with aura
❌ Breast/endometrial cancer

Adverse Effects

Common (≥5%) Serious (<1%)
Breakthrough bleeding Deep vein thrombosis
Nausea Stroke
Breast tenderness Gallbladder disease

9. COMPARISON WITH OTHER COCs

Parameter Yaz Yasmin Loette
Progestin DRSP DRSP LNG
EE Dose 20 μg 30 μg 20 μg
Anti-Androgenic +++ +++
Water Retention ↓↓

10. PATIENT COUNSELING

✔ Take with food if nausea occurs
✔ Warning signs:

  • Severe leg pain

  • Chest discomfort

  • Visual changes
    ✔ For acne: Full effect in 3-6 months


CONCLUSION

Yaz offers triple benefits (contraception + acne/PMDD treatment) with improved cycle control (24/4 regimen). However, requires careful cardiovascular risk screening.

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  • Brand Name: Yaz

  • Generic NameDrospirenone 3 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02 mg

  • Therapeutic ClassFourth-generation progestin COC

  • Form: 24 active tablets + 4 placebo tablets (28-day pack)

  • Unique Features:

    • Anti-androgenic (helps acne/hirsutism)

    • Anti-mineralocorticoid (reduces bloating)

    • 24/4 regimen (shorter hormone-free interval)


2. COMPOSITION

Component Amount Role
Drospirenone 3 mg Anti-androgenic progestin
Ethinyl Estradiol 20 μg Estrogen component
Lactose monohydrate Filler
Croscarmellose sodium Disintegrant

(Gluten-free formulation)


3. MECHANISM OF ACTION

✔ Contraceptive Effects:

  • Inhibits ovulation (suppresses LH surge)

  • Thickens cervical mucus

  • Alters endometrium (prevents implantation)

✔ Therapeutic Benefits:

  • Blocks androgen receptors → treats acne/hirsutism

  • Antagonizes aldosterone → reduces water retention

  • Stabilizes mood (used for PMDD)


4. DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Standard Regimen

  • 1 tablet daily at same time for 24 days → 4 placebo days

  • First-cycle start options:

    • Day 1 start (immediate protection)

    • Sunday start (use backup ×7 days)

Missed Dose Protocol

Pills Missed Action
1 pill Take ASAP + continue normally
2 pills Take 2 ASAP + use backup ×7 days
≥3 pills Discard pack, start new + backup ×7 days

5. INDICATIONS

✅ Contraception (Pearl Index: 0.4-1.3)
✅ Moderate acne (FDA-approved)
✅ Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) (FDA-approved)
✅ Idiopathic hirsutism (off-label)


6. STORAGE CONDITIONS

  • Temperature: Below 25°C

  • Humidity: Keep in original blister

  • Light Protection: Required

  • Shelf Life: 3 years


7. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

✔ Best for:

  • Women with androgen excess symptoms

  • Those needing stable hormone levels (24/4 regimen)

✔ Monitor:

  • Blood pressure (risk of hypertension)

  • Serum potassium (if on chronic NSAIDs/ACE inhibitors)

✔ Avoid in:

  • Renal/hepatic impairment

  • Adrenal insufficiency


8. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

Black Box Warnings

⚠ Thromboembolic Risk:

  • 4-6x higher than non-users

  • Greatest in first year

⚠ Smokers >35 years: Absolute contraindication

Contraindications

❌ History of VTE/ATE
❌ Migraine with aura
❌ Breast/endometrial cancer

Adverse Effects

Common (≥5%) Serious (<1%)
Breakthrough bleeding Deep vein thrombosis
Nausea Stroke
Breast tenderness Gallbladder disease

9. COMPARISON WITH OTHER COCs

Parameter Yaz Yasmin Loette
Progestin DRSP DRSP LNG
EE Dose 20 μg 30 μg 20 μg
Anti-Androgenic +++ +++
Water Retention ↓↓

10. PATIENT COUNSELING

✔ Take with food if nausea occurs
✔ Warning signs:

  • Severe leg pain

  • Chest discomfort

  • Visual changes
    ✔ For acne: Full effect in 3-6 months


CONCLUSION

Yaz offers triple benefits (contraception + acne/PMDD treatment) with improved cycle control (24/4 regimen). However, requires careful cardiovascular risk screening.

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