- Yaz is one of the most popular types of oral contraceptives on the market today. According to BirthControlBuzz.com, Yaz is a very safe and dependable form of birth control for women to use. In fact, when properly used, Yaz is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. That is why so many women choose Yaz as their primary method of birth control today. And although there are benefits for using Yaz, there are some common side effects that are associated with this type of birth control method. Nevertheless, many women still prefer Yaz, over other brands of birth control pills.
- Like other types of birth control pills, Yaz works to prevent ovulation from occurring in a woman's body. When ovulation ceases, then an egg is not released and therefore pregnancy cannot occur. Yaz is also designed to thicken a woman's cervical mucus, so the sperm cannot get through and fertilize the egg (just in case the egg is released). However, in order for Yaz to properly work, a woman must follow the directions and take the pills as instructed. Yaz comes with 28 pills in a pack (24 active pills and 4 inactive pills) and a woman must take one pill at the same time everyday, to avoid becoming pregnant.
- Some women experience side effects when taking Yaz birth control pills. According to the Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, the most common side effects that accompany Yaz are headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weight gain, vaginal infections, depression and loss of libido. However, not all women experience these side effects, but those who do have side effects, normally only have them for the first 3 to 4 months or so. In addition, the more severe (but uncommon) side effects include blood clots, heart attacks, strokes and cervical cancer.
- Fortunately, there are many benefits for taking Yaz birth control pills. First of all, Yaz is the only oral contraceptive approved by the FDA to treat PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). Secondly, Yaz also provides women with shorter, lighter and more regular periods. Yaz is also designed to treat moderate acne in women, too. Lastly, Yaz is effective in preventing ovarian cysts, noncancereous breast lumps, ovarian and endometrial cancer (in the lining of the uterus) and ectopic pregnancies.
- Please note that Yaz does not provide any protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Also, if you miss taking just one pill or if you fail to take your pills at the same time everyday, you place yourself at risk of becoming pregnant. So, it is important to develop a regular routine for taking your birth control pills and try to stick to it. And once you have taken Yaz for a couple of months, you should become accustomed to the pattern and it will become second nature to you.
