Yasmin and Yaz were originally manufactured by Berlex Laboratories and are currently manufactured by Bayer Healthcare. The generic Yaz is called Ocella and is marketed by Teva Pharmaceuticals. Yaz birth control and the generic Ocella are relatively new fourth-generation birth control pills containing the progestin drospirenone. Unfortunately, since there are no long-term studies regarding the safety of this new synthetic hormone there is limited information regarding serious Yasmin problems like blood clots and related complications such as heart attacks or strokes. These contraceptive pills are currently on the market and no Yasmin recall has been announced by the manufacturer or the FDA.

Yasmin and Yaz are combination hormone birth control pills containing ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) and drospirenone (progestin) hormones. The hormones prevent the ovaries from producing an egg. The lining of the uterus also becomes thinner inhibiting a fertilized egg from being implanted. In addition, the cervical mucus becomes thicker which helps prevent sperm from entering the uterus.

Yaz vs Yasmin – What is the difference?

Yasmin birth control works on a 21/7 dosing schedule which means that you take the regular Yasmin pills for 21 days and inactive (sugar or placebo) pills for four days. Yaz birth control has a 24/4 day dosing schedule meaning that you take the regular (active) pills for 24 days and inactive pills for four days. Both pills contain the same amount of drospirenone (3 mg). Yasmin contains 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) and Yaz contains 20 mcg of esthinyl estradiol.

Yaz should not be used by women with these conditions:

• Liver problems
• Kidney problems
• Adrenal disease
• History of blood clots
• History of heart attack or stroke
• Over age 35 and smoke 15 cigarettes or more daily
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
• Known or suspected pregnancy
• Known or suspected breast cancer
• Heart valve or heart rhythm disorders
• Liver tumor

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