Kelly Siberine

What It Does

• Prevents ovulation and can change cervical and uterine lining

• Makes it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus

What It Is Used For• Contraception to prevent pregnancy• Can also treat acne• Treats symptoms of PMDD (premenstrual

dysphoric disorder)– anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble

concentrating, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, breast tenderness,

joint or muscle pain, headache, and weight gain

Important Information to Know Before Taking Yaz

• Do not use if pregnant

– Can cause birth defects

•Do not use if you have the following conditions…

•history of stroke or blood clot

•circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes)

•heart valve disorder

•breast or uterine cancer

•abnormal vaginal bleeding

•kidney or liver disease

•adrenal gland disorder

•severe high blood pressure

•migraine headaches

•history of jaundice caused by birth control pills

IMPORTANT: YAZ does not protect against STDs

DO NOT SMOKE WHILE TAKING YAZ

How To Take Yaz

• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor

• Take on pill everyday, no more than 24 hrs apart

• Once taking the medication, make regular visits to your doctor

Serious Side Effects• Seek medical attention immediately if

– Signs of allergic reaction occur• hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat

•sudden numbness or weakness, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech, or balance

•chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling

•a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches

•stomach pain, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

•a breast lump

•symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes)

Less Serious Side Effects

• breast pain, tenderness, or swelling

• freckles or darkening of facial skin, increased hair growth, or loss of scalp hair

• changes in weight or appetite, swelling of your hands or feet

• problems with contact lenses

• vaginal itching or discharge

• changes in your menstrual periods

Cost

• Cost can depend on insurance and pharmacy

• The average cost is $60 dollars a month without insurance

• The average cost with insurance is $25

• Cost can go as low as $15 a month with insurance

Complaints

• http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1394893/Mother-sues-drug-company-Bayer-daughter-Michelle-Pfleger-collapses-dies-birth-control-pill.html

• http://www.yaz-yasmin-lawsuit.com/complaints/

Tragic death: Michelle Pfleger, 18, was in her first term at university when she died suddenly from a blood clot