1. Kelly Siberine

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

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