Birth Control Pills: Cycle Regulation & Side Effects

Birth control pills are used for cycle regulation and PCOS management, though they can impact liver enzymes, cholesterol, and cause weight gain.

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How to Take Yaz Birth Control Pills

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Abigail Adams

Yaz is a prescription birth control pill containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. The medication works to prevent the ovary from releasing an egg during the menstrual cycle and changes the lining of the cervix and uterus so a fertilized egg will experience difficulty implanting in the uterus.