Drospirenone-Ethinyl Estradiol
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Mar 16, 2023
Pros & Cons
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol (YASMIN) Pros and Cons
- Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol are effective in preventing pregnancy and work better than some other birth control pills.
- You only need to take the pill once a day.
- It is available in a low-cost generic version.
- You can take the pill at any time of the day, with or without food.
- You need to take the drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol combination pill at the same time every day for it to work.
- Combination birth control pills can increase the risk of blood clots, heart disease, and breast cancer.
- Birth control pills do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.
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