Yaz side effects by duration, gender and age - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Yaz. Common side effects include deep vein thrombosis among females, and anhedonia among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 39,872 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
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39,872 people who take Yaz and have side effects are studied.
What is Yaz?
Yaz has active ingredients of drospirenone; ethinyl estradiol. It is used in birth control. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 41,361 Yaz users.
Number of Yaz reports submitted per year:

Yaz side effects by time on the drug *:
Yaz side effects by gender *:
Yaz side effects by age *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Yaz?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on drospirenone; ethinyl estradiol (the active ingredients of Yaz) and Yaz (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Yaz:
- Yaz (41,361 reports)
Common Yaz side effects:
- Pain: 18,807 reports
- Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 9,748 reports
- Stress and anxiety: 9,196 reports
- Deep venous thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 8,825 reports
All Yaz side effects from A to Z:
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