Are there any potential side effects to taking YAZ?
Women taking combination birth control pills, such as YAZ, may experience side effects that include nausea and vomiting, headaches, irregular bleeding, weight gain or loss due to a change in eating habits, and breast tenderness. But if side effects occur, they are generally mild and go away within the first months of use. One side effect of the Pill continues to be an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This risk is particularly high for women who smoke and are over 35 years of age. Also, birth control pills do not protect against HIV (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
