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How is YAZ different from other combination birth control pills?

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How is YAZ different from other combination birth control pills?

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All combination birth control pills use estrogen, but they do not all use the same progestin. YAZ contains the estrogen ethinyl estradiol and the unique progestin, drsp, or drospirenone. Whereas other combination pills have a progestin that is made from the male sex hormone testosterone, the drsp in YAZ is made from spironolactone. Ask your healthcare professional about the unique properties of drsp and what that may mean for you.