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Kelly Siberine

Kelly Siberine. What It Does. Prevents ovulation and can change cervical and uterine lining Makes it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. What It Is Used For. Contraception to prevent pregnancy Can also treat acne

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Kelly Siberine

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  1. Kelly Siberine

  2. What It Does • Prevents ovulation and can change cervical and uterine lining • Makes it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus

  3. What It Is Used For • Contraception to prevent pregnancy • Can also treat acne • Treats symptoms of PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) • anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble concentrating, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, breast tenderness, joint or muscle pain, headache, and weight gain

  4. Important Information to Know Before Taking Yaz • Do not use if pregnant • Can cause birth defects • Do not use if you have the following conditions… • history of stroke or blood clot • circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes) • heart valve disorder • breast or uterine cancer • abnormal vaginal bleeding • kidney or liver disease • adrenal gland disorder • severe high blood pressure • migraine headaches • history of jaundice caused by birth control pills IMPORTANT: YAZ does not protect against STDs DO NOT SMOKE WHILE TAKING YAZ

  5. How To Take Yaz • Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor • Take on pill everyday, no more than 24 hrs apart • Once taking the medication, make regular visits to your doctor

  6. Serious Side Effects • Seek medical attention immediately if • Signs of allergic reaction occur • hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat • sudden numbness or weakness, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech, or balance • chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling • a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches • stomach pain, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) • a breast lump • symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes)

  7. Less Serious Side Effects • breast pain, tenderness, or swelling • freckles or darkening of facial skin, increased hair growth, or loss of scalp hair • changes in weight or appetite, swelling of your hands or feet • problems with contact lenses • vaginal itching or discharge • changes in your menstrual periods

  8. Cost • Cost can depend on insurance and pharmacy • The average cost is $60 dollars a month without insurance • The average cost with insurance is $25 • Cost can go as low as $15 a month with insurance

  9. Complaints • http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1394893/Mother-sues-drug-company-Bayer-daughter-Michelle-Pfleger-collapses-dies-birth-control-pill.html • http://www.yaz-yasmin-lawsuit.com/complaints/ Tragic death: Michelle Pfleger, 18, was in her first term at university when she died suddenly from a blood clot

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