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Anyone taking Yaz as new Birth Control?

by Veronica
Posted: Tue., April 22, 2008, 01:47 pm

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Topics: birth control, pill, Yaz

I've been happy with the birth control pill (BCP) that I'm currently on (have been taking for 15+ years), and recently saw an advertisement for Yaz. Is anyone taking Yaz, and/or do know more information about it? (I've looked at the Yaz website, and they claim that this pill helps with premenstrual symptoms and other emotional stuff that would help me!).

The Unique Contraceptive Needs of New Moms

by Dr Shoshana Bennett
Posted: Tue., April 22, 2008, 07:47 am

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Topics: Maternity / Parenting, Postpartum Depression, barrier methods, birth control, breastfeeding, Fertility, menstruation, Prevention, EmpowHer News

New moms have specific contraceptive needs. They want birth control that is effective, simple to use, can be used over a long period of time, and allows for sexual spontaneity. An important question often asked by new moms is, “How soon after giving birth do I need to start using birth control?” Usually, doctors recommend that birth control be started six weeks after giving birth (if medically it’s okay to have sex) or when menstruation resumes.