Yaz vs Yasmin

Have you been prescribed either Yaz or Yasmine? Are you wondering about the differences between the two? You are not alone!

Both Yasmin and Yaz are produced by Bayer healthcare and are currently known as fourth generation birth control pills. There are differences between the two that you should be informed about, if you are planning to switch between them.

• The main difference between the two is that Yaz contains less of estradiol compared to Yasmin. Yasmin contains about 30mcg ethinyl estradiol while Yaz contains about 20mcg.Estradiol is a hormone that is mainly produced in the ovaries of a female, though it is also found in lesser amounts in males. Estradiol affects the reproductive organs and sexual functioning, as well as other organs and bones.
• A second difference between them is that Yaz contains only 24 active pills, together with 4 placebo pills. A placebo is an inactive pill. It is meant to reduce troublesome symptoms that might bother you during or just before your cycles.
• The dosage instructions for Yaz and Yasmin also vary between each other. While Yasmin is supposed to be taken for three weeks or 21 days, Yaz is to be taken in for 24 days. They are followed by inactive pills-7 for Yasmin and 4 for Yaz.
• The two medications are also supposed to be administered under different indications. Yasmin is predominantly prescribed in order to prevent pregnancies in women. However, Yaz also provides an additional benefit. It is supposed to alleviate symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in some women. Yaz is sometimes used to tackle moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years of age and have started their cycles.
• Unfortunately, there has been a lot of discussion on the side effects produced by both the medications. While Yasmin has been found to produce side effects like gall bladder disease, blood clots in the legs etc, the side effects from Yaz have been reported to be more severe in nature. In fact, there are a number of litigations doing the rounds against both these medications.
• Finally, you may also face a number of issues if you are seeking insurance coverage while you are on Yaz. Since it is a relatively new drug, you may not receive covers for it. In such a case, your doctor might put you on Yasmine.

Both Yaz and Yasmin are birth control pills. You should take them only under medical supervision.

Summary:
1. Yaz contains less estradiol compared to Yasmin.
2. Yaz is to be taken for 24 days and is followed by placebo pills. Yasmin is suppose to be taken for 21 days and is followed by 7 inactive pills.
3. Yasmin is used as a birth control pill, while Yaz is also used to tackle acne and pre menstrual symptoms.
4. There has been lot of discussion over the side effect, and they are said to be more pronounced in the case of Yaz.

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