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Yaz contains a lower dose of ethinylestradiol (20mcg) than Yasmin, making it suitable for those sensitive to oestrogen. PBS-listed in Australia.
Yaz is a low-dose combined oral contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol 20mcg and drospirenone 3mg. The lower oestrogen dose makes it a suitable option for women who are sensitive to oestrogen-related side effects such as nausea, breast tenderness, or headaches.
Yaz follows a 24/4 regimen — 24 active pills followed by 4 hormone-free days — which may result in shorter, lighter withdrawal bleeds compared to traditional 21/7 pills. Like Yasmin, the drospirenone component offers mild anti-androgenic benefits, potentially improving hormonal acne and reducing fluid retention.
Yaz is TGA-approved and available on the PBS. It is one of the most widely prescribed low-dose pills in Australia, particularly popular among women seeking acne management alongside contraception.
99.7%
$25.00
3 month supply (PBS)
PBS Code: 1395K
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