If your physician prescribes YAZ, a Bayer Pharmaceuticals product as an oral contraceptive and to treat the emotional issues associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), this FirstRxSavings.com website will provide a free printable savings card for you to use whenever you go to your pharmacy to fill or refill your prescription.

To locate and print your savings card, click here: YAZ

About YAZ, Birth Control and PMDD

(from the official website)

Like all combination birth control pills, YAZ® (drospirenone & ethinyl estradiol) is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken as directed. YAZ can also give you shorter, lighter periods, regulate your cycle, and reduce cramps. But YAZ goes beyond birth control.

For women who choose the Pill for contraception, YAZ is the ONLY birth control proven to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition with emotional and physical premenstrual symptoms severe enough to impact your life.

What’s more, in women who are able to and wish to use the Pill for birth control, YAZ may also help treat moderate acne.

YAZ has not been shown to be effective for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a less serious cluster of symptoms occurring before menstruation. If you or your healthcare provider believe you have PMS, you should only take YAZ if you want to prevent pregnancy; and not for the treatment of PMS.

It’s your body! That means that it’s up to you to take the time to better understand all of your options, before making that final decision with your healthcare provider. When it comes to birth control, there are a lot of choices. With the help of your healthcare provider, you can take an active role in deciding which method may be right for you.

Consider YAZ—the only Pill to go Beyond Birth Control with 3 indications. YAZ is the only birth control pill indicated to treat both PMDD and moderate acne for women who choose the pill for birth control.

PMDD symptoms can include: Anger, Irritability, Markedly depressed moods, Feeling anxious, Bloating, Change in appetite, Headaches, Muscle aches…and PMDD can severely impact your personal and professional life/

PMDD is a mood disorder related to the menstrual cycle. PMDD significantly interferes with work or school, or with usual social activities and relationships with others. Symptoms include markedly depressed mood, anxiety or tension, mood swings, and persistent anger or irritability. Other features include decreased interest in usual activities, difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, change in appetite or sleep, and feeling out of control.

Physical symptoms associated with PMDD may include breast tenderness, headache, joint and muscle pain, bloating, and weight gain. These symptoms occur regularly before menstruation starts and go away within a few days following the start of the period. Diagnosis of PMDD should be made by healthcare providers. Think about it this way:

Have you missed multiple days of work or school due to your symptoms?

Do you find yourself always getting into fights with your significant other around the time of your period?

Do you experience markedly depressed moods or anxiety?

If you do find these situations common, you might want to talk to your healthcare provider about PMDD and how YAZ may help. Diagnosis of PMDD should be made by a healthcare provider.

Additional YAZ Resources

About birth control – Understand your menstrual cycle

Get in tune with your body – Sign up for Body Diary

Lots more info and tips – Insider YAZXpress