Oral contraceptives were developed to help prevent pregnancy along with combating other problems such as cramps, bloating and some even help with acne and mood swings. Because of the various ways the birth control pill can help women, it has become extremely popular. Among the different types of contraceptive pills, Yaz has established itself over the last ten years as one of the most popular on the market. However, just because it is popular, does that make it safe to use? Negative news has emerged about what Yaz is made of, lawsuits, deaths, and the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) involvement with the Bayer company, the makers of Yaz. Many people think that Yaz's benefits in helping women with multiple things make it a good pill to take for birth control. However, Yaz contains a questionable type of drug known as drospirenone which is a particular type of female sex hormone as well as being the component of Yaz that is supposed to be able to help women suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. (PMDD) (Rapkin). PMDD may have some