What is Beyaz?
Beyaz is the brand name for a combined oral contraceptive pill that also contains folate (levomefolate) to help lower the risk of neural tube defects if a pregnancy occurs while you’re taking it or soon after stopping it.[1]
How is Beyaz different from regular birth control pills?
Compared with many standard combination pills, Beyaz includes an added folate component (levomefolate) alongside the contraceptive hormones.[1] This can be relevant for people who want folate coverage with their contraception.
How do you take Beyaz?
Beyaz is taken as a daily oral contraceptive (one pill each day) following the dosing schedule in the product labeling.[1] If you miss pills or start late, effectiveness can drop; the correct approach depends on how many pills you missed.
Who should use Beyaz, and who should avoid it?
Eligibility depends on general combined oral contraceptive risks (for example, clot risk factors) and whether the added folate component is appropriate for you. You should review your personal risk factors and medical history with a clinician before using any combined pill.
What are common side effects people report?
Side effects can include nausea, breast tenderness, spotting, or changes in bleeding patterns, which are typical of many combined oral contraceptives.[1]
How to check if Beyaz is right for you
If you tell me your situation—age, whether you smoke, migraine history (especially with aura), recent pregnancy or delivery, and any clot or blood pressure history—I can help you think through the main considerations and what questions to ask your clinician.
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Sources:
[1] https://www.bayer.com/en/health/products/beyaz