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Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, combination oral contraceptives, including YAZ, should not be used by women who are over 35 years of age and smoke. Women should be counselled not to smoke (see Cardiovascular under Precautions).
Hormonal contraceptives DO NOT PROTECT against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS. While using hormonal contraceptives, it is advisable to use latex or polyurethane condoms IN COMBINATION WITH hormonal contraceptives to protect against STIs.
