Yasmin Tablets - Female Contraception

Yasmin is a prescribed birth control pill taken by women over 18 to prevent them from getting pregnant. If used as per the directions, it is 99% effective against pregnancy. The pill has two active ingredients, ethinylestradiol and drospirenone, that prevent ovulation during menstruation. A pack has 21 pills. Once you finish the package, you stop for seven days then begin your next cycle of treatment. During the seven days, you experience normal menstruation.

How does Yasmin work?

Yasmin works by preventing the ovaries from releasing an egg, thickening cervical mucus, and thinning the womb lining.

How should I take Yasmin?

Take one tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break during which you will have a withdrawal bleed.

Are there any side effects of Yasmin?

Common side effects include headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and mood changes. These often subside after a few months.

How effective is Yasmin?

Yasmin is 99% effective when taken correctly and consistently.

Can Yasmin affect my menstrual cycle?

Yasmin can regulate periods, making them more regular, lighter, and less painful.

What is Yasmin used for?

Yasmin is a contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It contains ethinylestradiol and drospirenone, which inhibit ovulation.

Who should avoid taking Yasmin?

Avoid if you have a history of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, certain cancers, liver disease, or unexplained vaginal bleeding.

If you have any of the following conditions, restrain from using Yasmin:

• - Cancer of the cervix, breast, vagina, or uterus
• - Unexplained vaginal bleeding
• - A history of heart attack or stroke
• - Kidney failure
• - Migraines with aura
• - Impaired liver function

Before taking a blood test, inform your doctor as Yasmin may alter the results.

Take ONE yasmin tablet daily for 21 days continuously, usually starting on day 1 of your menstrual cycle. Following this then take a 7 day pill free break after which you should begin taking the next 21 day cycle.

Drospirenone and ethinylestradiol are the active components in Yasmin. Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, pregelatinized maize starch, povidone K25, magnesium stearate (E470b), hypromellose (E464), macrogol 6000, talc (E553b), titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow are among the inactive ingredients in Yasmin (E172).

When using any combination of hormonal contraception, you should be aware of the potential adverse effects of Yasmin:

• - Tenderness and discomfort in the breasts.
• - Period irregularities.
• - Migraine and headache.
• - Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea.
• - Thrush in the vaginal area.
• - Blood pressure fluctuations.
• - Hair loss.

Yasmin's side effects usually subside after the first three months. Consult a healthcare professional if they do not improve or if you are concerned about any side effects.