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Yasmin Tablets

 
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0.03mg/3mg
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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.

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Description

How Does Yasmin Work?

Pregnancy occurs when an egg discharged from the ovaries gets fertilised by sperm. The female sex hormones progesterone and oestrogen regulate ovulation. Drospirenone and ethinylestradiol, two synthetic hormones that mimic these two natural hormones, are found in Yasmin. They prevent releasing of an egg, fertilisation and embryo implantation.

Warnings

Yasmin Warnings

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.

Directions

How to Take Yasmin Pill

For 21 days, take 1 Yasmin pill at the same time daily. Avoid Yasmin tablets for seven days after the 21-day period has passed. Expect to get a "withdrawal bleed." Start a new packet of Yasmin tablets on day 8.

Ingredients

Yasmin Ingredients

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).

Side Effects

Side Effects of Yasmin

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 women's health doctor if they do not improve or if you are concerned about any side effects.

FAQs

1. How effective is Yasmin at preventing pregnancy?

When taken correctly (one pill every day at the same time), Yasmin is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.

2. Can Yasmin help with acne?

Yes, Yasmin may help improve mild to moderate acne by regulating hormones that cause breakouts. Consult your doctor to see if it is appropriate for you.

3. Do I need to take a break from Yasmin after a few months?

No, there is no medical need to take a break from Yasmin. You can take it continuously for as long as you need contraception, but always follow your doctor’s advice.

4. Can I take Yasmin if I miss a pill?

If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember and take the next pill at the usual time. Missing more than one pill or starting a new pack late may reduce its effectiveness. Follow the instructions in the leaflet and use additional contraception if needed.

5. Can Yasmin cause weight gain?

Some women may experience slight weight fluctuations due to water retention, but Yasmin is not typically associated with significant weight gain.

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