Yasmin
Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) used to prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones, ethinylestradiol (an oestrogen) and drospirenone (a progestogen), which work together to provide effective contraception.
Yasmin prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation (the release of an egg), thickening cervical mucus to make it more difficult for sperm to reach the egg, and thinning the lining of the uterus to reduce the likelihood of implantation.
Drospirenone has additional properties that may help reduce fluid retention and can improve symptoms such as bloating. Yasmin may also help improve acne and is often chosen by women looking for both contraceptive and skin-related benefits.
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Yasmin prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation (the release of an egg), thickening cervical mucus to make it more difficult for sperm to reach the egg, and thinning the lining of the uterus to reduce the likelihood of implantation.
Drospirenone has additional properties that may help reduce fluid retention and can improve symptoms such as bloating. Yasmin may also help improve acne and is often chosen by women looking for both contraceptive and skin-related benefits.
Features:
- Highly effective contraception when taken correctly
- Helps regulate menstrual cycles
- May improve acne and skin condition
- Can reduce bloating and fluid retention
- Predictable monthly withdrawal bleed
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Take one tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day pill-free break during which you will usually have a withdrawal bleed. Start the next pack after the 7-day break, even if bleeding has not
- Must be taken at the same time each day
- If pills are missed, effectiveness may be reduced
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Not suitable if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
- Do not use if you have a history of blood clots (DVT, PE), stroke, or certain heart conditions
- Not recommended for smokers over the age of 35
- Use caution if you have kidney, liver, or adrenal problems (due to drospirenone)
- Consult a healthcare professional if you have migraines or high blood pressure
- Some medications may affect how well Yasmin works
The active substances are drospirenone and ethinylestradiol.
Each tablet contains 3 milligrams drospirenone and 0.030 milligrams ethinylestradiol. Other ingredients (excipients) are lactose monohydrate, maize starch, pregelatinised maize starch, povidone K25, magnesium stearate (E470b), hypromellose (E464), macrogol 6000, talc (E553b), titanium dioxide (E171) and iron oxide yellow (E172)
Each tablet contains 3 milligrams drospirenone and 0.030 milligrams ethinylestradiol. Other ingredients (excipients) are lactose monohydrate, maize starch, pregelatinised maize starch, povidone K25, magnesium stearate (E470b), hypromellose (E464), macrogol 6000, talc (E553b), titanium dioxide (E171) and iron oxide yellow (E172)
