Yasmin tablet

What is Yasmin tablet?

Yasmin tablet is a combined oral contraceptive pill. It contains drospirenone 3 mg and ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg. You take one tablet daily for 21 days. Yasmin is one of the more widely used contraceptive pills among women of reproductive age. It comes in a 21-day pack.

What is it used for?

Yasmin tablet is used to prevent pregnancy. It works as a daily oral contraceptive when taken correctly and at the same time each day. It is also prescribed for women with moderate acne that has not responded to other treatments.

Some women ask about the yasmin pill and breast growth. Hormonal contraceptives can cause mild breast tenderness or fullness in some users. This varies from person to person.

How does it work?

Drospirenone is a synthetic progestogen. Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic estrogen. Together they suppress ovulation, so no egg is released during the cycle. The combination also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to reach an egg. It also alters the uterine lining so implantation becomes unlikely even if fertilisation were to occur. Three mechanisms working together.

In what strengths is it available?

Yasmin tablet contains drospirenone 3 mg and ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg per tablet. Each pack covers 21 days of treatment. No other strengths are listed for this product. One strength, one pack size.

How to take it / dosage

Take one Yasmin tablet each day at the same time, for 21 consecutive days. After finishing the pack, stop for 7 days. A withdrawal bleed usually occurs during those 7 days. After the break, start the next pack even if bleeding has not fully stopped.

If you miss a dose, do not double up the next day. Skip the missed tablet if it is close to the time of your next scheduled dose. Use additional contraception for the next 7 days. Your doctor will advise you on how to start the first pack based on your cycle.

What are the side effects?

Yasmin tablet can cause side effects in some users. Most are mild and settle after the first few months.

Common side effects:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Breast tenderness
• Mood changes
• Reduced sex drive
• Spotting or breakthrough bleeding in the first cycle

If you get sudden chest pain with shortness of breath, go to emergency care immediately. This can be a sign of a serious clot-related event.

Who should not take it?

Yasmin tablet is not suitable for everyone. Women with a history of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack should not use it. It is also not recommended for women with uncontrolled high blood pressure, liver disease, or hormone-sensitive cancers.

Drospirenone can raise potassium levels. Women taking potassium-sparing diuretics or medicinal inhibitors which reduces blood pressure should speak to their doctor before starting. Smokers over the age of 35 face a higher cardiovascular risk when using combined hormonal contraceptives. Yasmin tablet should not be taken during pregnancy.

• If you are unsure whether this pill is right for you, speak with your doctor before starting.
• Store tablets in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Hormonal tablets can degrade if exposed to heat or moisture, so avoid storing them in bathrooms.
• Yasmin tablet 21-day pack is available at a discounted price at Fertimeds. Check the site for the current yasmin tablet price at the time of ordering.