Yasmin is a contraceptive pill and is used to prevent pregnancy. Each film-coated light yellow tablet contains a small amount of two different female hormones, namely drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. Contraceptive pills that contain two hormones are called “combination” pills.
What drug class is Yasmin?
Yasmin belongs to a class of drugs called Acne Agents, Systemic, Estrogens/Progestins, Contraceptives, Oral. It is not known if Yasmin is safe and effective in children younger than 14 years of age.
How is Yasmin different from other pills?
The birth control pill Yasmin (ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone) is different from some other birth control pills because it contains a synthetic progestin called drospirenone as one of its active ingredients. Drospirenone may increase your body's potassium levels.
What is the benefits of Yasmin pills?
Yasmin is used to prevent pregnancy. You may also experience the following benefits: improvement in symptoms like bloating, swelling or weight gain related to fluid retention. more regular and lighter periods potentially resulting in a decrease in anaemia (iron deficiency)
Is Yasmin a weight loss pill?
Despite this evidence and the widespread perceptions about its slimming effects, Berlex denies that the pill is being marketed as a way for women to lose weight. Dr. Marie Foegh, vice president of clinical development at Berlex says, "Yasmin is an oral contraceptive and should not be viewed as a weight loss pill.6 Jan 2006
Is Yasmin a good pill to take?
Yasmin has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 511 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect.
Can Yasmin make you gain weight?
Weight gain has not been shown to be a common side effect of Yasmin. Although weight changes may be a side effect of birth control pills in general, you likely won't gain weight with Yasmin.24 May 2019
What is the use of COC pills?
The combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) is a tablet that contains two hormones, progestogen and estrogen, and is taken daily to prevent pregnancy. The hormones in the pill work by preventing the ovaries from releasing an egg each month (ovulation).
What does COC stand for contraception?
COC = combined oral contraceptive.1 Feb 2017
What are the side effects of COC pills?
- Breakthrough bleeding or spotting — more common with continuous-dosing or extended-cycle pills.
- Breast tenderness.
- Elevated blood pressure.
- Headaches.
- Nausea.
- Bloating.
How does COC prevent ovulation?
Combined oral contraceptive pills were developed to prevent ovulation by suppressing the release of gonadotropins. Combined hormonal contraceptives, including COCPs, inhibit follicular development and prevent ovulation as a primary mechanism of action.
When should I start taking COC?
Start the COC pill on the day after the last active pill, patch, or vaginal ring. There is no need to wait for the next menstrual period. No additional contraception is required.31 Aug 2021
When should pills be taken?
For example, if you get your period Monday morning, you can start the pill anytime until Saturday morning and be protected from pregnancy right away. If you start combination pills any other time, you need to take the pill for 7 days before you're protected from pregnancy.
When is the best time to take birth control pills morning or night?
The time you take your pill is very important, so it's good to find the optimal time for you. Dr. Yen recommends taking your pill right before bed because it can help dispel nausea some experience when taking the pill. If you take the pill on an empty stomach, you may be more likely to experience nausea.16 Feb 2021