How does Yasmin Oral Contraceptive (Drosperinone / Ethinylestradiol) work:

Yasmin Oral Contraceptive (Drosperinone / Ethinylestradiol) is prescribed for the prevention of pregnancy in woman, who choosed the method of oral contraception. Oral Contraceptives are a very effective way of birth control. Women who have taken Yasmin experienced in addition an improvement in symptoms like bloating, swelling or weight gain. Some users reported an improvement of their acne and a decrease of greasiness of skin and hair.

Yasmin provides one of the most effective reversible methods of contraception known. Usually, when Yasmin is taken according to the instructions, the egg cells (normally released by the ovary each month) are prevented from maturing to the point where they can be fertilised. In addition, the cervical mucus remains thick, so it is more difficult for a man's sperm to enter the womb. Also, the lining of the womb is not prepared sufficiently for a fertilised egg to grow in.

Dosage & Administration:

Start taking Yasmin on the first day of your cycle, i.e. the first day of menstrual bleeding. Take a tablet marked with that day of the week. Take your first tablet from the green section of the pack. For example, if your period starts on a Monday, take the tablet marked Monday from the green section of the pack. Then follow the days in order of the directional arrows. When you start taking Yasmin your very first cycle may be shorter than usual. If you start on the first day of your cycle you will be immediately protected from pregnancy and there is no need to use additional barrier contraceptive methods. You may also start on days 2-5 of your cycle, but in that case make sure you also use an additional contraceptive method for the first 7 days of tablet taking in the first cycle.

Side Effects:

• breast tenderness, enlargement, pain or secretion
• dizziness
• headache
• migraine
• nervousness
• changes in sexual drive
• depressive moods
• changes in the cornea of the eye
• contact lens intolerance
• disease of the nerves of the eye
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• vomiting and feeling sick
• changes in vaginal secretion
• bleeding between periods
• vaginal thrush
• rash
• urticaria
• certain skin disorders
• acne
• fluid retention
• changes in body weight
• reduced carbohydrate tolerance
• hypertension
• hypersensitivity reactions

Precautions:

When using Yasmin, you should stop smoking, especially if you are older than about 35 years of age. Yasmin is generally NOT recommended for use during breast-feeding. If you wish to take the Pill while breast-feeding, please seek the advice of your physician. Yasmin must NOT be used by women who are pregnant, or who think they may be pregnant. If you suspect that you are pregnant while you are already using Yasmin ED, you should consult your physician as soon as possible.

You should STOP treatment and see your physician immediately if you get a blood clot while you are taking Yasmin. Warning signs to look out for are:

• an unusual cough
• severe pain in the chest which may reach the left arm
• breathlessness
• any unusual, severe, or prolonged headache or migraine attack
• partial or complete loss of vision, or double vision
• slurring or speech disability
• sudden changes to your hearing, sense of smell, or taste
• dizziness or fainting
• weakness or numbness in any part of your body
• severe pain in your abdomen
• severe pain or swelling in either of your legs