Yasmine 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.

Dosage & Administration Information:

One should apply Yasmin Oral Contraceptive exactly as directed and in intervals, to make Yasmin's contraceptive effectiveness sure. Yasmin Oral Contraceptive consists of 21 tablets of a monophasic combined hormonal preparation plus 7 inert tablets. Yasmin dose is one yellow tablet daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 white inert tablets for the menstrual cycle. Women are advised to take Yasmin on their first Sunday after the onset of their menstrual period (Sunday Start) or on the first day of their menstrual period (Day 1 Start).

First Cycle administration:

The user is instructed to take one yellow tablet of Yasmin Oral Contraceptive each day. The first day of the menstruation is the best day to start.

The user must take one yellow Yasmin Oral Contraceptive for 21 consecutive days. After finished the yellow tablets, one has to take one white inert tablet daily. (menstrual period days 22 to 28) It is advised to apply Yasmin everyday at the same time, best would be in the evening after the meal or before going to sleep. If the patient is taking Yasmin later than the first day of her menstrual cycle, Yasmin cannot be considered effective as a contraceptive immediately. Only after the first 7 consecutive days of product use, a . The possibility of ovulation and conception prior to initiation o

How does Yasmine Oral Contraceptive works:

Drospirenone - ethinyl estradiol is a progestin (drospirenone) and estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) combination birth control medication, which is designed to prevent pregnancy. This drug works by preventing the release of an egg from an ovary (ovulation) and through causing changes in the mucus of the cervix, which makes it difficult for sperms to penetrate into the uterus). Further is causes changes in the endometrium, which makes it difficult for an egg to implant.

Side Effects:

As mentioned below there are certain side effects aligned with Yasmin Oral Contraceptive. In case you do observe any of them, please do consult your doctor or pharmacist, because some of these side effects might need medical assistance.

• Breast tenderness and/ or enlargement
• Pain and Secretion
• Headache
• Migraine
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Abdominal Pain
• Feeling of being sick
• Vomiting
• Change in sexual drive
• Change in body weight
• Changes in vaginal secretion
• Bleeding between periods
• Change in sexual drive
• Vaginal Trush

Precautions:

For some women the application of Yasmin Oral Contraceptive is not recommended, especially woman who are pregnant, woman who have certain cancers, blood clots and/ or a history of heart attack or stroke.

Further woman with the following medical conditions should not apply Yasmin, since it can cause serious heart and health problems:

• Kidney Disease
• Adrenal Disease
• Liver Disease

In case you are on a daily long-term treatment for a chronic condition like cardiovascular disease or chronic inflammatory disease, you should talk with your doctor. More over women who use certain drugs (see below) shall check their potassium levels.

Further Information:

Users of Yasmin Oral Contraceptive should be counseled that this drug is not designed to protect against HIV- Infection (Aids) and/ or other sexually transmitted diseases.

Further Advice:

Do not smoke while using this medication or try to reduce the amount of your cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes may increase your chance of having heart problems. The risk of heart problems increases with a higher age and with 15 cigarettes per day or more.