Yasmin
Key points
- Yasmin is a medication that is used to prevent pregnancy in women.
- Yasmin is used to treat a wide variety of female problems such as regulating the menstrual cycle, putting a stop to or lessening the cramping that many women experience, and Yasmin is also used to treat menopause for certain women.
- One tab is to be taken daily at about the same time for 21 consecutive days, following the order shown on the blister pack.
- If any of the conditions/risk factors mentioned as follows is present, the benefits of combined oral contraceptive use has to be weighed against the possible risk for each individual woman.
Yasmin is a medication that is used to prevent pregnancy in women. Yasmin is a prescription medication that you will take orally once a day, generally at the same time everyday so that you are best protected against getting pregnant and having children when you are not ready or don't want children.
Yasmin Description
Yasmin is used to treat a wide variety of female problems such as regulating the menstrual cycle, putting a stop to or lessening the cramping that many women experience, and Yasmin is also used to treat menopause for certain women.
Yasmin should never be combined with nevirapine or rifampin. You should also not be using Yasmin if you have a heart, liver, bladder, or blood condition. If you are have a history of cancer or stroke you should also not be using Yasmin to prevent pregnancy.
This is a medication that will work best when you take it nearly at the same time everyday. You can save money-buying Yasmin online, because we offer free medical consultations. You can save money on your doctors' bills, and you can save money by ordering larger quantities of Yasmin for all your future prevention needs.
Yasmin Dosage
One tab is to be taken daily at about the same time for 21 consecutive days, following the order shown on the blister pack. Each subsequent pack is started after a 7-day tablet-free interval during which, a withdrawal bleed usually occurs. Starting the 1st Pack of Yasmin: When No Hormonal Contraceptive Has Been Used in the Past Month: Start taking Yasmin on the 1st day of the cycle, ie the 1st day of menstrual bleeding. Take a tablet marked with that day of the week (eg, menstrual period starts on a Friday, take a tablet marked Friday; then follow the days in order). May also start on days 2-5 of the cycle, but in that case, an additional contraceptive method (barrier method) for the first 7 days of tablet-taking in the 1st cycle is recommended. When Changing From Another Combined Pill: Yasmin should be started the day after taking the last tablet from the present pill pack (no tablet-free break). If the present pill pack also contains inactive tablets, Yasmin can be started on the day after taking the last active tablet (if uncertain when this is, consult the doctor or pharmacist).
She may also start later, but never later than the day following the tablet-free break of the present pill (or the day after the last inactive tablet of the present pill). When Changing From a Progestogen-Only Pill (Minipill): Intake of minipill may be stopped any day and Yasmin started the next day, at the same time. It is recommended to use an additional contraceptive method (a barrier method) for the first 7 days of tablet-taking when having intercourse. When Changing From an Injectable or Implant: Start taking Yasmin when the next injection is due or on the day that the implant is removed, but it is recommended that an additional contraceptive method (a barrier method) for the first 7 days of tablet-taking when having intercourse. After Having a Baby: After having a baby, the doctor may instruct the patient to wait until the first normal period before starting on Yasmin. It is possible to start sooner. Consult the doctor before taking Yasmin if breastfeeding. After a Miscarriage or an Abortion: Consult the doctor. Stopping Yasmin Treatment: Yasmin can be stopped at any time. Consult the doctor about other birth control methods. If pregnancy is wanted, it is generally recommended to wait until a natural period is established after stopping Yasmin before trying to conceive. This would help determine when the baby will be due. Missed Doses: In case of a missed dose, tablet could still be taken as long as it is « 12 hrs after the prescribed time, so that the reliability of the pill is maintained. Take the tablet as soon as remembered and take the next tablets at the prescribed time. If » 12 hrs after the prescribed time has passed before taking any tablet, the reliability of the pill may be reduced.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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