What are Yasmin Birth Control Pills?


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are among the most effective contraceptive products on the market, since they can prevent up to 99% of pregnancies if used as directed. Because of this, they have also become some of the most popular oral birth control pills on the market, helping greatly boost the profitability of Bayer AG, which produces Yasmin. However, there are also serious health risks associated with Yasmin birth control products so women considering using these drugs should also consult with their doctors before asking for a Yasmin prescription.
Yasmin birth control pills contain the hormones drospirenone (drsp) and ethinyl estradiol (EE) and work by preventing your body from ovulating during your normal menstrual cycle. In addition, Yasmin birth control pills also cause changes in the mucus of the cervix in order to prevent the sperm from penetrating the vagina and fertilizing an egg as well as in the endometrium (inner uterine wall) so that a fertilized egg would have a hard time implanting.

Yasmin birth control pills are taken in 21-day cycles, followed by seven days either off the pills or taking placebos as reminder pills. Generally, you start taking Yasmin birth control pills on the first day of your period, although your doctor may also recommend that you take them on the fifth day of your period. It is also suggested that for the first seven days on Yasmin birth control, you and your partner use a secondary method of contraception such as condoms or spermicidal jelly to be absolutely safe. You may also experience mild queasiness during the first three months of taking Yasmin birth control as well as some spotting but you should not stop taking the pill. If symptoms persist, however, consult your doctor.
It is very important that you follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take Yasmin birth control pills in order to ensure maximum effectiveness. If you miss one pill, then you need to take it as soon as you remember and then take the next pill at the usual time, even if it means taking two pills in one day. If you miss two pills in a row for the first two weeks of your cycle, then you need to take two pills when you remember and two pills the next day. Discarded Yasmin pills should not be disposed of by mixing with regular household trash or thrown into the toilet or sink; ask your pharmacist how to dispose of them properly.

If you suffer from the following conditions then you should not take Yasmin birth control pills: an allergy to any of the active ingredients, eye damage resulting from vascular disease, hypertension or cardiovascular disease, migraines, reduced kidney or liver function and diabetes. In addition, Yasmin birth control pills may also cause the following side effects: seizures, sudden loss of vision, sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, severe and worsening headache or numbness in the face, leg or arm. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should immediately stop taking Yasmin birth control pills and seek immediate medical attention.

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