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General Information On Yasmin

Yasmin is a birth control pill prescribed to prevent a pregnancy. Doctors generally prescribe these pills to women who prefer birth control pills over other contraceptive methods. The generic name of the drug is Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol. It ‘misleads’ the body into thinking the ovulation cycle is completed, which prevents the reproductive system from releasing another egg. Yasmin prevents the womb lining from thickening, which further prevents the released egg from attaching itself to the womb lining. The drug also changes cervical fluid consistency, which blocks the entry of sperms into the womb. You may buy Yasmin and use it only after consulting your doctor.

Side Effects for Yasmin

Some women may experience mild to severe side effects after taking Yasmin. The mild side effects disappear as your body adjusts to the new hormone. Abdominal pain, headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, menstrual changes, darkening of facial skin, swelling of the feet and hands, and change in appetite/weight are some of the common side effects associated with Yasmin. Some women may also experience menstrual period changes, vaginal discharge or itching, problems with contact lenses, loss of hair, or increased hair growth.

The drug may also cause severe side effects in rare cases. You should immediately stop taking Yasmin and consult your doctor if you suffer from allergic reactions such as: stomach pain, sudden weakness/numbness, problems with speech, balance or vision, nausea, a general ill feeling, chest pain, yellowing of the eyes and skin, and breast lumps. Women who suffer from migraines may experience the migraines becoming more severe after taking the pill. This is also one of serious side effects which must be reported to your doctor. Discuss the risks and benefits associated with the pill with your doctor before you buy Yasmin.

Precautions

You should not take Yasmin if you are hypersensitive To Ethinyl Estradiol or Drospirenone. The medication may not be safe for you if you have a specific medical condition. You should tell your doctor if you have heart valve disorder, heart disease, migraine headaches, liver or kidney disease, gall bladder disease, high cholesterol, unusual vaginal bleeding, epilepsy, and adrenal gland disorder. Consult your doctor if you have a medical history of blood clots, uterine or breast cancer, depression, irregular menstrual cycles, and circulatory problems due to diabetes or stroke.

Yasmin Dosage

Your doctor will give you specific instructions regarding dosage. You are required to take the first pill on the first day of your period. After that, you need to take one pill every day. The gap between two doses should not exceed 24 hours. Your will need to meet your doctor on a periodic basis while you are taking Yasmin.

Interactions

Yasmin may interact with other drugs. Therefore, it is necessary that you tell your doctor about every medicine you are taking, which includes prescription medicines, over the counter medications, herbal products, and minerals and vitamins. You should not start taking any new drug without consulting your doctor if you are already taking Yasmin birth control pills.