How does the pill Yasmin work to prevent pregnancy?

How does the pill Yasmin work to prevent pregnancy?

Yasmin birth control pills are combination hormonal birth control pills used to prevent pregnancy. The active ingredients in Yasmin are drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. Like other birth control pills, Yasmin works by preventing ovulation (the release of the egg from the ovary).

What’s the difference between Yasmin 21 and 28?

Yasmin 21 only contains 21 active birth control pills, whereas Yasmin 28 contains 21 active pills and 7 placebo pills. If you are taking Yasmin 21, the dosage required is one hormone-containing yellow pill per day for 21 consecutive days. Once you have completed the pills in the blister pack, you will have 7 consecutive days of no pills.

When to start a new pack of Yasmin 21 pills?

If you are taking Yasmin 21, the dosage required is one hormone-containing yellow pill per day for 21 consecutive days. Once you have completed the pills in the blister pack, you will have 7 consecutive days of no pills. You should begin a new pack of Yasmin 21 birth control pills on the day after the last no-pill day.

Are there any side effects to taking Yasmin?

They include: 1 blood clots. 2 high blood pressure. 3 gallbladder disease. 4 increased potassium level (may cause heart rhythm problems). 5 liver tumors (rare; may or may not be cancerous).

What are the names of the drugs Yasmin and ethinyl?

Generic Name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol (dro SPY re nown, ETH in il, ESS tra dy ol) Brand Names: Gianvi, Loryna, Jasmiel, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah. Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Last updated on May 1, 2019.

When to call your doctor about Yasmin side effects?

Stop using Yasmin and call your doctor at once if you have: signs of a stroke – sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;