Yasmin is a daily birth control pill that prevents pregnancy because it prevents ovulation from occurring.
This contraceptive is produced by Bayer Laboratories and can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in cartons of 21 tablets and should be used only on the advice of the gynecologist.
Indications
Yasmin is indicated to regulate menstruation, treat acne and avoid pregnancy. In addition, it can also be used by women who have fluid retention of hormonal origin.
Price
The price of Yasmin varies between 40 and 60 reais.
How to use
To take this pill correctly you must ingest 1 tablet daily according to the guidelines of the pack, for about 21 days whenever possible at the same time.
At the end of the carton, which is when you have taken all the tablets in the carton, there should be a break for 7 days, not taking any tablets.
What to do if you forget
When forgetfulness is less than 12 hours from the usual time of ingestion, the contraceptive protection is not reduced and the forgotten tablet should be taken immediately and the rest of the carton should continue at the usual time.
However, when the forgetfulness is greater than 12 hours, the following table should be consulted:
Forgotten week | What to do? | Use another contraceptive method? | Is there a risk of getting pregnant? |
| 1st week | Take the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual time | Yes, in the 7 days after forgetting | Yes, if there has been sexual intercourse in the 7 days prior to being forgotten |
| 2nd week | Take the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual time | Yes, in the 7 days after forgetting you just forgot to take any of the pills of the 1st week | There is no risk of pregnancy |
| 3rd week |
Choose one of the following options: - Take the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual time; - Stop taking the tablets of the current card, take a break of 7 days, counting on the day of forgetfulness and start a new card. | Yes, in the 7 days after forgetting you just forgot to take any of the pills of the 2nd week | There is no risk of pregnancy |
If more than 1 tablet in the same pack is forgotten, consult your doctor and if vomiting or severe diarrhea occurs 3 to 4 hours after taking the tablet, it is recommended to use another contraceptive method for the next 7 days, such as using a condom.
Side effects
The main side effects of Yasmin include bleeding outside the days of menstruation, sinus pain, headache, whitish vaginal discharge or vaginal infection, high or low blood pressure, vomiting, acne, fluid retention and changes in body weight.
Contraindications
Yasmin is contraindicated in cases of allergy to drospirenone and ethinylestradiol, altered blood pressure, heart problems, stroke, circulation problems, diabetes, kidney or liver disease, adrenal gland disorder, abnormal vaginal bleeding, any type of cancer, jaundice, cholesterol, overweight, seizures or epilepsy.
In these cases, one should go to the gynecologist to assess how best to avoid pregnancy.
