Yasmin Birth Control Information, Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects (2024)

Table Of Contents

• What are Yasmin Birth Control Pills?
• Important Information about Yasmin
• Yasmin Dosage Information
• What happens if you miss a dose?
• Yasmin side effects
• Health Benefits of Yasmin Birth Control
• Yasmin reviews
• Where to Buy Yasmin

What are Yasmin Birth Control Pills?

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).

Additionally, the hormones change your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it more difficult for the sperm to reach the egg and subsequently attach itself to the uterus.

Important Information about Yasmin Birth Control Pills

Do not take Yasmin birth control pills if you are pregnant or have recently had a baby (no earlier than 4 weeks after delivery).

Additionally, you should avoid taking Yasmin if you have any of the following:

• Severe migraines
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Kidney disease
• Heart disease
• Coronary artery disease
• Adrenal gland disorder
• Circulation problems (especially diabetes)
• Undiagnosed vagin*l bleeding
• Liver disease or liver cancer
• Take certain Hepatitis C medications,
• Have had major surgery
• Smoke and are over 35 years of age
• Have had a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot, or jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills
• Have breast, uterus, cervical or vagin*l cancer

It is important to note that taking Yasmin increases your risk of developing blood clots, and having a stroke, or heart attack.

You should not take Yasmin if you are a smoker over 35 years old. Smoking can significantly increase your risk of blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks.

Yasmin does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS. It is important to always use a condom when engaging in sexual activity to reduce the risk of disease and infections.

Yasmin Dosage Information

It is recommended to start taking Yasmin on the first day of your period, or on the first Sunday following your period. For optimal results, Yasmin birth control pills should be taken once every 24 hours, ideally at the same time each day.

Yasmin is available in two options – Yasmin 21 and Yasmin 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. You should begin a new pack of Yasmin 21 birth control pills on the day after the last no-pill day.

Yasmin 28 contains 21 yellow hormone-containing pills and 7 hormone-free white pills. If you are on Yasmin 28, you will take one yellow pill daily for 21 consecutive days, followed by one white, hormone-free pill daily for 7 consecutive days. Once you have finished all the pills in the blister pack it is time to begin a new pack.

What Happens if You Miss a Dose?

Like with any birth control regime, missing a dose increases your chances of becoming pregnant.

If you miss 1 active pill, take it as soon as you remember which may mean you’ll be taking 2 pills on the day you remember. Continue taking 1 pill per day as usual for the rest of the pack.

If you miss 2 active pills within the first two weeks of your cycle, take two pills per day for 2 consecutive days. Then continue taking 1 pill per day as usual. If you missed 2 pills in the last week of the pill pack, omit the placebo interval and start a new pack after finishing the current one. If you can’t start a new pack yet, use backup contraception until you’ve been on 7 consecutive days of birth control pills. If you miss 2 or more active pills, consult the package insert and your healthcare provider for instructions on what to do.

Any time you miss a dosage of Yasmin birth control pills, it is recommended to use back up non-hormonal contraception for at least one week following the missed pills. Consult with your doctor if you have been prescribed a different dosage of Yasmin.

You may be pregnant if you have missed a period for 2 months in a row. If you suspect you are pregnant, consult your medical practitioner immediately. Yasmin is not recommended for use if you are pregnant.

Yasmin Side Effects

Women using Yasmin might experience the following side effects:

• Breast tenderness
• Weight gain
• Headaches, or mood changes
• Nausea or vomiting
• Changes in your menstrual periods
• Decreased sex drive

Additionally, using Yasmin puts you at risk for:

• Swelling in your hands, feet and ankles
• Stroke
• Blood clots
• Heart attacks
• Liver problems
• Increased blood pressure
• Depression

Health Benefits of Yasmin Birth Control Pills

Although taking Yasmin birth control pills does have side effects, it does have a selection of health benefits.

• Regulates your menstrual cycle
• Reduces the risk of anemia
• Reduces frequency of pelvic inflammatory disease
• Promotes ovarian health
• Lowers instances of endometrial and ovarian cancer

Yasmin Reviews

Yasmin has a rating of 3.5 stars on Drugs.com with an average user rating of 5.7 out of 10.

While some women did say that Yasmin worked for them, many noted that they experienced several side effects of the drug, including low sex drive, mood swings, and heart palpitations. Yasmin is not for everyone, if you have any questions or concerns, talk to your doctor. If Yasmin is not working for you, your doctor can recommend other birth control options.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D.