YASMIN Filmtabletten - Beipackzettel (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take for the Yasmin pill to be effective? ›

If you start using Yasmin on days 1-5 of your period, you should be protected from pregnancy immediately, provided you don't have a short or irregular menstrual cycle. If you start after day 1 and have short/irregular menstrual cycle you'll need to use condoms for 7 days if you have sex.

Take one tablet of Yasmin every day, if necessary with a small amount of water. You may take the tablets with or without food, but you should take the tablets every day around the same time. The strip contains 21 film-coated tablets. Next to each tablet is printed the day of the week that it should be taken.

Does Yasmin cause weight gain? Weight gain has not been shown to be a common side effect of Yasmin. Although weight changes may be a side effect of birth control pills in general, you likely won't gain weight with Yasmin. Consult a doctor if you have had weight problems in the past.

You should have your period usually within 3 days after you take the last active tablet in the cycle. After you have taken the last reminder pill in the pack or gone 7 days without taking an active tablet, start a new pack the next day whether or not you have your period.

Yasmin is used to prevent pregnancy.

When the Pill is taken by women under close observation in clinical trials, it is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. However, in real life the Pill is around 92% effective.

There is a one week break after 3 weeks of taking the pill. During this week long period, you are still protected from pregnancy and you will usually experience a light and less painful period. After the week is over, you need to start taking the tablets again.

You should not take Yasmin if you smoke and are over 35 years old. Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using Yasmin and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss 2 menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently had a baby, wait at least 4 weeks before taking this medicine.

Taking more than one contraceptive pill is unlikely to harm you. However, it may make you: feel sick or be sick (vomit) have some vagin*l bleeding.

A person can stop taking birth control pills at any point, including during the middle of the pack. However, coming off them increases the likelihood of pregnancy in the absence of other methods. Additionally, birth control pills override the natural menstrual cycle.

For example, the birth control Yasmine or Yaz can act as a diuretic, meaning it makes you need to pee more often than usual. For that reason, you may lose some water weight after starting it but there's no evidence suggesting it will help you lose weight long-term.

Does Yasmin pill increase breast size? ›

The hormones found in birth control pills are synthetic forms of hormones that naturally occur in your body. When taking these pills, the level of hormones in your body increase. At these increased levels, these hormones can generate changes in your body, such as a temporary increase in breast size or weight gain.

Examples of birth control pills that stimulate hair growth include Yasmin, Dianette and Cilest. If you're switching up your dosage, changing your form of birth control or stopping the pill entirely, it may result in more hair shedding than you're used to.

Using the Pill to skip periods is safe and won't cause long-term problems. Continuous use of the Pill means skipping the sugar pills, which means you will not get your period.

How quickly is Yasmin effective? If you're starting the pill for the first time, taking it during the first five days of your period should protect you from pregnancy immediately. You'll need to use condoms or avoid sex for the first seven days if you start taking Yasmin at any other point in your cycle.

The two drugs, Yaz and Yasmin have the same dosage of progestin/progesterone and Yasmin has higher estrogen. Common side effects for birth control pills in general are: Nausea (if you don't take it on a FULL stomach or right before you go to bed)

After 7 days, the Pill should work alone to prevent pregnancy. This timing can vary based on the type of Pill and when they start taking it. Also, it's important to keep using condoms to protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Mood swings can be one of the side effects some women experience while taking Yasmin. These should settle down within three months as your body adjusts to the pill. If they don't, please see your GP or contact us through your online patient record. We may be able to suggest another pill for you to try.

If you take it during the first 5 days of your period, you'll be immediately protected against pregnancy. If you take it on any other day of your period, you should use additional contraception such as condoms for 7 days.

However, it can take several days for the pill to establish a consistent hormone cycle that prevents pregnancy. By starting the pill midcycle, around the point of ovulation, a person is at risk of pregnancy and should use a backup contraceptive method until they have taken the pill for at least 7 consecutive days.