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Yasmin is Different
All birth control pills contain synthetic hormones that imitate the hormones a woman naturally produces. Today, there are over 40 brands of birth control pills that are variations of each other because they all contain the same kind of hormones. Only YASMIN contains a different kind of hormone, which makes it a different kind of pill. YASMIN can reduce excess sodium and water in your body, which may increase potassium - therefore women with kidney, liver or adrenal disease should not take YASMIN.
How Yasmin Works
YASMIN is a combination pill, the type of birth control pill most commonly prescribed by healthcare professionals. Combination pills contain two types of hormones: an estrogen and a progestin. Combination pills work in two ways:
- The body is 'tricked' into thinking it is pregnant. This prevents the release of an egg, or ovulation. Without an egg to be fertilized, a woman cannot become pregnant
- The cervical mucus is thickened, making it difficult for sperm to travel toward the egg and fertilize it in case an egg is released
YASMIN is a monophasic birth control pill. This means that each of the first 21 pills contains the same amount of estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin (drospirenone). The last seven pills in a 28-pill, monophasic pack contain no active ingredients and are there to keep you in the habit of taking the Pill every day.
The estrogen part of the Pill is what makes your body 'think' it is pregnant so that it doesn’t release eggs. The progestin part of the Pill is what changes the cervical mucus to slow down the movement of sperm. This serves as a backup to prevent pregnancy even if an egg is released.
Yasmin is Effective
Like other combination pills, YASMIN is more than 99% effective. This is the highest level of pregnancy protection a birth control method can offer. Only abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.
The Pill has a long and trusted history. It has been available in the US since 1960, and there have been several improvements since then. For one, the estrogen dose used to be about five times as high as it is in most pills today. The lower amount of estrogen found in today’s birth control pills maintains the effectiveness of the Pill but helps reduce potential side effects.
As science advances, effective medications have been developed in smaller doses, with fewer side effects. This is similar in principle to technological advances that you’re probably familiar with: for example, computers have gotten smaller, yet much more efficient, over the years. The science of birth control pills is no different: estrogen doses are getting smaller, and a new progestin that is chemically different from all other progestins is now available in YASMIN.
Is Yasmin Right for Me?
Your healthcare professional is the best person to help you decide if YASMIN is a good choice for you. As described in the section called How YASMIN works, there are subtle differences between birth control pills. And, based on the types and amounts of hormones they contain, the decision of which one to take is a personal one. Despite the differences, all birth control pills are equally reliable in preventing pregnancy, so other factors must be considered. You may find that you experience different side effects with different pills, but you may experience no side effects at all. Before you make a decision, ask your healthcare professional if YASMIN is right for you.
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