Yasmin Birth Control
January 23, 2008
Yasmin is another in the wide range of choices that a woman has in using birth control pills. The difference with this one, is the use of Drospirenone, a synthetic form of progesterone, which counteracts water retention, and thus is helpful with the symptoms of PMS. In addition, it helps to reduce weight gain from the water and the bloating that can come with it.
With these added benefits, Yasmin can also reduce the discomforts suffered by some women on birth control pills, including tender breasts or swollen feet/fingers. As a combined pill, that is, one using both estrogen and the synthetic progestin, it has been found to be useful in relation to hormone-induced problems like greasy hair and some forms of acne.
According to company literature, out of 1,000 women using the pill properly, only one or two will become pregnant each year. But using it properly can mean educating yourself with your doctor’s help, on the correct way to take it, contraindications with other drugs, and what substances or circumstances may interfere with the pill’s effectiveness.
The fact that Yasmin includes Drospirenone, does not in any way change the risks associated with birth control pills. Women taking Yasmin may experience the same side effects as with other types of pills, including headache, nausea, dizziness or spotting in the initial months. They are also at risk for heart attacks and strokes, which are associated with the estrogen content. That risk increases if the woman is a smoker, and over the age of 35. Click here to learn more about Yasmin.
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