For instance, if you regularly take any of the medicines below Yasmin probably won't work for you, so you'll usually need to use a different form of contraception:. If you're prescribed a short course up to two months of any of these medicines while you're taking Yasmin this can also make it less effective, and your doctor will usually recommend that you temporarily use a different form of contraception.
If you want to keep taking Yasmin, talk to your doctor about what to do. You'll also need to use an extra method of contraception eg condoms for as long as you take the extra medicine and for at least four weeks after stopping it. Yasmin is not usually recommended if you're taking the antiepileptic medicine lamotrigine. While you're taking Yasmin it's a good idea to check with your doctor or pharmacist before you take any other new medicines.
Antibiotics other than rifampicin or rifabutin - see above won't make Yasmin less effective, unless they give you diarrhoea or make you sick. If this happens, follow the instructions for diarrhoea and vomiting described above. The same applies for any other medicine that makes you vomit or gives you diarrhoea - common culprits include laxatives and the weight loss medicine orlistat brand names Alli and Xenical. The morning-after pill ellaOne containing ulipristal can make Yasmin less effective.
If you take this type of emergency contraception while taking Yasmin you should use extra contraception, such as condoms, for 14 days after taking it. The following are some of the side effects that may be associated with Yasmin. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that everyone taking this contraceptive pill will experience that or any side effect. Medicines affect people in different ways.
The risk of getting a blood clot in a vein is temporarily increased if you're immobile for long periods of time, for example if you have a major accident or major surgery. You'll need to stop taking Yasmin four to six weeks before planned surgery, and also if you're confined to bed or have a leg in plaster. You shouldn't start taking it again until at least two weeks after you are fully mobile.
The risk of blood clots is also increased if you're travelling for long periods of time where you will be sat still over three hours. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on using travel stockings, calf exercises or aspirin. Stop taking Yasmin and see a doctor immediately if you get symptoms of a blood clot such as:.
As with other hormonal contraceptives, it's possible that taking the combined pill may slightly increase your risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. Research into this is still ongoing, but the risk doesn't go up the longer you take the pill, and goes back to normal ten years after you stop taking the pill.
Women who take the pill for longer than five years may also have a small increase in the risk of being diagnosed with cervical cancer, which again goes back to normal ten years after you stop taking it. You should discuss the risks and benefits of the pill which include reduced risks of cancer of the ovary, womb and colon with your doctor before you start taking it. Read the leaflet that comes with your pills, or talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you want any more information about the possible side effects or risks of Yasmin.
It's extremely unlikely that you'll get pregnant if you take Yasmin correctly every day. But, if this does happen, there's no evidence that the pills you have taken will harm the baby. Parenting Mental health Healthy eating Conditions Follow.
Type keyword s to search. To help you make an informed choice about contraception, here's everything you need to now about Yasmin side-effects, dosage and usage instructions: What is Yasmin? Related Story. If you are not sure what to do about missed pills, keep taking one pill a day, use a backup contraceptive if you have sex and talk to your doctor.
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The etonogestrel implant prevents the release of an egg from the ovary, also called ovulation, for Or has it been longer? A longer break between taking your pills may mean that emergency contraception and backup contraception are required. Did you start this pill pack in the past week or so?
Not everyone takes the pill for contraception, which means your response to a missed pill might be different. If you take the pill for contraception, depending on the number of pills you missed and when you missed them, you might need to take emergency contraception or use a backup form of contraception to prevent pregnancy.
If you take the pill for condition management, use the steps below for more information on how to return to your regular schedule. Hormonal contraceptive pills are also known as combined birth control pills. This form of contraception typically involves taking one hormonal active pill every single day for 21 days, followed by either a 7-day break or 7 days of nonactive placebo pills.
If you take the progestin-only pill , however, the response to a single missed pill is slightly different since you need to take the pill for 2 consecutive days to ensure protection.
Birth control pills must be taken consistently to be effective, so it might be worth speaking to your provider about finding a birth control method that best suits your lifestyle. Jandra Sutton is an author, freelance journalist, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people live full, happy, and creative lives. In her spare time, she enjoys nerding out, krav maga, and anything related to ice cream.
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