Yasmin Tablets

The Yasmin pill is taken by mouth with or without food.

Take one Yasmin tablet each day at about the same time each day to help you remember your medication. Some people prefer to take the Yasmin pill after their evening meal or at bedtime to reduce any feelings of nausea or stomach upset.

The Yasmin contraceptive pill pack contains 21 pills with active medication. After taking these 21 pills, you have a 7-day break where you do not take any tablets.

Most people experience a period during the 7-day pill-free period.

Start a new pack after the 7 day break whether or not you have your period.

If you did not get your period, consult your doctor.

I missed ONE Yasmin pill by LESS than 12 hours:

• The missed Yasmin pill should be taken as soon as you remember.
• The rest of the Yasmin tablets in the 21-day pack should be taken as usual.
• There is no need to use any additional contraception (such as a condom)
• The seven-day pill-free break between your Yasmin pill packs should be taken as normal.

I missed ONE Yasmin pill by MORE than 12 hours:

• The missed Yasmin pill should be taken as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two Yasmin pills in one day.
• The rest of the Yasmin tablets in the 21-day pack should be taken as usual.
• There is no need to use any additional contraception (such as a condom)
• The seven-day pill-free break between your Yasmin pill pack should be taken as normal.

I missed TWO OR MORE Yasmin pills in one 21 day cycle, and there are MORE than seven pills left in the pack.

• Take the most recently missed Yasmin contraceptive pill as soon as you can
• Do not take any earlier Yasmin tablets that were missed
• Use condoms for the following 7 days
• Continue to finish the 21-day pack as usual.
• Take your seven-day pill-free break and start the new Yasmin pill pack as usual.

I missed TWO OR MORE Yasmin pills in one 21 day cycle, and there are LESS than seven pills left in the pack.

• Take the most recently missed Yasmin pill as soon as you can
• Do not take any earlier Yasmin tablets that were missed
• Use condoms for the following 7 days
• Continue to finish the 21-day pack as usual.
• DO NOT have the 7-day pill-free break. Start your new Yasmin contraceptive pill pack immediately after finishing the last tablet of this current pack.
• You can have the 7-day break at the end of the second Yasmin pill pack.

If you experience vomiting and diarrhoea within four hours of taking the Yasmin pill, it is classed as a missed pill.

You may need emergency contraception if you miss two of your Yasmin pills in one 21 day cycle.

The effectiveness of your Yasmin contraception can be reduced if the time you take the Yasmin pill varies significantly from day to day.

The Yasmin pill contains synthetic versions of both oestrogen and progesterone sexual hormones.

When taken regularly, it causes three things to happen:

• The Yasmin pill prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg each month, therefore preventing ovulation. If an egg has not been released, then an egg cannot be fertilised, and a baby will not grow.
• The Yasmin pill causes the mucus around the entrance of the womb to thicken, making it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb. If sperm cannot enter inside the womb to reach the egg, they cannot fertilise the egg.
• The Yasmin pill also makes the lining over the womb thinner. If an egg was to be released, it would be unable to attach itself to the womb.

Please note: The Yasmin pill does not help protect against sexually transmitted infections. You should also use a condom to ensure safe sex and take an STI test every time you have a new sexual partner. You can use the NHS sexual health clinic finder to locate your closest clinic.

It depends on when you start the medication in relation to where you are in your current menstrual cycle.

• If you begin the Yasmin pill on day 1, 2 or 3 of your period (when you start bleeding), then you will be protected right away.
• If you start the Yasmin pill at any other day in the cycle, you will need to either A) abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days or B) use a second form of contraception (such as a condom) for the first 7 days of using the new medication.

When used correctly, the Yasmin contraceptive pill is over 99% effective.

To use Yasmin correctly for contraception, you need to take a Yasmin pill every day at the same time for 21 days and have a 7-day pill-free break.

Factors that may make the Yasmin pill less effective

• Missing medication
• Suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting
• Taking other medication that could interact with Yasmin pill

If you find that these issues are affecting you, please use an additional form of contraception (such as a condom) and either speak to your GP or use our Ask-A-Pharmacist service.

It is possible to become pregnant immediately after you stop taking the Yasmin pill.

For most women, it usually takes a few months for your natural cycle to return to normal so some women may not become pregnant for several months.

If you are planning to start a family, it is highly recommended to visit a family planning clinic for advice as fertility can vary from person to person.

Whilst using the Yasmin pill, you will still experience a monthly bleed during your pill-free week at the end of each Yasmin pill pack.

If you stop taking Yasmin tablets, your natural menstrual cycle will return but it may take a couple of months for your body to adjust to the change in hormone levels.

The Yasmin pill can be used safely to delay your period.

This is what you need to do:

• Instead of having a pill-free week, simply skip the 7 day pill-free period between your Yasmin pill packs and begin the next pack on the day after you finish your current pill pack
• Complete the full 21 days of the new Yasmin pack.
• This will delay your period by 3 weeks.

You have been able to buy Yasmin in the UK since 2002 and is a popular and safe option to prevent pregnancy.

Many women find the Yasmin pill has many additional benefits other than just preventing pregnancy!

The Yasmin pill can also:

• Reduce acne breakouts
• Improve the appearance of your hair
• Cause weight loss by reducing water retention
• Give you a regular period
• Give you a lighter period
• Make you experience less premenstrual symptoms (cramps, pains, mood swings)
• Help to manage anaemia for individuals with heavy periods
• Reduce the risk of cervical and ovarian cancer
• Be used to delay your period

The Yasmin pill can be used by women over the age of puberty and before the age of menopause who wish to avoid becoming pregnant. At e-Surgery, we offer the Yasmin pill to women between the age of 18 and 55 who have not reached menopause and who have already been prescribed this medication by their GP or from the GUM clinic.

You should not take Yasmin tablets if:

• You are allergic to ethinylestradiol, drospirenone or any of the other ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet
• You are pregnant
• You are breastfeeding
• You smoke and are over the age of 35
• You have high blood pressure
• You or your family have or have previously experienced a blood clot (such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) a clot in the limbs or Pulmonary Embolism, a clot in the lungs)
• Have any conditions which can have an effect on blood clotting
• You have had angina, a heart attack, heart valve issues
• You have suffered from a stroke
• You have had breast cancer, cancer of the genital organs (such as uterine cancer)
• You have bad migraines
• You have liver or gallbladder disease
• You have kidney disease
• You have severe diabetes
• You have adrenal gland disorders
• You have unexplained vaginal bleeding
• You are obese

If you use e-Surgery to order Yasmin contraception, please ensure your medical information is correct so that our prescribers can make sure this treatment is safe for you to take.

Like all medications, your Yasmin pill may cause side effects. Often these settle within 2 weeks of starting the medication. Not everyone experiences side effects

Common side effects of the Yasmin pill include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Changes to your period
• Depression and mood swings
• Headaches

Taking Yasmin can slightly increase your chance of getting a blood clot, which can be very dangerous. Seek medical attention immediately if you think you may have developed a blood clot. Blood clots are more likely:

• With increasing age
• If you smoke
• If you are overweight
• If you have high blood pressure
• If a close relative has had a heart attack or stroke at a young age
• If you have a high level of fat in your blood
• If you get migraines
• If you have a problem with your heart
• If you have diabetes

There is a possible small link between Yasmin and breast cancer, which you can read about in the patient information leaflet.

If you experience vomiting and diarrhoea within four hours of taking the Yasmin pill, it is classed as a missed pill.

One of the side effects of the Yasmin pill includes fluctuations in weight. Not everyone is affected by this. If you are finding it difficult to control your weight gain, please speak to a GP or make an appointment with your local sexual health clinic to discuss alternative contraception medication.

We sell Yasmin online at e-Surgery!

You will first need to complete an online consultation. Our prescribers will then review the answers to your consultation to make sure it is safe for you to take this medication.

If our prescribers have any concerns, we will get in contact with you for some quick follow-up questions.

You can safely buy Yasmin online from a regulated online pharmacy such as at e-Surgery.

Check that the online pharmacy you use is regulated and sells genuine medication by searching for the green GPhC logo (often found at the bottom of the website). This means the website you are purchasing the medication from is regulated and trustworthy!

You can also use the search tool on the GPhC website to check if the company trading name is registered.

Yes, you need a prescription from a regulated health care professional. At e-Surgery, we use independent pharmacy prescribers who are regulated by the GPhC.

Once you choose the item you wish to buy, you are then asked to fill out an online health consultation. Our prescribers check over the answers you provide to make sure the medication you requested is safe for you to take.

If suitable, our prescribers will issue a private prescription which is then dispensed by our pharmacy.

The medication is then packaged in discreet environmentally friendly packaging and dispatched via the Royal Mail.

When an order is ready for shipping, it is collected and delivered by the Royal Mail. We package all our medication in plain and discreet environmentally friendly packaging. Each order is assigned a tracking number which we will email to you at the time of dispatch (usually at 4.30 pm).

We do not include any branding on our packaging nor any labels which inform readers what type of product is contained within. Click here to find out what our packaging looks like.

Yasmin tablets come in blister packs that are not currently recyclable, so once they have been used can be disposed of in a general waste bin. If the Yasmin tablets are unfinished dispose of the medication safely and drop them off at a local pharmacy. Cardboard packaging and paper patient information leaflets are recyclable.

For any more information on the disposal of Yasmin tablets, you can use our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service.