Yasmin pill

Like Lucette, Yasmin is a new generation pill that's often used to treat acne. Our data shows that more women see an improvement in their skin whilst taking Yasmin than those who don't. Make sure to check out our user-generated reviews to see how our community report Yasmin affects their complexion. Find out more in our guide to the contraceptive pill and acne.

There's no clear evidence that using a combined pill like Yasmin causes weight gain. However the hormones oestrogen and progestogen in the combined pill can have an effect on how your body stores fat, retains water and even your appetite. More research is needed to provide a definitive answer. Make sure to take a look at our users' reviews above to see how our community reports taking Yasmin impacts on their weight. You can also take a look our guide to contraception and weight to find out more.

Many women take Yasmin to help with common symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) including acne, excess hair or hair loss, and irregular periods. Find out more in our guide to contraception and PCOS.

There is conflicting evidence over whether contraceptive pills cause mood swings. Some evidence suggests that Yasmin may have an impact on depression, but others say that it doesn't so we can't give a definitive answer. Most women report no mood changes with their contraception. Some women report an improvement in mood changes or mood swings throughout their cycle such as those associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). We suggest taking a look at the user-generated reviews to see how our community reviewed Yasmin's effects on emotions, and check out our guide to contraception and mood. Can Yasmin cause hair loss

Yasmin is a combined pill that is taken daily to prevent pregnancy. It makes the fluid in your cervix thicker (which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb) whilst also stopping ovulation. Yasmin also prevents the lining of your womb from thickening enough for a fertilised egg to implant into it. Yasmin is around 93% effective with typical use, which means that 7 in 100 women fall pregnant whilst taking it each year. Find out more about how clinical effectiveness is determined. There are a few things that can stop the combined pill from working properly including vomiting, some antibiotics, or missing a pill. Take a look at our complete guide to the combined pill to find out more. You can also use our Missed pill calculator to help you understand what to do if you miss a pill.

You should take your Yasmin pill around the same time every day. We recommend keeping your pill packet somewhere you look at everyday (like your makeup bag) to remind you to take it, or set an alarm on your phone. Yasmin is designed to be taken for 21 days followed by a 7 day break during which you'll experience a withdrawal bleed (like a period). If you want to, you can choose to shorten this break or miss it out altogether (check out our blog on taking your pill back to back). Depending on where you are in your cycle when you start the pill, you might not be protected against pregnancy straight away. Check out our blog about the combined pill for more info. Coming off Yasmin is easy - you just stop taking it. When you do, you’re no longer protected from pregnancy. If you want to stop the pill but do not wish to become pregnant then you should complete your current packet before stopping and consider switching to another form of contraception before you stop taking your pill. If you have unprotected sex and stop your pill before the packet is finished you may ovulate (release an egg from the ovary) and could become pregnant. You can use our Missed pill calculator if you have missed any pills from your packet. Read our complete guide to coming off the pill for more advice.