Yasmin is just one of the many brands of birth control pills available to women. The Drugs website explains that the pill works by preventing the release of an egg by the woman’s ovaries. Without an egg in the uterus, sperm that enters will be useless. Yasmin should be taken exactly as prescribed and as directed by the consumer pamphlet that comes with the pill pack. As with any birth control pill, Yasmin has the potential for side effects. You should discuss the risks of taking Yasmin with your health-care provider.
Step 1
Start the pill pack either during the first 24 hours of the menstrual period or on the first Sunday following menstruation. The first start method is called “Day 1 Start” and the second is a “Sunday Start.”
Step 2
Use a back-up birth control method, such as spermicide or condoms, if the pill is started on a Sunday, for the next seven days.
Step 3
Take one pill every day at the exact same time of day for 21 days, which would be all of the yellow active pills.
Step 4
Take the seven white, inactive pills, at the same time of day for the next seven days. Menstruation will occur at this time.
Step 5
Begin a new pack of Yasmin and continue the regimen.
Step 6
Use a back-up method of birth control for 48 hours when one pill is missed. Take the forgotten pill right away and then resume the regular schedule of taking pills.
Step 7
Use a back-up birth control method for seven days after missing two pills. Take two pills as soon as possible. Take two pills the next day at the same time pills are normally taken.
Tips and Warnings
- The menstrual cycle may be irregular when first starting Yasmin.
- If the individual is a Day 1 Starter and two pills are missed during the third week of the pack, throw out the pack and start a new one that day. Resume the normal instructions. If a Sunday Starter misses two pills during the third week, take one pill per day until Sunday. Throw out the pack and start a new one. Use a back-up birth control method until seven pills have been taken on time.
