Yasmin
Birth Control, Acne Vulgaris, Folate supplementation therapy + 9 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Yasmin
Treatment for
Birth Control
What is Yasmin
Drospirenone
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin used in combination with ethinyl estradiol or estetrol as an oral contraceptive therapy. It is also used to treat acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). There is some concern that drospirenone may increase the risk of venous thromboembolism; however, studies are conflicting and the FDA has concluded that the risk remains unclear. Generally, the risk of venous thromboembolism from using drospirenone is lower than the risk during pregnancy and postpartum.
Yasmin
is the brand name
Yasmin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Yasmin
Drospirenone
2001
64
Effectiveness
How Yasmin Affects Patients
Drospirenone prevents pregnancy by blocking ovulation. It may also help with acne and excess hair growth. When taken in combination with ethinyl estradiol, it has been shown to lower the levels of certain fats (lipids) in the blood. Since it is similar to natural progesterone, it is thought to cause fewer side effects such as breast tenderness and mood swings. However, drospirenone may increase the risk of developing blood clots, heart attack, or stroke. Smokers should not take this drug and those at risk of high potassium levels should avoid it as well.
How Yasmin works in the body
Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol work together to prevent pregnancy in several ways. They stop the release of hormones that trigger ovulation, creating a barrier to fertilization. They also make cervical mucus thicker and harder for sperm to pass through, and make it harder for a fertilized egg to implant itself. Drospirenone also has some anti-androgenic effects, blocking the effects of male hormones and helping to treat acne and hirsutism. It also reduces swelling in sebaceous follicles which can help with acne.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dosage of Yasmin is contingent upon the identified problem, including moderate to severe symptoms, Menopause and Post-Menarche. The amount of dosage is dependent on the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet, film coated - Oral or Oral) as outlined in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Birth Control
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
moderate to severe symptoms
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
N-Cadherins
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Hormonal Contraception
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Vasomotor System
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Acne Vulgaris
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Adherence to Oral Contraceptive Therapy
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Atrophic
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Post-Menarche
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Atrophy of vulva
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Folate supplementation therapy
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Hot flashes
, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg
, Kit, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Warnings
Yasmin Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Chronic Kidney Disease
Do Not Combine
Venous Thrombosis
Do Not Combine
Neoplasms, Hormone-Dependent
Do Not Combine
Migraine with Aura
Do Not Combine
Porphyrias
Do Not Combine
Breast
Do Not Combine
suspected pregnancy
Do Not Combine
Breast Milk Production
Do Not Combine
Metrorrhagia
Do Not Combine
Hypersensitivity
Do Not Combine
Liver Failure, Acute
Do Not Combine
Acute Kidney Injury
Do Not Combine
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Do Not Combine
Vision Loss
Do Not Combine
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Do Not Combine
Tobacco Use
Do Not Combine
Liver Function Tests
Do Not Combine
Thrombophilia
Do Not Combine
Thromboembolism
Do Not Combine
high risk of arterial thrombotic disease
Do Not Combine
estrogen-dependent neoplasia
Do Not Combine
Liver Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
Adrenal Insufficiency
Do Not Combine
Thrombosis
Do Not Combine
Breast
Do Not Combine
estrogen-dependent neoplasia
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Yasmin.
Common Yasmin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Tranexamic acid
Major
Drospirenone may increase the thrombogenic activities of Tranexamic acid.
Acetohexamide
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Acetohexamide can be decreased when used in combination with Drospirenone.
Agmatine
Minor
The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Drospirenone is combined with Agmatine.
Aliskiren
Minor
The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Drospirenone is combined with Aliskiren.
Anisodamine
Minor
The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Drospirenone is combined with Anisodamine.
Yasmin Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of drospirenone in rats has been found to be greater than 2000mg/kg. Overdosing on drospirenone may cause nausea, unusual bleeding, and changes in the levels of serum sodium and potassium. If drospirenone is overdosed, medical professionals should also check for signs of acidosis or too much potassium in the blood.
Yasmin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Yasmin?
104 active clinical trials are examining the possible uses of Yasmin in treating Acne Vulgaris, Post-Menarcheal states and N-Cadherin related conditions.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
N-Cadherins
0 Actively Recruiting
moderate to severe symptoms
0 Actively Recruiting
Folate supplementation therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Acne Vulgaris
0 Actively Recruiting
Atrophy of vulva
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Hormonal Contraception
0 Actively Recruiting
Hot flashes
18 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Post-Menarche
0 Actively Recruiting
Adherence to Oral Contraceptive Therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Birth Control
21 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 2
Atrophic
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable
Vasomotor System
0 Actively Recruiting
Yasmin Reviews: What are patients saying about Yasmin?
4.3
Patient Review
4/24/2020
Yasmin for Birth Control
4.3
Patient Review
5/23/2022
Yasmin for Acne
3.7
Patient Review
12/9/2021
Yasmin for Birth Control
2.7
Patient Review
4/9/2022
Yasmin for Birth Control
2.3
Patient Review
3/22/2022
Yasmin for Birth Control
2.3
Patient Review
3/13/2022
Yasmin for Acne
2
Patient Review
12/1/2018
Yasmin for Birth Control
2
Patient Review
7/18/2022
Yasmin for Birth Control
1.7
Patient Review
10/19/2022
Yasmin for Birth Control
1
Patient Review
10/17/2021
Yasmin for Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
1
Patient Review
6/1/2018
Yasmin for Birth Control
1
Patient Review
9/8/2021
Yasmin for Birth Control
1
Patient Review
4/9/2017
Yasmin for Birth Control
Patient Q&A Section about yasmin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What type of birth control is Yasmin?
"Thickening cervical mucus to keep sperm from getting to the egg
Yasmin is a combination oral contraceptive that contains a progestin and an estrogen. The progestin suppresses ovulation and the estrogen thickens cervical mucus to keep sperm from getting to the egg."
Answered by AI
Does Yasmin have side effects?
"These are some of the possible side effects of taking the birth control pill. Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur. You may also experience vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods, especially during the first few months of use."
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Does Yasmin cause weight?
"Weight gain is not a common side effect of Yasmin. Although weight changes may be a side effect of birth control pills in general, you are not likely to gain weight with Yasmin."
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What is Yasmin pill used for?
"The Yasmin contraceptive pill is used to prevent pregnancy by containing a small amount of two different female hormones, drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. This pill is a "combination" pill as it contains two hormones."
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