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I'm 17 years old and i'm on my 3rd month of this pill. The first month or so was ok apart from the fact that i had broken out in loads of nasty sore spots which is unusal for me as my skin is... more

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Rating Summary based on 144 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		28
  • 4 Stars
    		28
  • 3 Stars
    		15
  • 2 Stars
    		31
  • 1 Star
    		42

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  		• 2.6
  		• 2.3
  • 67 of 67 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 HannahBoo

    Member since 29/05/2005

    Reviews written: 84

    3 Stars A Good Experience for Me but Concerns Over Safety. 27/04/2011
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages For me it cleared my skin, minimised bloating and my periods were light.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages There are many concerns over this pill and the Lawsuits in the US create a worrying picture.

    About Contraceptive Pills (a bit of background information) In 1961 in the United Kingdom the contraceptive pill was introduced (for married women only). The pill has been a controversial method of birth control but according to ‘NetDoctor’ there are 3.5 million women in the UK using it. The contraceptive pill contains hormones that suppress ovulation and the result is that no egg is released and therefore no pregnancy occurs. For many women the purpose behind them taking the contraceptive pill is to prevent pregnancy. However there are other reasons for taking the pill, for example: relieving ... more
  • 65 of 65 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    gemax2

    4 Stars -----ONE FOR THE WOMEN----- Diamond review 16/12/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages FREE ON PRESCRIPTION, 99% PROTECTION AGAINST PREGNANCY

    Disadvantages Disadvantages CAN HAVE SOME SLIGHT SIDE AFFECTS

    I had never heard of Yasmin until I dropped by my doctors to tell him I needed a new pill yet again! The background on this was that I used to take Dianette the contraceptive pill that also helps prevent acne but as this is one of the most strongest pills on the market you are advised not to take for a long period of time so after 5 year I swapped to the dreaded Microgen which was really just your average pill I didn't have any babies but I got a lot of spots which was the 2nd worse thing to babies in my mind. So I went back on to Dianette and this is when the problems began I had a lot of bad ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 Bernie1986

    Member since 06/01/2009

    Reviews written: 6

    5 Stars Yasmin - don't give it up too soon! 06/01/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages great cycle control, clearer skin, stable moods, weight loss, effective contraception

    Disadvantages Disadvantages slight nausea and tender breasts for 2 months, acne increases at first.

    Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive. It contains drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. Drosperinone is a fairly new progestogen, and is the closest to the natural female progesterone hormone. It also functions as an anti-androgen and when combined with ethinyl estradiol (the "oestrogen" component), it can be highly effective as an acne and hirsuitism treatment without the harsher side effects of other drugs. Yasmin contains Ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms plus drospirenone 3 mg. It is a monophasic pill - 1 pill per day for 21 days followed by a pill-free interval of 7 days, where a period ... more
  • 78 of 78 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 shazzaspannered

    Member since 12/04/2005

    Reviews written: 110

    5 Stars Yasmin has changed my life for the better! Review with images 07/11/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Very few side effects

    Disadvantages Disadvantages May have difficulty getting doctor to agree to prescribing it

    I have been prescribed many different brands of contraceptive pill over the years. I can't remember which the one I first had was but it was withdrawn as there was a scare related to it. Then after a few different changes I was put on Cilest - this was fine for a few months but then I developed extremely bad PMT and depression. It got so bad I had thoughts of suicide and I eventually realised after reading an article in a magazine that it may be related to my pill and went to my doctor to ask for it to be changed. I had terrible trouble getting them to change it but eventually I managed to ... more
  • 9 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    lindtoholic

    5 Stars Yasmin Success 13/01/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Lighter/regular periods, no pregnancy, no side effects.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can be difficult to remember to take it, other than that no problems.

    I've been on the Yasmin pill for nearly a year now, and was prescribed it following an appointment with my doctor when I explained how irregular and painful my periods were. On hearing this, she prescribed me with the pill Yasmin and explained that I may experience some problems, but it was to be expected. If they got worse, then I would end up having to go back to change to another pill. I never had to do that, even when I started it up for the first time I experienced no side effects. The only problems I had with headaches were caused by other factors. This is the first and only pill that I ... more

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Product Details

Long Name Contraceptive Pill
Type Contraceptive Pills
Manufacturer Yasmin
Type for Subname Female Contraception

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  • topnotch00 14/6/2011 22:11:00

    is it ok to take duchy herbals hyperi-lift tincture with yasmin

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  • bubblykelz29 27/12/2009 16:08:40

    I'm so scared of taking it!

    Hi girls! I am in quite a predicament! I was on Yasmin years ago, and had no trouble at all I dont think? Except as time went on my periods got heavy and quite painful again. My doc talked me into having the implant which sent me absolutely crazy :( and so so ill! They have given me Yasmin but Im so scared to try another hormone thing again now! My periods are CRAZY hormone wise since the implant im scared Yasmin will do the same :(

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