Yasmin (Ethinyl Estradiol) - Summary

YASMIN SUMMARY

YASMIN 28 TABLETS
(drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)

YASMIN provides an oral contraceptive regimen consisting of 21 active film coated tablets each containing 3.0 mg of drospirenone and 0.030 mg of ethinyl estradiol and 7 inert film coated tablets.

YASMIN is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use an oral contraceptive.

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YASMIN NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Yasmin (Ethinyl Estradiol)

'Extended Cycle' Contraception Garners More Interest
Source: MedicineNet Birth Control Specialty [2008.08.25]

Male Contraception: Progress Slow but Steady
Source: MedicineNet Vasectomy Specialty [2008.04.14]

Reuters Examines Future Agenda For Abortion Rights Supporters Under Obama Administration
Source: Abortion News From Medical News Today [2008.11.25]

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Published Studies Related to Yasmin (Ethinyl Estradiol)

Treatment of acne using a 3-milligram drospirenone/20-microgram ethinyl estradiol oral contraceptive administered in a 24/4 regimen: a randomized controlled trial. [2008.10]

Does hormone therapy improve age-related skin changes in postmenopausal women? A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled multicenter study assessing the effects of norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol in the improvement of mild to moderate age-related skin changes in postmenopausal women. [2008.09]

A combined oral contraceptive containing 3-mg drospirenone/ 20-microg ethinyl estradiol in the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating lesion counts and participant self-assessment. [2008.08]

Serum uric acid concentration as non-classic cardiovascular risk factor in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: effect of treatment with ethinyl-estradiol plus cyproterone acetate versus metformin. [2008.07]

Effects of metformin and ethinyl estradiol-cyproterone acetate on clinical, endocrine and metabolic factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. [2008.07]

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Clinical Trials Related to Yasmin (Ethinyl Estradiol)

Yasmin 20 Cycle Control - Yasmin 20 Versus Mercilon in Healthy Female Volunteers [Completed]

Effect of Angeliq on Blood Pressure (BP) in Postmenopausal Hypertensive Women [Completed]

Investigate Impact of Yasmin vs Microgynon on Hemostasis Parameters in Healthy Women [Completed]

A Study to Examine the Safety and Efficacy of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol (YAZ) Compared With Placebo In The Treatment Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa [Recruiting]

A Study to Examine the Safety and Efficacy Of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol (YAZ) Compared With Placebo In The Treatment Of Moderate Truncal Acne Vulgaris [Recruiting]

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YASMIN PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTS

Yasmin review by 27 year old female patient
		Rating
Overall rating:
Effectiveness:		Considerably Effective
Side effects:		Mild Side Effects
		Treatment Info
Condition / reason:		Acne
Dosage & duration:		1 a day (dosage frequency: daily) for the period of 1 month
Other conditions:		None
Other drugs taken:		None
		Reported Results
Benefits:		Acne improved within 2 weeks and skin considerably less oily within 1 week.
Side effects:		Increased apetite and sore breasts
Comments:		1 tablet daily

Yasmin review by 22 year old female patient
		Rating
Overall rating:
Effectiveness:		Considerably Effective
Side effects:		Mild Side Effects
		Treatment Info
Condition / reason:		Cure for acne
Dosage & duration:		1 pill a day taken once a day for the period of mre than 6 months
Other conditions:		none
Other drugs taken:		none
		Reported Results
Benefits:		Well i started having acne by the age of 18, but it wasnt like normal acne,big and red, it would only stay on the surface of the skin and it was white,it was like little dots all over my face.I used all the creams you could imagine but none of them worked,or would work for a few days and the pimples would come back again. I went to this dermatologist and he said that what could be causing my acne is the hormones balance, (if you have too much feminine or masculine hormones it can cause acne)so he said i could try to take birth control pill to balance my hormones. and so i started. In the first month my acne got worse,but i still kept taking Yasmin(birth control pill), on the third month i started noticing that my skin was clearing from all those pimples.I have been taking it for more than 6 months now and i have no acne! sometimes one or two comes out but it goes away in 2 days.So Yasmin worked for me and could work for you too!
Side effects:		I always had bad blood circulation so i would feel my legs a little bit swallow!
Comments:		1 pill everyday at the same time. Even if in the first months you see that your acne is getting worse, dont stop taking it till the forth month.you will se the difference.

Yasmin review by 34 year old female patient
		Rating
Overall rating:
Effectiveness:		Highly Effective
Side effects:		Moderate Side Effects
		Treatment Info
Condition / reason:		Birth Control
Dosage & duration:		1 pill/day taken every day for the period of 1.2 years
Other conditions:		acne
Other drugs taken:		none
		Reported Results
Benefits:		Convenience, skin cleared up, effective birth control
Side effects:		cleared my skin but I lost all desire for sex.
Comments:		This was my first foray into the Pill. After about 5 months I realized I just never got "horny" anymore and rarely even thought about having sex, much to my boyfriend's dismay. But my skin did look much better so I continued on. But once the relationship ended (not caused by my low desire, btw) I decided to go off of it and get a cervical cap. My sex drive returned but so did my bad skin. I am now (8 years later) giving it another go with Apri, solely for my skin b/c I really like my cervical cap, which unfortunately they stopped making.