Yasmin tablets reviews. Jasmine medicinal properties and contraindications

03.04.2004, 04:26

I found very few reviews about them on other sites. Here they are, and I quote in part:

1. I have been taking contraceptives for 3 years, first Orthocyclen, then Mercilon, and then Yasmin (by the way, Italy produces it, at least the Israeli version). Never had any side effects. But the difference, of course, is felt. Yasmin is beyond competition. No pain, no PMS, the "red days of the calendar" have become shorter and there is less discharge. (sorry for the details). And most importantly - Yasmin does not contain progesterone, which is exactly the factor that increases the risk of blood clots.
Diana tablets (and some others, I don’t know the names) are reliably known that they can lead to the formation of nodules in the chest, this has been scientifically proven.
Of course, before taking the pills, you need to do blood tests, and then at least once a year.

2. Tell me, does anyone take the new "Yasmin" tablets? They seem to have appeared on sale a year ago, but here in Italy - only two months. I heard a lot of positive things about them: it loses weight, and water does not linger, and there is practically no PMS ... Today I visited my gynecologist and asked about them. The doctor told me that in addition to all of the above, they also reduce the feeling of hunger and there are even fewer hormones in them. Everything is fine with the tests, so I was discharged. As I start a new package - I'll tell you about the "miracle"!

And another question - where can I buy them in Moscow and how much do they cost?

03.04.2004, 18:05

You found few reviews because in Russia they go under the name Janine, but they are the same. I took - no side effects, very satisfied.

wild Orchid

03.04.2004, 19:45

Are they even better (if you can compare) Logest? Are there less hormones? I took Logest, and now after the spiral they advised me again Logest or Janine, so I don’t know which ones to choose ...

03.04.2004, 20:15

If this is Jeanine, as they wrote above, then I can say that the pills are super! I lost so much weight on them after giving birth that now I weigh like I was 16 :-), I can’t even believe it. however, the instructions say that you should not smoke while taking the pills, because the risk of blood clots increases. So it still exists.

03.04.2004, 21:29

If we are talking about Janine, then I will subscribe :) I have been 100% satisfied for a year. Not a single complaint and side effect :)

03.04.2004, 22:57

Are you absolutely sure of this? It's just that I found an article about Yasmin two years ago about the fact that this is a new OK and its advantage is that they do not get fat from it. Here is the link http://www.medinfo.ru/news/worldnews/world-19-04-2002-4.php3 Jeanine is new OK? And in English, the name of Jeanine is JEANINE (found on the site).

03.04.2004, 23:13

Do they sell it in Moscow by prescription or freely?

04.04.2004, 00:53

and for this month, what are the feelings about side effects, fullness, etc.?

I just found here info about what in Russian Yasmin is called Yarina (???) http://www.doctor-sex.ru/enciklop/ginekolog/kontracepc.html

In Russian pharmacies, I did not find either a Russian or an English name. :-(

04.04.2004, 07:51

about fullness, because I have gained weight for a long time, but it seems that it has not increased :-). Side effects, too, I can’t say for sure, because. I had been ill with colds for a whole month and felt terrible, but I can’t say from what. Yes, plus I have a lot of other medicines. My gynecologist was very complimentary. I can't really say anything right now. Ask in a couple of months :-).

04.04.2004, 10:53

Free.

04.04.2004, 16:22

I've never taken pills, I'm a little afraid to tell

04.04.2004, 16:36

Are you in the states? Did the doctor tell you anything about a break when taking OK? I read in one source that it is necessary in tech. take a two-month break for a year, in another that take a year and then take a break, all Russian gynecologists unanimously say that breaks are needed. My doctor says no breaks are needed. And I took it for 5 months, maybe I’ll take a break of 2 months, and in Russia I’ll already try the much-praised Zhanin. Here in thought...

04.04.2004, 16:48

Nothing good for me personally. I take it because I suspect endometriosis, otherwise I would not do it. True, I tried only one pill, but there were enough side effects, one of which - I started to gain weight. :-(I haven’t heard anything bad about Janine yet, maybe I’ll switch to them. My American doctor says that I need to try different ones to find those that suit me. But I need to try every OK for 3 or more months, because all these side effects after 3 Months allegedly go away.So you can look for suitable OCs for years.There are sites that describe the positive effects of OCs, for example http://www.doctor-sex.ru/enciklop/ginekolog/kontracepc.But after reading the annotation to any OC, you can see that the side effects The effects from them are dozens of times more positive.So without the need, I would no-no.All IMHO.

Very low dose tablets contain 20 micrograms of estrogen and progestin.

Phase pills have different levels of estrogen and progestin.

High-dose tablets contain about 50 micrograms of estrogen and progestin.

For information about progestin-only birth control pills, see the Progestin-Only Hormonal Methods section.

Some packages of birth control pills contain non-hormonal pills designed for certain days of the month. Other brands of birth control pills, such as LoEstrin, may add iron to pills that do not contain hormones.

Mechanism of action

Fertility-limiting hormones, found in pills, transdermal patches, or vaginal rings, give you a controlled dose of estrogen and progestin. They control your menstrual cycle and prevent pregnancy. They also help reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, pain, and sometimes mood swings and premenstrual bloating.

In the years leading up to menopause, hormone levels constantly fluctuate up or down. Taking birth control pills can help manage hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings.

Birth control pills

Birth control pills, also called oral contraceptives, come in packs. The most common type is hormonal pills, designed for 3 weeks of admission. Some packs contain sugar tablets to be taken during the 4th week, while others do not. During the fourth, non-hormonal week, you have your menstrual period. After the fourth week (28 days) you should start taking a new pack.

Very low dosage tablets

Low dose tablets

Phase tablets

Highly dosed tablets

Transdermal patch

vaginal ring

In the case of Sizonic and Sizonal, you take hormonal pills for 12 weeks, after which, for a week, you take non-hormonal pills or low-estrogen pills. Thanks to this schedule of admission, menstruation occurs 4 times a year. If your doctor prescribes birth control pills for non-specific use, you may also have your period every three months. You take active hormonal pills for 12 weeks, after which you take sugar pills for a week. Then you should start taking a new package. If you have breakthrough bleeding within 3 months, your doctor will prescribe additional doses of estrogen.

Librel hormone tablets are available in 4-week packs to be taken daily throughout the year. Thanks to this schedule, you don't have your period.

how to take birth control pills.

transdermal contraceptive patch

A transdermal birth control patch is a patch [square, about 1.75 inches] that is firmly attached to the skin. You can place it on your lower abdomen, buttocks, or on your upper arm. Each patch releases estrogen and progestin through the skin for 7 days. For 4 weeks, you change the patch weekly for a new one, and do not use the patch for another week. During the last fourth week, you have your period.

For more information, find out how to use the patch.

Contraceptive vaginal ring (PVC)

The vaginal ring is small [about 2 inches in diameter], flexible and colorless. It constantly releases low doses of hormones into the vagina, which prevents pregnancy for a month.

You insert the vaginal ring yourself and leave it inside for 3 weeks. This provides a permanent birth control for a period of a month. On the first day of the fourth week, the ring must be removed and the menstrual period usually begins. The specific position of the ring in the vagina does not affect its effectiveness.

For more information, find out how use vaginal ring.

Indications for use

Typically, birth control hormones are used to:

Prevention of pregnancy. Contraceptive hormones prevent pregnancy in three ways. They prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg each month (ovulation). They also thicken the mucus of the cervix, which prevents seminal fluid from entering the uterus. And, also, they change the lining of the uterus, making it difficult for a fertilized egg to attach to it.

Regulation of the menstrual cycle. Taking estrogen and progestin on schedule helps keep your menstrual cycle regular. You can adjust your menstrual cycle monthly, every few months, or not at all. You can reduce the symptoms associated with the onset of each menstrual cycle, such as endometriosis or a painful ovarian cyst.

Reducing menstrual bleeding. Usually, new mucous membranes are formed in the uterus every month, which is then pushed out. This expulsion is menstrual bleeding. Taking hormones does not allow the mucous membrane to increase too much, so the bleeding weakens.

Relief from menstrual pain. Contraceptive hormones reduce the level of prostaglandin, which is the cause of menstrual pain.

Get rid of premenopausal problems. In the years leading up to menopause, a woman's hormone levels are unpredictable. Taking contraceptive hormones helps to maintain a stable level of hormones. It helps relieve hot flashes, insomnia and depression in many premenopausal women.

Treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (Stein-Leventhal syndrome). Contraceptive hormones may help control problems associated with Stein-Leventhal syndrome. Yasmin birth control pills are used for hormonal treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. These pills contain a progestin called drospirenone, which is an antiandrogen. It can help improve acne, male pattern hair growth, and male pattern hair loss associated with Stein-Leventhal syndrome that occur as a result of high androgen levels.

Prevention of certain diseases. Taking birth control hormones reduces the risk of ovarian cancer. For some women at risk of developing endometrial cancer, taking progestin along with estrogen can help reduce this risk. Estrogen in the form of tablets, patches or rings also helps to strengthen bone tissue. This reduces the risk of osteoporosis in old age.

Relief of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Yasmin and YAZ birth control pills contain a progestin that reduces water retention (swelling) during the menstrual cycle. This type of pill can help improve the bad mood and physical symptoms that some women experience before their period. These symptoms are called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). YAZs are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of symptoms of PMDD. (These two types of pills contain the same amount of a progestin called drospirenone. YAZ has a very low dose, and Yasmin has a low dose of estrogen.)

Pills, patches or vaginal rings containing estrogen and progestin are suitable for women who:

They need long-term or short-term birth control, which can be stopped at any time.

They prefer a form of birth control that does not interfere with the spontaneity of sexual activity.

Suffer from heavy bleeding, painful or irregular periods.

Have an ovarian or endometrial cyst.

They have a genetic predisposition to ovarian cancer. Combination birth control pills begin to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer after one year of use. This result lasts for several years after stopping the pills.

Don't take hormonal contraceptives that contain estrogen if you have:

Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)

liver disease

History of blood clots

History of stroke

Migraines, with previous symptoms, history

Diabetes with complications

History of breast cancer (estrogen stimulates certain types of breast cancer)

Breastfeed for 6 months postpartum

Spent a lot of time in bed after a serious injury

If you are over 35, do not take birth control pills if:

You are taking medication for high blood pressure.

• You have diabetes.

  You have high cholesterol.

Efficiency

Birth control pills, patches, or vaginal rings that contain estrogen and progestin are effective birth control methods when used as directed and as directed. Because women do not use contraception properly, some of them become pregnant. This was shown by the results of studies conducted on actual consumers.

Among those who take tablets 8 out of 100 women get pregnant every year. Among those who take the pill daily, only 3 out of 1,000 women become pregnant each year. Usually, the method fails if one or two tablets are missed.

Among those who use transdermal patch and contraceptive vaginal rings , 8 women out of 100 can get pregnant every year. In the case of perfect use, only 3 out of 1000 women become pregnant each year.

The tablets and patch may be less effective if you are overweight. Talk to your doctor about the type of contraception that is best and most effective for you.

Slightly dosed Birth control pills are just as effective as high doses when taken properly. But you are at a higher risk of pregnancy if you miss a low-dose pill than if you miss a high-dose pill.

For more information on how effective contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin are in the presence of other diseases, refer to the sections "Dysfunctional uterine bleeding", "Menopause and premenopausal period", "Polycystic ovary syndrome", "Uterine fibroids", "Functional ovarian cyst", "Premenstrual syndrome", "Endometriosis", "Chronic pelvic pain in women" and "Constitutional thrombopathy".

Side effects

Pills, patches, and vaginal rings containing estrogen and progestin have similar side effects. Tablets help to increase and decrease hormonal levels daily. After a week of using the patch, the level of hormones stabilizes for 3 days. The ring delivers a stable dose daily and throughout the day. This explains why the ring is less likely to cause headaches and nausea than the pill or patch.

Common side effects due to the use of contraceptive methods containing estrogen and progestin

The most common side effects are changes in the menstrual period, including:

Very little or missed periods. If you take monthly cycles of birth control hormones for an extended period of time, you may stop having periods. This can last for several months after stopping hormones.

Bleeding between periods (spotting). Usually stop after 3-4 months of taking hormones.

Contraceptive transdermal patch may cause skin irritation at the site of attachment.

Contraceptive vaginal ring may cause:

The appearance of vaginal discharge.

Irritation and inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis).

Less common side effects due to the use of contraceptive methods containing estrogen and progestin

Less common side effects include:

Nausea and vomiting, especially during the first month of use. This side effect usually goes away within a few months of starting treatment.

Frequent or severe headaches. Migraines can get worse.

Weight gain.

Breast tenderness during the first few months.

Depression or mood swings.

Darkening of the skin on the upper lip, under the eyes, or on the forehead (chloasma). This may gradually go away after stopping the use of hormonal methods, but in some cases, it remains forever.

Change in attitude towards sex (more or less).

Rare but serious side effects due to the use of contraceptive methods containing estrogen and progestin

the following symptoms, or PAIN are rare, but are serious enough to be reported to the doctor immediately.

Abdominal pain, severe or persistent, which may be a sign of blood clots (thrombophlebitis) in the pelvis, blood clots or tumors in the liver, or bladder stones.

Chest pain can be a sign of blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), a heart attack, or heart disease. Smoking increases this risk.

Severe headaches can be a sign of a stroke, migraine, or high blood pressure (hypertension). Smoking increases this risk.

Vision problems, such as blurry or loss of vision, may be a sign of a migraine, blood clots in the eyes, or a change in the shape of the cornea.

Severe leg pain or sudden swelling of one of the legs may be a sign of blood clots (thrombophlebitis) or deep varicose veins.

If you have kidney, liver, or thyroid disease, you should not take YAZ or Yasmin because the progestin in these tablets can increase your potassium levels. This can be dangerous for people who have the above conditions.

Warning. The patch releases more estrogen than low-dose birth control pills. The US Food and Drug Administration warns women who use the patch that they are more likely to develop blood clots in their legs and lungs than women who take birth control pills. Therefore, consult your doctor regarding the risks associated with the use of the patch.

Direct sunlight or high temperatures can increase and then decrease the amount of hormones released by the patch. This may give you a high dose for that period of time and leave fewer hormones in the patch that are released over the next week. This increases the risk of pregnancy. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight on the hormone patch. Also avoid using a tanning bed, heating pad, electric blanket, hot tub, or sauna while using the hormone patch.

Read the package leaflet for the full list of side effects. (Medication instructions are not available on all systems.)

What to think about

Cancer protection, cancer risk? In general, unless there is an increased risk of cancer, the risk due to the use of birth control pills containing estrogen and progestin is very low. Taking contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin reduces the risk of cancer of the uterus, ovaries, and rectum, while slightly increasing the risk of cancer of the breast, cervix, and liver. Women with a history of breast cancer should not take drugs containing estrogen and progestin.

Other factors worth considering:

Contraceptive hormones may be less effective when combined with other medications. When you are prescribed a new drug, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking birth control hormones. The herbal remedy St. John's wort also reduces the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. If you have started taking hormonal contraceptives, be sure to tell your doctor what medications and nutritional supplements you are taking.

If you plan to become pregnant after you stop taking long-term birth control hormones, hormone shots (Depo-Provera) may not be suitable for you. They can complicate the ability to become pregnant for several months after stopping hormonal contraceptives.

If you are taking hormonal contraceptives, take precautions in case you miss a pill.

Birth control pills may be less effective if you have vomiting or diarrhea. Use a different method of contraception for the next 7 days, even if you haven't missed a pill.

The pills and patch may not work as well if you are overweight. If you are overweight, ask your doctor about birth control methods that are right for you.

Remember to use additional contraceptive measures during the first 7 days after starting hormonal contraceptive methods.

Emergency contraception should be used if any method of contraception has failed and you are concerned about the consequences of unprotected sex.

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Active ingredients:

A physiological regulation mechanism is used - a drop in the level of progesterone, associated with the reverse development of the corpus luteum, causes menstruation, the cessation of taking progestins imitates this mechanism. The appointment of progestins and estrogens leads to a decrease in the secretion of gonadotropins by the pituitary gland (feedback mechanism), which is manifested by the suppression of ovulation. Indication and dosage: oral contraception - 1 tablet 1 time per day, starting from the first day of each menstrual cycle, for 21 days. Courses are repeated with seven-day breaks.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to components; genital bleeding of unspecified cause; thrombophlebitis; thromboembolic episodes in history; malignant diseases of the breast and genitals; estrogen-dependent neoplasms; vascular diseases of the brain; uncontrolled hypertension; sickle cell anemia; cardiac ischemia; active liver disease; liver adenoma; recurrent jaundice during pregnancy; hyperlipidemia; prolonged immobilization; lactation; pregnancy; do not administer to smokers over 35 years of age: high risk of side effects.

Cautions: very cautious in patients with hepatic dysfunction; caution with a history of convulsions; cardiovascular diseases; diabetes mellitus; history of asthma; impaired renal function; migraine.

Contraceptive Yasmin is a modern drug designed to prevent pregnancy and normalize the menstrual cycle in women aged 18 to 40 years. The drug is recommended to be taken cyclically, since already from the first dose significant changes begin to occur in the cervix.

Composition and form of release

Yasmin birth control pills contain 2 active substances: ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone, which act on the egg and slow down the ovulation process. Tablets weighing 3 mg are covered with a white shell. One blister is enough for 3 weeks.

Pharmacological properties

A hormonal agent of directed action instantly affects the microflora of the cervix. Due to the reaction of the uterine mucus and the main components of the drug, the work of the glands that produce the cervical secret slows down. The cervix, deprived of the necessary amount of nutrients and mucus, becomes difficult for the movement of spermatozoa. The effect of the drug is 87% effective, contraception has a positive effect on the hormonal background of a woman. The drospirenone included in the composition is useful for patients suffering from hormonal imbalance, up to the neuropsychic form.

Indications for use

Yasmin contraceptive is prescribed in several cases:

prevention of unwanted pregnancy;
failure in the menstrual cycle;
acne;
puffiness.

Hormonal contraception is also effective for excessive breast engorgement.
Dosage and administration

Yasmin contraceptive instructions for use: the medication is taken once a day, 1 tablet strictly at the same time. If you miss or violate the dose of the drug, negative consequences for the body are possible. After 21 days, you need to take a 7-day break, after which repeat the standard dosage. During the break, bleeding begins - a normal reaction of the body. Contraception restores a regular menstrual cycle.

Contraindications

Taking pills may be contraindicated if the patient has the following diseases:

allergy to the components of the drug;
breast cancer;
diabetes;
renal and liver failure;
pregnancy;
ischemia of the heart;
high blood pressure.

Adverse reactions

The first days after taking the contraceptive, bleeding opens - pseudomenstruation. When taking the drug Yasmin, the cycle lasts normally, without complications and abdominal pain. Often this medication is taken to control the menstrual cycle, in particular, to reduce pain. You should not stop taking the drug after the onset of bleeding in order to avoid serious complications in the uterus. Among the negative side effects are the following:

dizziness;
nausea;
vomit;
stomach ache;
shortness of breath;
a strong expectorant cough with the presence of blood (it is recommended to immediately call an ambulance);
insomnia;
allergic reactions.

Yasmin contraceptive pills are a monophasic type of contraceptive, so you should consult a gynecologist before use. Irregular bleeding in the first weeks of use is normal and will stabilize over time.