Yasmin / Yaz
Yasmin is a contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. It's generic names are drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. Other brand names are YAZ and Ocella. YAZ and Yasmin are the common names, and are sometimes seen as yaz-yasmin. Yasmin prevents ovulation and makes the uterus inhospitable to implantation. Yasmin is also used to reduce acne and help with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Yasmin should only be used with a doctor's prescription. It is not safe for pregnant women to take the drug. Yasmin can cause birth defects. Yasmin is not safe for nursing mothers. It should not be used by those with liver or kidney disease, heart problems, history of migraines, blood clots, circulation problems, and more. http://www.drugs.com/yasmin.html
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Fast Facts
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Oral contraceptive: contains ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone
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Inhibits ovulation, prevents an egg from implanting in the uterus
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Many risk factors, only use with a doctor's prescription
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Several lawsuits filed against the maker, Bayer, in 2009 with allegations that the risk factors were not adequately disclosed.
