HomeYasminGeneric name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol [dro-SPY-re-nown, ETH-in-il, ESS-tra-dy-ol]Drug class: ContraceptivesMedically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Feb 29, 2024.UsesWarningsSide effectsBefore takingDosageInteractionsWhat is Yasmin?Yasmin is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary).Yasmin also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.Yasmin is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.WarningsDo not Yasmin use if you are pregnant or if you recently had a baby.You should not take Yasmin if you have: an adrenal gland disorder, kidney disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, circulation problems (especially with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, i...
