It is said not in vain that modern medicine has reached the highest progress in the 21st century. And oral contraception for women refers just to one of the highly developed fields of up-to-date medicine. Yasmin is a birth control pill that was originally put on the market in 2001. It is considered a safe and effective medicine for women who are not ready to become mothers due to certain reasons. The drug prevents ovulation thus making it almost impossible to conceive. It is also prescribed in some cases as a combined treatment for acne in young girls. However, does the word ‘safe’ in case of Yasmin completely correspond to its meaning?
Well, a lot depends on how you take the medicine. The normal dosage is one pill per day. Remember that the chances to get pregnant automatically increase if you miss at least one dose of Yasmin. In this case take the pill as soon as you remember. Yasmin may have a negative influence on heart, but it refers mostly to women with previous heart problems and circulation problems. Women with these disorders are not recommended to take Yasmin as it can lead to hyperkalemia – a dangerous condition causing the irregular heart rhythm. Smoking during the treatment with Yasmin should also be avoided. In case you are taking any other medications alongside with Yasmin inform your doctor immediately. Taking into consideration, that these aspects mean a half of safe treatment with Yasmin.
Generally speaking the safety of any medicine depends on one side from the way it is taken and on other side from the right prescription. Other ‘unpredictable situations’ are hardly possible. Therefore, before taking a certain medication it is essential to be aware of possible side effects or complications which this drug may theoretically cause. Another important issue for the less side effects is to find a professional medical specialist who will take care of your health problem properly.