Yasmin

Yasmin can be taken for acne as well as preventing pregnancy. The pill helps to prevent the build-up of sebum on the skin which can cause spots. Find out more in our contraceptive pill and acne guide.  

This depends on when and how many pills are missed. Missing one pill, at any time, does not compromise contraception. Missing two or more pills or starting a new pack late might affect your contraceptive cover.

Up to 48hrs since your last pill – take your next pill as soon as you remember and continue the rest of the pack as usual. This might mean you need to take 2 pills on 1 day.

More than 48hrs – this depends on when you last took your pill and where you are in your pill packet. Please check the patient information leaflet for further information.

Yasmin, like most combined contraceptive pills, can be taken from 6 weeks after childbirth, if you’re breastfeeding. 

If you take 2 packs of Yasmin back-to-back you can avoid having a period. 

If you decide to come off the pill you may find you have no period after stopping Yasmin. Your periods may be irregular, it can take 3 months for them to get back to normal.  

You might be worried about the Yasmin pill and weight gain. There is no evidence to suggest taking Yasmin will affect your weight. You may find your weight changes throughout your cycle due to fluid retention and other reasons not related to the pill. 

If you smoke and are under 35, you may be offered Yasmin. However, if you’re over 35 you’ll be advised to try a different method of contraception such as the progestogen-only pill, intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine system (IUS), contraceptive implant or the contraceptive injection. 

You can request and pay for a Yasmin prescription online. As this pill is a prescription-only medication, even if you are using an online service, you will need a prescription from a clinician before you can buy the treatment.

With all combined contraceptive pills, we will need to know your height, weight and blood pressure to prescribe safely. You can fill this out during the consultation.

If you would like to switch your contraceptive pill, contact us via your Patient Record or get an appointment with your GP to discuss the change. If you are changing to a new pill you would be advised to have no break between the packs and you may have to use other contraceptive methods during the changeover.

If you’ve already bought your pill from us, you can request a further 3, 6 or 12-month supply from your Patient Record, if you're medically suitable. If you want to change your pill, please send us a message via your Patient Record.

Combined contraceptives can cause your blood pressure to rise, which can be dangerous. Your blood pressure needs checking before starting any combined contraceptive, then once a year after that. If you’ve had your blood pressure checked recently, or checked it yourself using a home blood pressure monitor, you can give us this information as part of your consultation.

You should be able to take Yasmin alongside other medicines. However, it is important that you let us know which prescription, over-the-counter medicines and recreational drugs you are taking so that we can prescribe Yasmin safely.

We offer a range of contraceptives, including NuvaRing, Evra Patch, combined pills, low-dose pills and mini pills. View all our contraception options.

Condoms are an effective form of contraception and protect against STIs.

There are also long-acting contraceptives available through your GP or family planning clinic, including implants, the coil and injectable contraception.