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Q: Yasmin Pill

asked by: crazycarys206 on June 16th, 2009

New User

I have been taken microgynon as contraception but am changing my pill to Yasmin. I went to see the nurse today and was prescribed Yasmin. I am currently on my 7 day break. I took my last pill on thursday and I would of been due to take my next microgynon pill on friday. The nurse said it would be fine to take my first Yasmin pill today, I just wanted to make sure this is ok, as in the booklet it says wait untill the end of the break.

What is the best option?

Replies(2)

catwoman2000

replied on June 21st, 2009

New User

Yes thats fine, when you start Yasmin apparently its best to start it when your on your period

rockon0159

replied on June 21st, 2009

Experienced User

I am a bit confused by your post-- how many days passed WITHOUT you taking any hormone pills? Placebo pills do NOT count.

Basically, if you took your 7 days of placebo pills but then lengthened the time before you started your new pills, you should wait at least 7 days while on the new pills before having sex without a barrier method. This is because the longer time without hormones could have caused you to ovulate; if you have had the new pills in your system for at least 7 days, you are completely protected again.

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