How does the Yasmin work?
Essentially, Yasmin tricks the body into thinking it is pregnant. It does this by preventing the body from releasing eggs. In case the body releases an egg, Yasmin makes it difficult for sperm to travel toward the egg and fertilize it. How long do I have to be on Yasmin before it takes effect? This depends on the day you start taking Yasmin. Day 1 Starters should be protected after the first day they take Yasmin. Sunday Starters need to be on Yasmin for one week before pregnancy protection takes full effect. Sunday Starters should use a backup method of birth control (such as condoms or spermicides) for the first week that they are on Yasminl. Please see prescribing information for more detail. Is there a chance that I can get pregnant while on Yasmin? If you take Yasmin as instructed, your chance of becoming pregnant is less than one in 100. About five out of 100 women using Yasmin become pregnant, but most of these pregnancies occur in women who do not correctly follow the instructio
