Yasmin ? What are the benefits and the side effects?

With such a plethora of birth control options [2], where?s a woman to start?! Yasmin, not to be confused with Yaz, is a low-dose pill approved for use in the U.S. in 2001. This pill is no spring chicken in the birth control world, so fortunately, there?s a good deal of information on its risks and benefits. Known as a ?combination oral contraceptive? because it contains both progestin and estrogen, Yasmin prevents pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, just like other birth control pills [3]. When used correctly, Yasmin is 99 percent effective, (meaning one in 100 women may become pregnant in the first year of using this particular pill). Yasmin is generally viewed as safe and effective, and its use has a number of benefits (more on those in a bit). However, it?s also good to know that compared to other oral contraceptives, Yasmin may increase the risk of blood clots, depression, and skin changes.