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Randomised trial, 2002

# Does the birth control pill Yasmin help women with PMDD?

Yes, women taking Yasmin had greater reduction in premenstrual symptoms compared to placebo, with statistically significant improvements in appetite, acne, and food craving.

 Moderate study design

Women with PMDD

## What they did

Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Yasmin (ethinylestradiol and drospirenone), a birth control pill, in women with PMDD. The study measured 22 different premenstrual symptoms and compared women taking Yasmin to those taking placebo.

## What they found

Women taking Yasmin showed consistently greater reduction of all 22 premenstrual symptoms assessed compared to the placebo group. For appetite, acne, and food craving, the difference between groups was statistically significant (p = 0.027).

## What it means for you

Yasmin may offer an alternative to antidepressants for treating PMDD. However, these are preliminary results; the study size and duration are not specified in the abstract. More research is needed before drawing firm conclusions.

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Premenstrual symptoms assessed

p = 0.027

Significance for appetite, acne, food craving

## About the study

Original title Evaluation of a unique oral contraceptive (Yasmin) in the management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder Authors Freeman EW Journal The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception Year 2002 Study design Randomised trial What was tested Yasmin (ethinylestradiol and drospirenone) Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12659404/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12659404/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Appetite and food cravings](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-food-cravings/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[SSRIs and antidepressants](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ssri/)[Oral contraceptives and drospirenone](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormonal-contraceptives/)

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