Review, 2002
Does the new oral contraceptive Yasmin improve premenstrual symptoms and well-being?
Yes. Women with premenstrual symptoms who took Yasmin showed improved well-being scores and fewer physical symptoms compared to before starting the medication.
What they did
This is a review of studies on Yasmin, a new oral contraceptive. One European study assessed the effects over 6 treatment cycles in women wanting contraception.
What they found
Women who reported premenstrual symptoms before starting Yasmin had improved Psychological General Well-Being Index scores and suffered fewer somatic symptoms. Acne lesion count decreased by 62.5% from baseline to cycle 9. Seborrhea decreased by 25.1%.
What it means for you
For women with premenstrual symptoms, this pill may improve both mood and physical symptoms and help with skin. This is a review of multiple studies rather than a single new experiment.
62.5%
decrease in acne lesions by cycle 9
25.1%
decrease in seborrhea
6
number of treatment cycles studied
About the study
- Original title
- Experiences with Yasmin: the acceptability of a novel oral contraceptive and its effect on well-being
- Authors
- Mansour D
- Journal
- The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception
- Year
- 2002
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- DRSP/EE (Yasmin) oral contraceptive containing 3 mg drospirenone and 30 micrograms ethinylestradiol
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12659405/
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