What is drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets?

As a modern woman, you must learn to protect yourself. If you don't want to get pregnant, you must use contraceptive methods.

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets are contraceptive drugs. Because some friends don’t know much about drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets and have many doubts when taking the medicine, today Xiaokang Life will combine the relevant information of drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets to talk to you in detail so that everyone can better understand this drug.

1. Basic understanding of drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets

Generic Name: Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets;

Product Name: Yasmin;

Scope of application: used for female contraception.

2. Medicinal value of drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets are a compound preparation containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. The contraceptive effect of this drug is the interaction of multiple factors. It can inhibit ovulation and change cervical secretions, thereby achieving the effect of contraception.

In addition, drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets can make the menstrual cycle more regular, relieve menstrual pain, and reduce bleeding (can reduce the occurrence of zinc deficiency).

3. Groups that can or should not take drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets

1. Scope of application

Women who need contraception.

Note: The actual medication plan should follow the doctor's advice and do not take medication on your own.

2. Taboo groups

It is forbidden to use the product if you have venous or arterial thrombosis/venous thrombosis (such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction) or brain injury, or if you have the above medical history.

Patients with thrombotic front-wheel drive disease or relevant medical history (such as transient ischemic attack, angina pectoris) are prohibited from using this product.

It is contraindicated for use by patients with vaginal bleeding of unknown cause.

(For more details, please refer to the instructions.)

3. Special families

Pregnant women are strictly prohibited from taking it.

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets can affect the metabolism of breast milk and are not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

4. Explanation of common doubts about medication

1. When should I start taking drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets for the first time?

During the natural menstrual period, that is, on the first day of menstrual bleeding, start taking the medicine, one tablet a day, the cycle is 21 days, and start the next box after 7 days of stopping the medicine.

2. I missed 3 days of taking drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets. What happened to the bleeding?

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets must be taken consistently. Missing a dose may cause withdrawal bleeding, as missed doses can cause hormonal disorders in the body, which can lead to bleeding.

5. Warm Tips

When taking drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets, you should pay attention to the shelf life. The shelf life is generally 3 years. You should stop taking the medicine after the shelf life has expired to prevent the medicine from becoming ineffective or causing unnecessary harm to the human body.