*New Yasmin User Help!*

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-23-2004
*New Yasmin User Help!*
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Mon, 08-23-2004 - 7:00pm
Hello!

I am about to finish my first pack of Yasmin but have two questions.

1. When I finish the yellow pills and start my period...Do I wait the full 7 days of the white pills to start the yellow pills again? Or do I just start the yellow pills once the period is over?

2. Due to the hormone changes, do bc's cause bacterial infections to the vagina? I was told that hormonal changes can trigger this unexplained irritation. I'm a bit curious about this...

Besides that, I have had a positive effect with Yasmin. My face has cleared up and I feel the same, there has been no weight gain. Thank you for all your help. It's always good to go a community where there are friends to help!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 08-23-2004 - 7:48pm
Hi elmarazulsol, welcome!

Unless you want to change your start day you should wait the full 7 days, but no longer, to begin your next pack of active pills. Some users (a very small percentage I think) do find that hormonal contraceptives may make them more susceptible to yeast infections. Since you are new to Oral contraceptives you might want to read 'Common pill side effects' and ‘Taking your pills correctly’ in the FAQs at the top of the board. I'm glad that Yasmin is working well for you.

Good luck,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-23-2004
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 11:57am
Thank you for your help!