Feed: The Contraceptive Pill - AggScore: 13.0

The main reason for the taking of the Yasmin pill is to prevent the ovulation process. The pill does not only prevent the release of the eggs from the ovary but it also changes the cervical and the uterine lining. This makes it hard for the sperm to go up to the uterus and harder for any fertilization to take place. It prevents the attachment of the eggs to the uterus.

The contraceptive pill is effective in the prevention of pregnancy and has few side effects. It has also been used in the treatment of acne in women of the age of 14 years and has begun their menstrual periods. All in all, it is widely used as a birth control pill. In addition to that, the pills are used in the treatment of the premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Such disorders include anxiety, irritability, depression, and lack of concentration, sleep, lack of energy, weight gain, and change in appetite, muscle and joint pains as well as breast tenderness.

The Yasmin pill can lead to birth defects to the unborn baby. It is hence highly advised not to use the medication if one is pregnant. There are also other conditions that prevent one from the use of the pills. Some of this include a history of blood clot or stroke, problems in blood circulation, disorder in a heart valve, cancer of the uterine or breast, diseases of the liver or kidney, abnormal virginal bleeding, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, disorder of the adrenal gland, jaundice which is caused by the birth control. It is important to learn of all the requirements before commencing with the use of the contraceptive pill.