Dumb YAZ Question.. no luck on google

Hey thanks RM... Not really bothered about the "safety" as one needs to do the deed to be bothered about it... lol...

I will give it another month or two and see what it does.

My experience with YASMIN is that it might take 3 - 6 months for your AF to stabilise and fall into the "white area" - some women stabilise quicker, and can have a set AF after 2 months i.e. 28 day cycle starts on the right date (or what ever).

They do suggest for two months into using any BCP that you use another method of BC as well i.e. condoms.

The theory is that if you miss one tablet, take two the next day and use a condom for one week.

That is the theory - however if you are taking more than one tablet at once because you have missed several days, there is no real way to know if you are indeed "safe" and the rule of cautionary thumb is to use additional protection for the balance of the month.

YASMIN needs to be used for a long period of time to allow it to stablise in your body especially if you have other issues that might be throwing your AF out.

If you are struggling to take the pill each day, then possibly consider looking at the EVRA patch as an alternative.

My understanding (and I may be off the mark on this) is that Yasmin may prevent ovulation; however it may not do this reliably each month.

It works also by thickening the mucus around the cervix and preventing sperm from entering the uterus. The lining of the uterus is also affected in a way that prevents fertilized eggs from implanting into the wall of the uterus.

But that is my understanding .......... not sure if it answers your question though.

Hi there-
Just a dumb question on the YAZ tablet... I am on my second pack (first time using BCP Pills)

Am I supposed to get my period strictly on the white tablets? because I got it last month on the 4th last active tablet? Does the Yaz stop you from ovulating? I missed one tablet and then just continued with the next days tablet, this was two weeks after my period? Google says one can fall pregnant like this? (not really something I am worried about..) but could this happen? falling pregnant with missing one tablet even though you carry on taking the next days?

Also, is it normal to not get your af on the day the inactive tablets start? because I am 14 tablets away from the inactive tablets, but breasts are tender (my usual pms symptoms) and I just feel like af will start any day?