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Medicines drospirenone + ethinylestradiolQuestion & answer

drospirenone + ethinylestradiol · Medicine question

Is Yasmin indicated for use during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

No, Yasmin is not indicated during pregnancy and should be stopped immediately if pregnancy occurs during use.

Sources for this answer

Yasmin film-coated tablets 0.03mg/3mgBayer plc · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 30Document updated 25 January 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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