Can Yasmin regulate menstruation?
Disease description:
Doctor, my menstruation has been particularly irregular lately; my cycle sometimes comes earlier and sometimes later, and the flow varies from heavy to light. I also often experience abdominal pain. A friend of mine mentioned that Yasmin can help regulate menstruation, and I'm a bit tempted, but I don't dare to take it casually. I am 28 years old this year and haven't had children yet. I would like to know whether Yasmin can truly help regulate menstruation, and whether it might cause any side effects.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
Yasmin refers to Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets. This oral contraceptive primarily consists of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and is commonly used to regulate menstruation.
A normal menstrual cycle depends on the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. When this regulatory mechanism becomes disrupted, menstrual disorders may occur. The estrogen and progestin contained in Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets can mimic the body's natural hormonal cycle, inhibit ovulation, regulate the growth and shedding of the endometrium, thereby adjusting the menstrual cycle, reducing menstrual flow, and alleviating dysmenorrhea symptoms.
However, there are various causes of menstrual disorders, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, thyroid dysfunction, and other conditions, as well as factors like excessive mental stress, extreme dieting, and environmental changes. Not all cases are suitable for regulation with Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets.
If you intend to use Yasmin to regulate your menstruation, it is recommended to first visit a gynecology department at a hospital for tests such as a six-hormone panel and gynecological ultrasound to determine the specific cause of the menstrual disorder.
