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The package price includes medication and physician consultation but does not include shipping costs.
Your credit card will have two (2) charges - one from Virtual Medical Group and one from Medical Web.
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| 28 Yasmin Pills (1 month) |
$95.00
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| 84 Yasmin Pills (3 months) |
$255.00
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| 168 Yasmin Pills (6 months) |
$475.00
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*The package price includes medication and physician consultation.
Each Prescription Request
Reviewed by a Board Certified Physician
| GENERAL MEDICATION INFORMATION |
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All birth control pills contain synthetic hormones that imitate
the hormones a woman naturally produces. Today, there are over
40 brands of birth control pills that are variations of each
other because they all contain the same kind of hormones. YASMIN
is different. It contains a different kind of progestin (hormone)
which may work with your body chemistry by affecting the excess
sodium and water in your body while also maintaining, and in
some cases increasing, your potassium. That’s the difference
a little chemistry can make, which means YASMIN could be a pill
you’ll end up feeling good about.
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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What are birth control pills?
Also referred to as oral contraceptives (OCs) or simply “the
Pill,” birth control pills are prescription medications
that contain hormones similar to the ones a woman’s body
makes naturally. These hormones are called estrogens and progestins.
Ethinyl estradiol is the name of the estrogen in most of today’s
birth control pills, but there are many different progestins
available, depending on the brand of pill you take.
How does the Pill work?
Essentially, the Pill tricks the body into “thinking” it
is pregnant. It does this by preventing the body from releasing
eggs. In case the body releases an egg, the Pill makes it difficult
for sperm to travel toward the egg and fertilize it.
How effective is the Pill in preventing pregnancy?
With perfect use, meaning that the Pill is taken at the same
time every day, exactly as directed, the Pill is more than 99%
effective. With typical use, meaning that the Pill is not always
taken exactly as directed, the Pill is more than 95% effective.
When pregnancy does occur while on the Pill, it’s usually
because the Pill was not taken as prescribed.
Certain things can temporarily change the effectiveness of the
Pill. For example, being on antibiotics, St. John’s Wort,
or certain seizure medications can reduce the Pill’s effectiveness.
Vomiting and diarrhea can also negatively affect pregnancy protection
with the Pill. If you require any of these medications or have
experienced any of these physical symptoms, it is essential that
you immediately speak with your healthcare professional. You
should also and use a backup method of birth control, such as
condoms or spermicide.
How long do I have to be on the Pill before it takes effect?
This depends on the day you start taking your pills. Day 1 Starters
should be protected after the first day they take the Pill. Sunday
Starters need to be on the Pill for one week before pregnancy
protection takes full effect. Sunday Starters should use a backup
method of birth control (such as condoms or spermicides) for
the first week that they are on the Pill. Please see prescribing
information for more detail.
Is there a chance that I can get pregnant while on the Pill?
If you take the Pill as instructed, your chance of becoming
pregnant is less than one in 100. About five out of 100 women
using the Pill become pregnant, but most of these pregnancies
occur in women who do not correctly follow the instructions given
in their pill packs.
Does the Pill protect me against HIV infection (AIDS) and other
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
No. Birth control pills are only indicated for the prevention
of pregnancy. They provide absolutely no protection against sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections. Condoms with spermicide
can provide some protection from STDs.
For more information, please visit www.yasmin.com
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