Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone

Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone (EE/DRSP), sold under the brand name Yasmin among others, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE), an estrogen, and drospirenone (DRSP), a progestin, antimineralocorticoid, and antiandrogen, which is used as a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy in women.[4][5][6][7][8] It is also indicated for the treatment of moderate acne, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in women.[5] The medication is taken by mouth and contains 30 μg EE and 3 mg DRSP per tablet (brand names Yasmin, others) or 20 μg EE and 3 mg DRSP per tablet (brand names Yaz, Yasminelle, Nikki, others).[6][7] A formulation with levomefolic acid (vitamin B9) has also been marketed (brand names Beyaz, Safyral, others), with similar indications.[9][10] EE/DRSP is marketed widely throughout the world.[11]

In 2023, it was the 154th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3million prescriptions.[12][13]

See also

• Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone/levomefolic acid
• Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone/prasterone
• Estradiol/drospirenone
• List of combined sex-hormonal preparations § Estrogens and progestogens