function write_index(type) { if (type == 1) { document.write('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 out there that are variations of each other because they all contain the same kinds of hormones. Only Yasmin contains a different kind of hormone, which makes it a different kind of pill. It\'s the only pill with "drsp."

Yasmin may increase potassium, therefore women with kidney, liver, or adrenal disease should not take Yasmin. Tell your doctor if you are on daily long-term treatment for a chronic condition such as cardiovascular disease or chronic inflammatory disease. Women who take certain drugs every day (see safety information) should have their potassium level checked in the first month of taking Yasmin.'); } else if (type == 2) { document.write('Like other combination birth control pills, Yasmin is more than 99% effective. This is the highest level of pregnancy protection a birth control method can offer. Only abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.

The Pill has a long and trusted history. It has been available in the US since 1960, and there have been several improvements since then. For one, the estrogen dose used to be about five times as high as it is in most pills today. The lower amount of estrogen found in today\'s birth control pills maintains the effectiveness of the Pill but helps reduce potential side effects.

As science advances, effective medications have been developed in smaller doses, with fewer side effects. This is similar in principle to technological advances that you\'re probably familiar with: for example, computers have gotten smaller, yet much more efficient, over the years. The science of birth control pills is no different: estrogen doses are getting smaller, and a new progestin that is different from all other progestins is now available in Yasmin.'); } else if (type == 3) { document.write('Yasmin is a combination pill, the type of birth control pill most commonly prescribed by healthcare professionals. Combination pills contain two types of hormones: an estrogen and a progestin. Combination pills work in two ways:\ \ The estrogen part of the Pill is what makes your body "think" it is pregnant so that it doesn\'t release eggs. The progestin part of the Pill is what changes the cervical mucus to slow down the movement of sperm. This serves as a backup to prevent pregnancy even if an egg is released.'); } else if (type == 4) { document.write('Birth control pills, or oral contraceptives (OCs), are commonly referred to as "the Pill." Among reversible birth control methods, the Pill is considered one of the most effective. A woman naturally produces two different hormones that regulate her ovulation and menstruation: estrogen and progesterone. Birth control pills contain synthetic hormones that are similar to these naturally occurring hormones. Combination pills contain an estrogen and a progestin and work in two ways:\ \ Today\'s combination pills

\ The most recently developed combination birth control pills are referred to as "low dose," meaning that they have 0.035 mg of estrogen or less. Through the years, research has shown that the higher amounts of this hormone used in older birth control pills are not necessary to prevent pregnancy. As a result, the doses have gotten lower, but contraceptive effectiveness has stayed the same. With "perfect use," meaning that the pills are taken exactly as directed, low-dose combination pills are more than 99% effective. This means that fewer than one out of 100 women will become pregnant when they take the combination pill in a way that is consistent and correct. It is important to remember, though, that the Pill does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV and AIDS. Only condoms provide some protection against STDs, although there is a risk even with condom use.

\ Since most low-dose combination pills have the same estrogen, called ethinyl estradiol, the main difference from one brand to another is the progestin.

\ Benefits of the Pill

\ Taking combination pills can result in many health benefits beyond protection against pregnancy*:\ \ *These noncontraceptive health benefits related to the use of combination birth control pills are supported by studies that mostly used oral contraceptive formulations containing high doses of estrogen. However, the same benefits are believed to be associated with birth control pills containing low doses of estrogen.

\ General Safety Information

\ Birth control pills have been available in the US since 1960. Since then, they have been tested and improved time and again. Today\'s birth control pills are safer than the original pill of the \'60s because they contain much lower hormone doses. However, there are cautions one should take even with today\'s advances in the Pill.

\ You should not take the Pill if you:\ \ Women who use the Pill should not smoke

\ Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels as a result of using a birth control pill. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes a day) and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age.

\ Birth control pills and other medications

\ Your healthcare provider should be made aware of any medication you are using, especially if it has been prescribed by a different healthcare professional (for example, your allergist or dermatologist).

\ The Pill can cause side effects

\ Not all women experience them, and most of these symptoms disappear within the first few months of use, as the body adjusts to the Pill. Some of these include:\ \ Symptoms that persist should be brought to the attention of your healthcare professional.'); } else if (type == 5) { document.write(''); } else if (type == 6) { document.write('What makes YASMIN® different from other birth control pills?

\ It contains a different type of progestin, which may increase potassium. For healthy women this is not a problem.

\ How can you be sure YASMIN is safe for you?

\ Consult your doctor. You should not take YASMIN if you have kidney, liver or adrenal disease because this could cause serious heart and health problems.

\ What drugs could interfere with YASMIN?

\ Potassium-increasing drugs. Tell your doctor if you are on daily, long-term treatment for a chronic condition with any of the following: NSAIDs-ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®), naproxen (Naprosyn®, Aleve®, and others) when taken long-term and daily for arthritis or other diseases or conditions, Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone and others), Potassium supplementation, ACE inhibitors (Capoten®, Vasotec®, Zestril®, and others), Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists (Cozaar®, Diovan®, Avapro®, and others), and Heparin. Women who take any of the preceding drugs every day should have their potassium level checked in the first month of taking YASMIN.

\ What are the risks involved with taking any oral contraceptive (OCs)?

\ OCs can be associated with increased risks of several serious side effects, and do not protect against HIV infection or other STDs. Women, particularly those 35 and over, are strongly advised not to smoke due to the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects. See patient package insert for more information.'); } }