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Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone , sold under the brand name Yasmin among others, is a combination of ethinylestradiol , an estrogen, and drospirenone , a progestin, antimineralocorticoid, and antiandrogen, which is used as a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy in women. It is also indicated for the treatment of moderate acne, premenstrual syndrome , premenstrual dysphoric disorder , and dysmenorrhea in women. The medication is taken by mouth and contains 30 μg EE and 3 mg DRSP per tablet or 20 μg EE and 3 mg DRSP per tablet. A formulation with levomefolic acid has also been marketed , with similar indications. EE/DRSP is marketed widely throughout the world.
In 2019, it was the 148th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 4 million prescriptions.