Yasmin and Wheezing - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Wheezing is reported as a side effect among people who take Yasmin (drospirenone; ethinyl estradiol), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Yaz, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Wheezing when taking Yasmin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 47,831 people who have side effects when taking Yasmin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Yasmin?

Yasmin has active ingredients of drospirenone; ethinyl estradiol. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 48,854 Yasmin users. Check the latest studies of Yasmin.

What is Wheezing?

Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath) is found to be associated with 1,885 drugs and 2,195 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Wheezing.



On Jan, 29, 2026

47,831 people reported to have side effects when taking Yasmin.
Among them, 32 people (0.07%) have Wheezing.

Could Yasmin cause Wheezing?

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Yasmin when they have Wheezing? *

  • < 1 month: 4.35 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 8.7 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 21.74 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 17.39 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 13.04 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 34.78 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Wheezing when taking Yasmin? *

  • female: 96.77 %
  • male: 3.23 %

What is the age of people who have Wheezing when taking Yasmin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 18.75 %
  • 30-39: 40.62 %
  • 40-49: 28.12 %
  • 50-59: 3.12 %
  • 60+: 9.38 %

What are other drugs people take besides Yasmin? *

  1. Yaz: 9 people, 28.12%
  2. Singulair: 7 people, 21.88%
  3. Prozac: 7 people, 21.88%
  4. Vicodin: 6 people, 18.75%
  5. Zithromax: 5 people, 15.62%
  6. Motrin: 5 people, 15.62%
  7. Zoloft: 5 people, 15.62%
  8. Prednisone: 4 people, 12.50%
  9. Fluconazole: 4 people, 12.50%
  10. Proventil: 4 people, 12.50%

What are other side effects people have besides Wheezing? *

  1. Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 23 people, 71.88%
  2. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 21 people, 65.62%
  3. Chest Pain: 12 people, 37.50%
  4. Cough: 12 people, 37.50%
  5. Pain: 10 people, 31.25%
  6. Injury: 7 people, 21.88%
  7. Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 18.75%
  8. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 5 people, 15.62%
  9. Bronchial Hyperreactivity: 5 people, 15.62%
  10. Fever: 5 people, 15.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Asthma: 9 people, 28.12%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 18.75%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 12.50%
  4. Depression: 4 people, 12.50%
  5. Migraine (headache): 4 people, 12.50%
  6. Chest Pain: 4 people, 12.50%
  7. Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 3 people, 9.38%
  8. Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 9.38%
  9. Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 9.38%
  10. Abdominal Discomfort: 2 people, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Yasmin:

Wheezing treatments and more:

How severe was Wheezing and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of drospirenone; ethinyl estradiol:

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on drospirenone; ethinyl estradiol (the active ingredients of Yasmin) and Yasmin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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