Is it safe to continue on a Yasmin cycle after taking morning-after pills?

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It is best to take your morning-after pills (emergency contraception) as prescribed and then to wait for your menses to arrive before you start taking oral Yasmin contraction.

In this way, it avoids any unnecessary confusion as you know that the emergency contraception has worked as your menses has arrived.

Taking Yasmin on day 1 of your menses will then give you immediate contraceptive protection and will regulate your upcoming menses.

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