Yasmin Birth Control

[Debu]

Does anyone take this brand of BC? I've been reading a little about it since my gyno said it doesn't casue the weight gain/bloating and helps to clear skin. They describe it as being a different type of BC but I don't understand that medical mumbo jumbo. Here's a link, I would love to hear some opinions before I decide to take it!

http://www.yasmin-us.com/YasminConsumerBrochure.pdf

 

[Mr.X]

I never took it personally , but my x-wife really loved the product.

Mr.X

 

[velvett]

I had been on Demulen for several years and switched to Alesse for a few months which was - THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE - (I'm still recovering).

However - I did start Yasmin after a month of dropping the pill cold turkey for a full cycle. This was against the advice of my doctor but I did it anyway and I still feel a month off from hormones was a blessing.

So - back to you.

I am very happy with Yasmin and through my own research I have found that the progestin properties of this pill work very well for me. Unfortunately the only way for you to know if it will work for you is after you try it.

 

[Debu]

THnaks guys! It's so hard to lose weight to begin with I don't want to make things any harder by taking this. THat would be an absolute NIGHTMARE!

 

[thebabydoc]

I just finished a CME (continuing medical education) on the topic of OCP's/progestins. It was sponsored by Ortho (one of the competetors to Yasmin).

They tried to bash Yasmin on a bunch of different fronts but all their studies and comments were bogus (that's what reading and publishing research for 10 years will do for you).

Bottom line was that over the long haul (1+ years) weight gain tends to be neutral/slight, like all OCP's and the initial loss/neutrality probably has to do with the diuretic effect of the progesterone component, which is equivalent to spironolactone, 25mg. It is also an anti-androgen and as such will help control unwanted hair growth from conditions with excess androgens, (like PCOD), so it is my preferred pill for PCOD patients.

Like all pills and hormones, side effects will vary and there is NO WAY TO PREDICT if you will have uncomfortable SE's. I would definitely recomment you try it.

 

[Debu]

thanks Babydoc. I might "weight" until winter instead of trying it now in the mist of summer!

 

[lucidblue]

I just started taking Yasmin 3 months ago... I haven't noticed a decrease in bloating. I don't think the pill has ever made me gain weight like it does for some people. Also, the pill that really helps with breakouts is Ortho Tricyclen. I was on that previously and have noticed more breakouts since I stopped taking it.