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Re: [Birth Control] Alesse vs. Yasmin which is better?
From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 20:19:20 -0600 (CST)
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At Fri, 25 Jan 2002, christy wrote: >
>I'm about to start the pill, and I'm trying to decide between two. I'm
>terrified about gaining weight, I'm an avid athlete....About 4 years
>ago, I tried Ortho-Cept and I gained about 10 pounds. Thus, Yasmin
>sounds great, but then I realized that it has 30 mcg of the estrogen
>hormone which is the same amount as Ortho-Cept, thus my fear I'll gain
>weight again. So, I'm considering Alesse because it has only 20 mcg of
>estrogen. Which do you recommend? I'm thinking maybe the new diruretic
>progestin in Yasmin will counter the higher mcg intake. Both Alesse and
>Yasmin sound great, but I would love any advice or to hear others'
>experiences with Alesse or Yasmin. I would also prefer a pill that
>doesn't kill my libido! Thanks!
Many women fell that they have less bloating with Yasmin
-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CAauthor of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"
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