PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for December, 2001: Re: Yasmin Questions

Re: Yasmin Questions

From: Genny (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 11:50:01 -0600

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Hi-

I have been on Yasmin since August. I was on Alesse before but had a lot of problems with breakthrough bleeding and acne. The acne is much better on the Yasmin and no breakthrough bleeding. I have also not gained any weight. My doctor says that most of her patients on Yasmin actually lost weight.

My hair growth seems to have slowed down too. However, I haven't noticed any increased scalp hair growth. I am now taking Saw Palmetto and using Rogaine, which seems to be helping.

Overall, I am much happier on the Yasmin. I think the Alesse was causing mood swings, which I haven't noticed with the Yasmin. Hard to tell now, since I was dealing with nasty people and situations while on Alesse ;)

Hope this helps. Feel free to write to me if you have any questions at all.

Genny

>Well, my RE prescribed Yasmin a month or so ago, and I finally began
>taking it just a few days ago. What has been anyone's experience with
>it? My cousin is taking it, as she has PCOS too (ironically, I'm the one
>who told her what the problem was! Not the doctor she had seen, and who
>removed several large cysts from her overies as a teenager!) She's not
>liking it very well, as she mentioned that her breasts are really sore
>and she's been extremely nauseaus. Not something that I want....
>
>I am a little concerned about the possible weight gain/blood
>pressure/insulin consequenses that can happen. Although the RE said
>that those side effects are possible with ANY bcp. Has anyone been on
>it for an extended period already, and had success in reduced hair
>growth? That's my main desire, as I am having regular periods (since
>starting the glucophage).
>
>Any info that you could give would be greatly appreciated!
>
>Thanks!

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