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Re: Yasmin Questions
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 10:35:11 -0600 (CST)
What is Yasmin and What is it actually prescribed for?
Thank you
At Wed, 19 Dec 2001, anonymous wrote:
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>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....
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>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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