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Re: Yasmin Questions
From: Tammy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:50:52 -0600 (CST)
Yasmin is a birth control pill (bcp) that was recently apporved by the
FDA for use here in the States. It is suppose to be one of the better
bcp's for PCOS.
At Mon, 24 Dec 2001, anonymous wrote:
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>What is Yasmin and What is it actually prescribed for?
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>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).
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>>Any info that you could give would be greatly appreciated!
>>
>>Thanks!
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Tammy
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