Re: Yasmin Questions
From: Genny (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Dec 2001 22:14:06 -0600
Hi-
Glad I could help. I wouldn't be too concerned with some spotting,
especially if this is the first time you have taken any kind of BCP. It can
take up to a month or so for your body to adjust to the medication.
Like I said, I have been happy on this one. I have been on the pill for
years, starting at age 19. I went off for a couple of years at 34 and have
been back on now for almost a year. So I have been taking the pill for over
fifteen years total. I have been the happiest with Yasmin. Some of the
other types of pills I took years ago seemed to give me bad mood swings and
migraines.
I was told by my doctor that Yasmin also has the advantage of being a
testosterone blocker because it binds differently than Alesse and other
pills. If true, this is definitely good news for most of the women with
PCOS who want to take the pill.
I can't tell you for sure if the Yasmin would eliminate mood swings, but if
it can help your testosterone levels and keep you from having bad cramps and
excessive bleeding, I would think it couldn't help but improve anyone's
moods. I know I'm not cranky during that time of the month if I feel good.
Good luck!
Genny
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>Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:48:18 -0600 (CST)
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>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (anonymous)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: Yasmin Questions
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
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>Genny, thank you for answering a few of my questions... I've taken it
>now for a week, and so far, so good! It just seems that my period isn't
>stopping.... but it's not heavy, like you need to wear anything for it,
>just see it on the tissue. Is that to be expected??? This is my first
>time ever on a bcp so I have NO IDEA what to expect at all from one!
>
>And, if a side effect of it for me is WEIGHT LOSS, well then I say
>"Glory to God" because I could use to shed a few pounds, that's for
>sure!!!
>
>I have been having SEVERE mood swings - while taking nothing other than
>met. To the point that i couldn't even stand to be around myself. I
>mean, people would just be talking to me, or asking me to do something
>and i'd be bristling like a porcupine and just about biting their head
>off to get them out of my office cube. And, the months that i'm not
>like that, well i seem to get a slight/moderate depression. Neither of
>those are me! I am the "bright sunshine, bubbly, bouncey,
>happy-go-lucky, eternal optimist" of the office... now you may be able
>to picture my horror at becoming "ms. hyde" for a week or so. Will
>Yasmin help to level this out?
>
>Thanks for your info and help.
>
>At Fri, 21 Dec 2001, Genny wrote:
> >
> >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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