Re: Good Result with Yasmin
From: carol (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Jan 2002 22:12:18 -0600 (CST)
Hi Melanie,
I'm definitely not over the top, and believe me, I know that depressed,
weepy, angry feeling one can easily get from time to time, especially
when hormones are the culprits. I've been on Ortho Novum and Ortho
Tri-Cylcen, and now on Yasmin. All BCPs heighten my sensitivity, but
then so does pms and pregnancy and menopause for many. It's all
relative I guess. When you're emotional and bloated, it's all downhill
from there. At least with Yasmin, you are actually less heavy with no
bloating, so you never feel as "full and weighed down by emotions." Get
what I mean? When I look at an emotionally charged moment logically, I
can say, "this is not me reacting, this is my hormones," and I can let
it go for what it's worth because I'm not carrying it around with all
that extra weight to boot. I might even be in a better mood, even
though I feel more sensitive to comments and other social irritants.
Does that make any sense? I feel good about being in touch with my
feelings and being able to distinguish what is me and what is medical
because I'm not preoccupied with the painful cystic acne that used to
cover my chin and forhead. I really do. Funny thing about the sex
drive though. It's definitely not gone, but I haven't been terribly
preoccupied with "gettin' any" lately. I don't know if this is because
of the BCPs or being pulled in too many directions lately. I'm going to
keep taking Yasmin for as long as my body and my insurance company and
my doctor will let me. If I don't feel frisky within the next two
weeks, I'll let you know--LOL. Hey, I am not losing my hair, my skin is
almost clear, and I don't have a mustache. If you're not trying to get
pregnant, and you're struggling with PCOS symptoms, Yasmin may be a
Godsend for you. I sure hope so :) C
At Tue, 29 Jan 2002, Melanie wrote:
>
>I have an appt w/ my endo next week and I have been trying to figure out
>what to do. I've though about trying Yasmin, but I'm totally scared b/c
>most BCPs make me INSANE (crying, moddy, hate everything). Did you feel
>like that w/ other BCPs. Are you really sensitive now or just a little?
>Also, this is a personal question, but has it affected your sex drive.
>Most BCPs demolish mine and, of course, I'd rather that not happen!!!
>
>Any more info is really appreciated! Thanks for sharing your story!
>
>M.
>
>At Mon, 28 Jan 2002, carol wrote:
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>Just wanted to add my 2 pennies about Yasmin because I'm so grateful
>>others here had done the same when I had questions and concerns. Many
>>people have posted that Yasmin was horrible for them, but I'm so glad I
>>tried it for myself.
>>
>>I've only been on it for three weeks, and already I have amazing
>>reduction in acne (skin is free of all cystic symptoms and nearly clear
>>of black/white heads) and even better reduction of hairloss. I have
>>tons of fine, curly/wavy hair that used to come out in clumps every time
>>I tried to comb conditioner through in the shower. Even after the
>>tangles were out, it would just keep coming out as long as I kept
>>pulling the comb through. After Yasmin, only the normal shedding was
>>there, and I could actually run the comb through after detangling with
>>no additional hair showing up in the comb.
>>
>>Plus, I've lost about six pounds of water weight:)Okay, the first week I
>>found myself stumbling into the bathroom in the middle of the night
>>against my will, but I don't have that problem anymore, well not at
>>night. I do need to make frequent trips to potty. Letting go of excess
>>water is worth the extra trips.
>>
>>I do get a mild headache just after taking it, but that's because I take
>>it in the morning instead of at night as suggested because I'm afraid
>>I'll forget to take it if I'm preoccupied or sleepy. The headache is
>>shortlived, about 1/2 hour then just goes away on its own after eating
>>breakfast.
>>
>>I might be more sensitive right now, but knowing that it is BCP related
>>helps me to keep things in perspective. I think of it as medical
>>moodiness instead of emotional drama.
>>
>>Lastly, I got my chin and lip waxed a week ago, and only one little hair
>>has dared to peak out on my chin since then. If it's this good now, I
>>can't wait to see what will happen after a few months of treatment with
>>Yasmin.
>>
>>Knocking on wood. Hope this helps someone out there.
>
>--
>Melanie
>
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