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Re: Yasmin - thank you allison
From: alexandra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 May 2003 11:03:43 -0500 (CDT)
very helpful, thank you allison!
At Wed, 28 May 2003, Allison wrote:
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>Hi Alexandra,
>
>I'm taking Yasmin, too, and I've noticed this effect. The progestin it
>contains is a derivative of spironolactone (an anti-androgen with a mild
>diuretic effect) and many who use it experience this. Drinking plenty
>of water, using a good moisturizer, and a healing lip medication
>(Vaseline Medicated Lip Therapy is the best I've run across, and I've
>tried many) can help ease this.
>
>I've read that the dose in Yasmin is equivalent to about 25 mg of spiro.
>
>I hope this has been helpful!
>
>--
>Allison
>
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