WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: Weight Gain on Estrostep

Re: Weight Gain on Estrostep - Switch to Yasmine?????

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 1 Sep 2002 20:45:31 -0500 (CDT)

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Norinyl is still available. As far as Yasmin vs. Estrostep, the answer is as variable as the women who try these medications, some better on one, some on the other.

Dr. M

At Sun, 1 Sep 2002, Nancy wrote: >
>My daughter (age 18) has been on Estrostep for about 9 months. She has
>gained at least 10 lbs. Also her face is breaking out. She has an
>appointment with the dermatologist this week. I thought one of the
>benefits of Estrostep was a better completion. I've been reading a lot
>about the newer BCP, Yasmine, and I was wondering if that would help
>with the weight gain/bad completion. From what I've read, that's one
>pill that doesn't seem to cause weight gain. She's very concerned about
>the weight gain, since she was a little chunky before even starting the
>pill. She just says she's hungry all the time. Would anyone advise her
>calling the gynocologist about switching from Estrostep to Yasmine?
>Thanks for any input!
>
>P.S. Years ago I was on Norinyl 1/50 and didn't gain weight or
>breakout. Does anyone know if that pill is still available and if that
>might be a good choice for my daughter or if Yasmine would be better?
>
>--
>Nancy
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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