WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: [Birth Control] Yasmin birth control pill

Re: [Birth Control] Yasmin birth control pill

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sat, 1 Feb 2003 13:17:51 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 25 Mar 2002, Lori wrote: >
>I think I have been on every birth control there is- it is getting to
>the point where I am ready to give up. Most of my symptons are related
>to high level of androgen (sp?) - breast tenderness, acne, bloating, but
>then I also have the estrogen side effects night sweats, spotting, etc.
>I just went off Zovia which was awful and moved back to Aviane (generic
>for Alesse) because the only side effect I can remember from that one is
>night sweats which I guess, is the one I can deal with the most. My new
>OBGYN recommended Yasmin but the more I read about the side effects the
>more I freak out - acne, heart palpultations, hair loss????? does anyone
>have any thoughts on the side effects for Yasmin?
>
>thanks!
>
>At Mon, 21 Jan 2002, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
>>
>>At Sun, 20 Jan 2002, wrote:
>>>
>>>My gynocologist gave me a new birth control pill called Yasmin, because
>>>I told him I didn't want weight gain. I did some research online about
>>>it and most women reported that there was no weight gain, but a side
>>>effect they did experience was horrible acne. I haven't started Yasmin
>>>yet, but now I'm worried because of the risk of bad acne. Does this
>>>happen in all Yasmin users? Also, I read that Yasmin tends to raise the
>>>level of potassium in the body, which can lead to heart or kidney
>>>problems. How great is that risk? I have no health problems, but is the
>>>raised potassium level something I should be concerned about?
>>Zoe
>>
>>No one can tell how the pill will work until they try it. Actually,
>>yasmin lowers is related to potassium sparing in the kidneys and should
>>not affect a healthy person.
>>
>>--
>>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>>Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
>>Pregnancy and Birth Section
>>Private Practice
>>New Orleans, La.
>>
>>*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
>>
>>*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>>of a physician-patient relationship.
>>

Lori, I just wanted to let you know, I have also been through a few oc's and have started on Yasmine. I have not had any problems with bloating, or anything-it's been wonderful. Actually, my obgyn told me Yasmin was supposed to take care of all those pms problems becuase of the lower dose of estrogen. My breakouts have pretty much gone away completely-it's wonderful. However, I don't understand why, but on this birth control, I feel very low at random times. I am a very happy person, and do not feel like myself at all. Hopefully this will not happen to you, and you will benefit from everything else and have no side affects. Good Luck! Kristin

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