WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: Just started Yasmin

Re: Just started Yasmin - Don't Feel So Good!

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 06:53:00 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 13 Feb 2003, Lotti wrote: >
>Hi, I am 27 years old and have never been pregnant. My period comes
>about every 24 days and my skin is not doing as well as it should be. My
>doctor suggested going on the pill. At first i was very reluctant
>because i've never experienced a pill without major weight gain (which i
>am very concerned about). A few of my friends take Yasmin and seem to
>do quite well on it so I thought I'd give it a shot. I started Yasmin
>exactly one week ago and don't feel well AT ALL. I feel extremely edgy,
>anxious and irritable. Also I am very very bloated. I feel like I've
>gained major weight this week. My breasts are bigger but not painful. I
>work out every day so I don't believe i should be feeling as gross as i
>do. Should i get off this pill? IF i am already having side effects
>does that mean this pill is not for me? If i was to stop taking it when
>would i do so? I thought i was supposed to lose weight with this pill -
>not gain! Ahh! thanks for any help....

Too early to evaluate, wait a couple of cycles.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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