Should I start on Yasmin?
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Should I start on Yasmin?
| Thu, 04-22-2004 - 1:42pm |
For almost 8 years my husband and I have used condoms and not once have we had an unintentional pregnancy; yet I asked my gyn to go on the pill because I started having irregular cycles. She suggested Yasmin. I have heard mixed reviews on it. I am a bit leary concerning the increase in potassium (does that mean no bananas, gatorade, etc?). About 6 years ago I was on Ortho-tricyclen for 6 months (cysts) and felt WONDERFUL. Any advice? HELP!!!

I'm wondering if you had such a good experience with OTC why you wouldn't go back to that? Our bodies do change in what they need though.
I am taking Yasmin and I love it! Can't say enough good things about it, but remember the progestin in it is different than it is in OTC.
Good luck!
Yasmin has the equivalent of 25 mg of spironolactone. I am on 100 mg of spiro, and even at that level I only have to have a blood test every 4 months. If you are concerned, I'm sure your doctor would be willing to test you every once in a while.