how do you like yasmin?

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Registered: 05-03-2004
how do you like yasmin?
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Mon, 05-03-2004 - 10:44pm
Hi. My doctor recommended I start on Yasmin. I have tried the pill twice before and either gained weight or continuously bled due to too much or too little hormones. Needless to say I am very weary about starting another pill. Honestly, the weight gain is my biggest concern. My doctor said that Yasmin is different than other pills and many women who would normally gain weight, don't. I am curious if anyone out there is currently taking Yasmin and what you think about it. Do you like it? Have you gained weight? PLEASE let me know your opinions on it.

Thanks!


Edited 5/3/2004 11:00 pm ET ET by jaimea2004
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Registered: 01-04-2004
Tue, 05-04-2004 - 7:45am
Yasmin is great! I haven't had btb and no weight gain. I too, have tried many other pills and this one is finally a match! I'd say give it a try :)
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Registered: 02-21-2002
Tue, 05-04-2004 - 12:54pm
I take Yasmin. I was on orth-tri cyclen for years before this and had break through bleeding and bad breakouts, and felt heavier and bloated all the time. But since taking Yasmin my face has cleared up, no break through bleeding, and I also have lost 7lbs, without changing my diet. But let me tell you when I first started Yasmin my first week was very tough. I was pretty sick, I was nauseated over any food, but the doctor, and pharmacist say that this is normal and it does pass so don't quit the pill. I didn't and it does pass, but the first week my stomach was touchy. But other than that once your over that hump. I think it's the best pill I know I've ever tried. If you try it best of luck!!
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Registered: 04-19-2003
Tue, 05-04-2004 - 3:49pm
i took yasmin for about 3 months and hated every minute of it. i was so sick the whole time i even messed work because of it. but i haven't heard of this happening to anyone else so i guess it was just me.... good luck
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Registered: 05-03-2004
Tue, 05-04-2004 - 10:59pm
thank you so much for your input. i really appreciate all the real life info i can get.

jaime