1st week off bcp's...have a ?...

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Registered: 07-14-2004
1st week off bcp's...have a ?...
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Tue, 08-31-2004 - 5:46pm
This is my first week off Yasmin. Sorry if TMI but I have been urinating ALOT the past few days. Like every 20 mins or so. I drink alot of water & tea but no more lately than usual. Could this be my body ridding itself of extra water possibly caused by the pill? Would it be happening this soon off the pill or is it just coincidence (sp.)? Or could it be the mirena? Thanks for any input! B
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 6:17pm
Hi mom2doxies, welcome back!

Is this your first or second hormone free week? If you finished all 21 active pills of you Yasmin pack and this would ordinarily be your hormone free week, then your body doesn't yet realize that you aren't going to start them again. The progestin in Yasmin is supposed to have a diuretic effect and more frequent urination is common while on the pill. The progestin from a recently inserted Mirena could be reacting with the remaining Yasmin hormones to cause your symptoms. You might want to ask your doctor and see what s/he says. Keep us posted on how you're doing and how you like your Mirena, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 07-14-2004
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 8:00pm
This is my 2nd week, last week was placebo's. I will keep you posted. So far I love it. No cramping since insertion & really no spotting at all. If the frequent urinating continues I will call the doc & see what they say! Thanks! B