BC pill like Yasmin??

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Registered: 04-01-2004
BC pill like Yasmin??
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Fri, 09-17-2004 - 5:27pm
I've been taking Yasmin for almost a year. I love it, but my insurance has never covered it. I didn't mind at first, but now I do. What other BC pills are there that are like Yasmin?? I really don't want to change and I don't know if I will, but I'm just looking into other options. Thanks!

Jessica

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 09-17-2004 - 10:04pm
Hi gattnd, welcome!

Hon., I'm sorry to have to tell you that at the moment Yasmin is unique. It has a different progestin than any other pill so if you switch pills it could be a big change. Do you have a medical savings account where you work where you can have money withheld from your salary to pay for medical costs with before tax dollars? That would be a way to reduce your costs or see if your local Planned Parenthood clinic dispenses Yasmin. You might qualify for a discounted price through PP's means tested cost schedule. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 09-19-2004 - 5:39pm
Thank you Jill. I'll probably just stick with Yasmin for now. I've had no problems with it, it's great. I don't think we have a medical savings plan at work but thank you for the advice. I'll look into it.

Jess