Switching BC from Estro-Step to Yasmin

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Registered: 11-03-2006
Switching BC from Estro-Step to Yasmin
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Sat, 12-02-2006 - 8:50pm
I was on Estro-Step for 3 months. I went on it for my skin. After, 3 months I noticed no difference in my skin and it was around $52.00 a pack. I went back to my doctor and she switch me to Yasmin. I am starting it tomorrow. It was $44.00 a pack. Not much better of a price but I am going to try it anyway. What side effects should I expect from starting a NEW birth contorl? With Estro-Step the only side effects I had were irregular bleeding all 3 months and sore breast. I never had mood swings or weight gain. I am hoping not to have any bad effects from Yasmin.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 12-03-2006 - 12:42pm

Hi

      Jill

    

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Registered: 11-03-2006
Sun, 12-03-2006 - 4:17pm
Thanks for replying, cl-dancer31. Can you tell me the difference in the progestin used in Yasmin than in Estro-Step. I went on both websites but they just confuse me! What do u think will be the most common side effect I might have? Thanks! :)
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 12-03-2006 - 6:15pm

Hi again babiblue23,


      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 12-03-2006 - 7:36pm

The biggest difference in the progestins in Estrostep and Yasmin is what they're derived from.


All of the progestins used in birth control pills EXCEPT drospirenone are derived from testosterone.

Judie Cl for Birth Control