Posted by Chloe on November 10, 2001, at 10:34:45
In reply to Re: PMDD/Yasmin » Chloe, posted by Kaysey on November 9, 2001, at 23:19:04
> Other than fatigue, have you experienced any of the other potential negatives of ocps? --acne, hirsutism, alopecia (isn't that wild--I would lose hair on my head, yet grow blonde 'fuzz' on my face)--all the androgen effects.
> OCPs have always caused a great deal of fluid retention for me too--I was very interested in not having to deal with that.
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> Let me know of any other note-worthy experiences that you have had. I am anxious to see how this works.
Kaysey,
I am so glad you decided to try Yasmin. It sounds like the ortho-cyclen wasn't helping all that much and causing you some unpleasant side effects.Yasmin's progestin is an "anti-androgen". So the hirsutism, acne, hair loss are not typical side effects. I have not experienced any of that. I do have two red blotches on my face from the healing zits that I got from my short stint on Loestrin, though! I am in agreement with you on that one. It's awful!
In terms of the fluid retention, I think you will find that it will not be an issue. The progestin drospirenone has powerful diurectic properties. I found I lost weight initially on Yasmin. I also have not experienced breast tenderness which is so wonderful. I really do not feel like I am taking a birth control pill. I am very pleased with it.
At times I wonder if I am feeling "hormonal", because I have been a little teary. But it is impossible to tease out if it's my depression or something else. I have a very complicated depression/rapid cycling kinda thing. And I have only been taking Yasmin for 2.5 weeks, so things will probably even out. But I have not found this teariness unpleasant. I just feel a little emotional at times, and I like that!
Let me know what you think of Yasmin. I'd be so interested to hear your reaction.
Best wishes
chloe
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