dacemonstr
03-04-2003, 03:13 PM
I was just switched to Yasmin, after being on Demulen for a year.
Any comments good/bad please. I am concerned about weight gain, acne, and mood swings.
Also any thoughts on Alesse?
Any comments good/bad please. I am concerned about weight gain, acne, and mood swings.
Also any thoughts on Alesse?
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Chelle1977
03-04-2003, 05:21 PM
I am using Yasmin. I don't have any issues with acne. I am not sure I can really blame my weight gain on the Pill itself though I do blame the weight gain on my PMS symptoms. While I don't have any of the physical symptoms of PMS (swollen, tender breasts, cramps), I am incredibly moody and I think that IS the Yasmin.
I have no taken the other two pills you talked about though so I cannot compare.
I have no taken the other two pills you talked about though so I cannot compare.
dacemonstr
03-04-2003, 05:24 PM
How long have you been on Yasmin? Have you spoken to your doctor about your moods? Do you feel lethargic and/or depressed on the Yasmin? These are also concerns of mine, as it has happened to me in the past on another pill.
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Chelle1977
03-05-2003, 03:13 PM
I have been taking Yasmin for a little over a year.
I was uncomfortable with the ob/gyn who originally prescribed the new Pill (an older gentleman) and needed a new ob/gyn anyway (I don't think he's going to be around to see me through any pregnancies in the next few years) so I spoke with both a general physcian and another ob/gyn. Both suggested I take an anti-depressant. I'm uncomfortable with the idea of taking a Pill to counter-act the side effts of another Pill and so I declined. I'm considering visiting yet another ob/gyn as I'm not sure I was clear enough that the new Pill seems to be causing these feelings.
Yes, I feel lethargic/depressed on Yasmin. My moods tend to swing from 'generally happy' to 'feeling like used dog poo'. In fact, for a majority of the week before and the week of my period, I'm at the low end of that spectrum; I'm fine the rest of the month.
But, other ladies have reported feeling great and you'll only ever know if you try it yourself.
I was uncomfortable with the ob/gyn who originally prescribed the new Pill (an older gentleman) and needed a new ob/gyn anyway (I don't think he's going to be around to see me through any pregnancies in the next few years) so I spoke with both a general physcian and another ob/gyn. Both suggested I take an anti-depressant. I'm uncomfortable with the idea of taking a Pill to counter-act the side effts of another Pill and so I declined. I'm considering visiting yet another ob/gyn as I'm not sure I was clear enough that the new Pill seems to be causing these feelings.
Yes, I feel lethargic/depressed on Yasmin. My moods tend to swing from 'generally happy' to 'feeling like used dog poo'. In fact, for a majority of the week before and the week of my period, I'm at the low end of that spectrum; I'm fine the rest of the month.
But, other ladies have reported feeling great and you'll only ever know if you try it yourself.
myname
03-08-2003, 08:13 AM
Hated Alesse, made me very depressed. So far so good with the Yasmin in terms of mood. My theory is you` just have to keep trying until you find the right one. And even when you do find the right one, sometimes your body changes after a while. Good luck.
gem2000
03-08-2003, 09:46 AM
Alesse is much higher in androgenicity than Yasmin, so if you have problems with hormonal acne or excess body hair, Yasmin is a better choice.