Yasmin and weight loss - Birth Control Message Board

Roxygirl · 04-02-2005, 10:07 PM

I'm switching from Alesse to Yasmin birth control. Is anyone on Yasmin? Did you gain weight? I've been on Ortho-Tri and Alesse and on both I gained weight! I know Yasmin has a diuretic in it...so I just wanted to get other opinions before I start Yasmin. I don't want to gain any more weight!

pittcollegekid · 04-02-2005, 10:52 PM

I've been on Yasmin about 3 years i haven't lost any wieght i actually thinks it's helped in my gaining wieght (not a good thing)

GLSheridan · 04-03-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Roxygirl

I'm switching from Alesse to Yasmin birth control. Is anyone on Yasmin? Did you gain weight? I've been on Ortho-Tri and Alesse and on both I gained weight! I know Yasmin has a diuretic in it...so I just wanted to get other opinions before I start Yasmin. I don't want to gain any more weight!

As I've said before, ALL forms of birth control can cause weight gain. You won't know how it will affect you until you try it.

lakelog · 04-04-2005, 07:34 PM

Yeah I gained on yasmin as well. I took it for only 6 months and switched due to insurance converage 2 years ago. I know they have issues with Yasmin and your potassium levels. I would speak to your Dr. about that to be sure.

tpagm · 04-08-2005, 07:53 PM

I also gained weight on Yasmin. I am on mircette now and love it. I helps with headaches which I get. But I switched off a yasim after a few months.