Ladies: Yasmin BC pills

Alison Jean 71 · 07-25-2005, 10:08 PM

Anyone take these? My Dr just switched me from a different birth control pill. Curious if they cause any water retention or weight gain in anyone.

lalabella · 07-26-2005, 02:03 AM

I am on these... they seem fine, but I do wonder sometimes if they are slowing my weight loss. Supposedly they are not going to cause weight gain but who knows... everyone is so different! I haven't gained since starting them but it seems my weight loss is slow even when I'm eating very clean.
Anyone else have any experiences with Yasmin?

vwchick · 07-26-2005, 07:13 AM

I've been on them for several years and I like them. I've never noticed anything abnormal with them. My doc said they're actually supposed to help with weight loss. I'm not sure I believe that, but that's what she said. She also said they're supposed to be one of the most side effect free bc's. That, I believe.

vhodgkin · 07-26-2005, 09:01 AM

I just started on them in May. I have not noticed any water weight gain.

Denise85 · 07-26-2005, 10:28 AM

I love Yasmin. I was on Ortho before and would gain 4-5 pounds of water weight at TOM and with Yasmin I don't gain any water weight and I actually can lose during TOM which I never could before.

Hannamom · 07-26-2005, 10:46 AM

They have a mild dieurtic in them.

HANNAMOM

redhead · 07-26-2005, 01:41 PM

How do you Yasmin users feel about it as an anti-androgen? I thought I read somewhere that it contained Sprironolactone? (sp) I have PCOS and hirsutism issues and am thinking about requesting Yasmin when I get back on BC pills. Do any of you have problems with androgens and feel that Yasmin has helped you with them? TIA.

Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt · 07-26-2005, 04:12 PM

[B]Spirnalactone is a fluid pill (diuretic) and I too have pcos and I used to take yasmin because my doc said it was reccomened to pcos'ers. Never changed a thing for me. Still got the hair and acne d/t the androgens, then I tried proactiv for my face and it is a GODSEND! I get lots of compliments on the skin these days, no more acne. Also, there is something called vaniqua for hair problems, supposed to work ok but most insurances won't pay and I hear its pretty pricy.
Good luck ![/b]

amygirl_011 · 07-27-2005, 01:00 PM

I am also considering taking these so thank you for starting the thread! Is it true that it makes your bust size bigger? Just wondering...

And how has it helped/hurt your skin?

Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt · 07-27-2005, 04:14 PM

Lol ..... cant say these ever made my boobs bigger or my skin better. Only proactiv ever did anything for my skin. They do however not produce many side effects, which is nice.

07-25-2005, 10:08 PM	#1
Alison Jean 71 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,111 Gallery: Alison Jean 71 Stats: 159/121/119 5'6" 37yrs WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: January 3, 2004	Ladies: Yasmin BC pills Anyone take these? My Dr just switched me from a different birth control pill. Curious if they cause any water retention or weight gain in anyone.

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07-26-2005, 02:03 AM	#2
lalabella MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,643 Gallery: lalabella Stats: 269/249/160-ish 5'9" Start Date: restart Oct 08	I am on these... they seem fine, but I do wonder sometimes if they are slowing my weight loss. Supposedly they are not going to cause weight gain but who knows... everyone is so different! I haven't gained since starting them but it seems my weight loss is slow even when I'm eating very clean. Anyone else have any experiences with Yasmin?

07-26-2005, 07:13 AM	#3
vwchick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,489 Gallery: vwchick Stats: 200.6/ ... /150 5'9" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart: 22 Sep 2008	I've been on them for several years and I like them. I've never noticed anything abnormal with them. My doc said they're actually supposed to help with weight loss. I'm not sure I believe that, but that's what she said. She also said they're supposed to be one of the most side effect free bc's. That, I believe.

07-26-2005, 09:01 AM	#4
vhodgkin Video Vixen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,479 Gallery: vhodgkin Stats: 190/160/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 21, 2004	I just started on them in May. I have not noticed any water weight gain.

07-26-2005, 10:28 AM	#5
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 21,876 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/148/140-5'5" WOE: Nutritionist's plan	I love Yasmin. I was on Ortho before and would gain 4-5 pounds of water weight at TOM and with Yasmin I don't gain any water weight and I actually can lose during TOM which I never could before.

07-26-2005, 10:46 AM	#6
Hannamom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 978 Gallery: Hannamom WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 2003	They have a mild dieurtic in them. HANNAMOM

07-26-2005, 01:41 PM	#7
redhead Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Planet Texas Posts: 557 Gallery: redhead Stats: Varies WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Restarted 6/21/05 and again and again and again...	How do you Yasmin users feel about it as an anti-androgen? I thought I read somewhere that it contained Sprironolactone? (sp) I have PCOS and hirsutism issues and am thinking about requesting Yasmin when I get back on BC pills. Do any of you have problems with androgens and feel that Yasmin has helped you with them? TIA.

07-26-2005, 04:12 PM	#8
Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 715 Gallery: Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Stats: lumpy/frumpy/tight lil tummy!! WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/9/06	[B]Spirnalactone is a fluid pill (diuretic) and I too have pcos and I used to take yasmin because my doc said it was reccomened to pcos'ers. Never changed a thing for me. Still got the hair and acne d/t the androgens, then I tried proactiv for my face and it is a GODSEND! I get lots of compliments on the skin these days, no more acne. Also, there is something called vaniqua for hair problems, supposed to work ok but most insurances won't pay and I hear its pretty pricy. Good luck ![/b]

07-27-2005, 01:00 PM	#9
amygirl_011 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 969 Gallery: amygirl_011 Stats: 155/142.5/127 5"5	I am also considering taking these so thank you for starting the thread! Is it true that it makes your bust size bigger? Just wondering... And how has it helped/hurt your skin?

07-27-2005, 04:14 PM	#10
Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 715 Gallery: Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Stats: lumpy/frumpy/tight lil tummy!! WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/9/06	Lol ..... cant say these ever made my boobs bigger or my skin better. Only proactiv ever did anything for my skin. They do however not produce many side effects, which is nice.