- How long does it take for pimples 15th June 2004
... don't think anything really "cured" me. Maybe it was Yasmin since that's all I'm on right now. I think a lot of...
- BC for acne! 14th June 2004
... acne. Ortho Tri cyclen was not very helpful either. yasmin has cleared my skin....
- Any ideas??? 13th June 2004
... smaller pimples always hung around. I had to switch to Yasmin because of some problems w/OTC, but the # of pimples...
- Spiro, Yamsin and existing cysts 7th June 2004
... from forming?
I also have this same question about yasmin . I just started taking yasmin about three weeks ago ... current cyst that I am hoping will go down while on the Yasmin , if not it looks like another acne surgery for me...
... Hey,
I started yasmin a few months ago and I started to get loads of tiny ... and I'm getting quite upset about it. I have heard yasmin can cause these little bumps...if they get worse come...
... I can only speak for myself, but Yasmin and spiro were the worst things for my skin. After ... around my jawline than I have ever had in my life. Yasmin has spiro in it. I think maybe I was allergic or something...
... current cysts resolve while on this medication or yasmin for that matter?
Is it okay to take yasmin and...
... from forming?
I also have this same question about yasmin . I just started taking yasmin about three weeks ago ... current cyst that I am hoping will go down while on the Yasmin , if not it looks like another acne surgery for me...
- Birth control pills? 5th June 2004
... website. I have also heard a lot of raves online for Yasmin , which is available in the US so you may want to ask...
- Birth Control for Acne 4th June 2004
... next resort would be accutane. She started taking Yasmin for medical problems, and her skin became flawless...
... Spiro. She wouldn't prescribe it so I just asked for Yasmin . Without question she gave it to me. It's nothing ... big. Just simply ask for Yasmin . I'm sure they won't ask why you want it. I'm not...
- Anyone had any probs with potassium levels & spiro? 4th June 2004
... it started to work for you? I'm on 50 mg a day plus yasmin . I think i'm starting to see an improvement....but...
... flaking skin, YUCK! I was also on 50 mg a day and Yasmin . I am still on the Yasmin. I still have a full prescription...
... really hope Spiro is the key for me! I've been on Yasmin since late October. I had the bad inital breakout...
- Back Acne is ruining my SUMMER!!!! 3rd June 2004
... just making them go away really fast. I started Yasmin 4 months ago and I am really amazed at what it has...
- My skin totally cleared up when I was pregnant, how can I replicate? 2nd June 2004
... suggest finding a birth control pill that works for you. Yasmin tore my face up and made it so much worse, but Zovia...
- Hormonal spots? please help! 2nd June 2004
... mad. After about a month and a half I went back to Yasmin , but my skin didn't settle down. I have been on yasmin...
... I had the same problem when I was on Yasmin plus horrible mood swings. once I went off the Yasmin...
... Oh dear really? I may have to come off yasmin then. Altho it suited me before, I don't know why...
- Yasmin after 9 months. Comments and question 2nd June 2004
... I've just finished my 4th month of Yasmin and FINALLY I am noticing a bit of a difference. ...
... I have been on Yasmin for 9 months as well. My skin is not very dry. I use...
- SweetJade - question on OC 1st June 2004
... otricyclen and some other's do not. Some people clear with yasmin and some do not. A skin care consultant we went to...
- Thanks everyone for recommending spiro! 1st June 2004
... ..i'm totally pleased...i'm on 50 mg/day and take yasmin as well...thank god for spiro!...
- Retin A micro/Tazorac question? 25th May 2004
... nothing a good moisturizer won't fix. i'm also on yasmin , so that broke me out the 1st & 4th months, but now...
- Question for female spiro users 25th May 2004
... years so I was already on it when I got it prescribed ( Yasmin , in case you are wondering). I'm not sure if that...
... weeks and is working great , i also started to take yasmin one week ago and love it, so far no side effects only...
- antibodics....should i use them? 22nd May 2004
... is bad for my health(i have good health though)
is yasmin a antibiodic?...
... Yasmin is a form of birth control....
- Anyone here on Yasmin? 22nd May 2004
... I just started Yasmin - I'm on my third week of it and I'm at the initial...
- Anyone else had success with Zovia/Demulen 21st May 2004
... in a few months. All of the reserach I have done on Yasmin SCARES me. Ortho-tricyclen ruined my face for two...
... Coloradogirl1- Just curious, what scares you about Yasmin ?? I have been on it for 9 months and have had great...
... Latayy,
Yasmin scares me because i have heard of so many people that ... about it, so it makes me think that the progestin in Yasmin , although similar in structure, is not exactly Spiro...
... kind of a pain when I told her I wanted to get off Yasmin and go back to Zovia. She told me it wouldn't make...
- Girls: If your acne problem is hormonal... 20th May 2004
... cleanser
*Zovia birth control pills (Once I got off Yasmin , I stopped getting cysts completely)
*4 colonics...
- when to give up on retin a micro 19th May 2004
... morning, and am just finishing my second month on yasmin . retin a micro cleared up my forehead and my nose...
- What's the best thing for cystic acne? 18th May 2004
... personal experience= spiro and yasmin ...
- My Spiro Update 5/11/04 11th May 2004
... consistently clear so I switched to a mono phasic pill ( Yasmin )....
- sweetjade: spiro and hirsuitism 10th May 2004
... finally got an rx for spiro from an endo...50mgxday and yasmin . he said that one thing in my blood profile showed...
- what to stop when start spiro? 5th May 2004
... dorx 100mg every day...i'll be starting spiro and yasmin next week but i'm afraid of the drying effect of spiro...
... working at all. The only other thing I use besides Yasmin and Spiro is a 20% BP topical at night to keep everything...
- Please reply if you've used estrostep or heard about it! 5th May 2004
... see my gynocologist 3 months ago, and asked her for yasmin since I heard that this oc can really clear up acne...
... was in the same situation a while ago, I asked for yasmin but my doc gave me estrostep and what a nightmare...
... you will likely see a big difference.
By the way, Yasmin isn't all it's cracked up to be. I got horrible cystic ... acne while on Yasmin and as soon as I got off of it, I cleared up. Now...
- alesse birth control pill and acne 4th May 2004
... stayed on it for almost a year. I then switched to Yasmin which is suppose to be great for acne and cleared ... Alesse didn't increase my breast size at all but Yasmin did a bit. I don't know exactly how common it is for...
... pills. He has also done testing on bc pills. He says yasmin and otc is the best pills for acne.
I was just...
... like about it is it made me gain weight. I am now on Yasmin . I like it alot as far as no weight gain. It works...
- just rx'd spiro & yasmin 4th May 2004
... I am on 50 mg of spiro and yasmin and they work great together. I think you will be...
... taking it? What are the side effects? I'm currently on Yasmin ..and it just doesn't seem to be cutting it...I'm going...
... taking it? What are the side effects? I'm currently on Yasmin ..and it just doesn't seem to be cutting it...I'm going...
- B.C.P. with vitex or saw palmetto? 2nd May 2004
... Palmetto while taking birth control, particularily Yasmin ? I am not clear on the drug interaction between the...
- Aldactone/Spiro users: A quick POLL 28th April 2004
... electrolocized for removal...i'm on 50 mg/day plus yasmin now. I've had no adverse side effects from either...
... has anyone on here been on yasmin (NOT yaz) and Spironolactone(aldactone) at the same ... have really weird periods and I've heard that taking Yasmin should help with that but I'm not sure. any advice...
... [QUOTE=sidraz7;3584882]has anyone on here been on yasmin (NOT yaz) and Spironolactone(aldactone) at the same ... have really weird periods and I've heard that taking Yasmin should help with that but I'm not sure. any advice ...
My daughter is on both and doing well. Yes, the Yasmin should get you regulated. She has had no problems...
- A Thread For You To Vent Out Frustrations. 27th April 2004
... had to do something about body acne. So, I went on Yasmin and i'm near the end of my third month. I've seen...
- Spiro question 23rd April 2004
... would definitely ask your doctor about it. I'm on yasmin in combination with 50 mg of spiro daily and totally...
- Question on BCP....experienced BCP users please help! 23rd April 2004
... better in most cases. It happened to me when I went on Yasmin , but with Yasmin, I only stayed clear for about 3...
... which is not going to help! It took about 3 months on Yasmin for me to see a great improvement. I would wait it...
... OhMyFace,
Yasmin only cleared you up for 3 months??? What happened...
... faster.
My obgyn was adament about keeping me on Yasmin , but I had to stand up to her and take control of...
... you (i.e. hormonal test)??? .....I was going to try Yasmin but now I dont know anymore.... I hope you keep improving...
... Sky77>> Yasmin contains spironolactone, which is supposed to help...
- Hydrogen Peroxide!! 19th April 2004
... affects may be.
Since starting the contraceptive pill Yasmin (which has had half good results for me) I stopped...
... affects may be.
Since starting the contraceptive pill Yasmin (which has had half good results for me) I stopped...
- I am OFFICIALLY a FREAK of nature 19th April 2004
... for you too....I have had much luck with spiro and yasmin combo...really works for me with the cysts.
I...
- Backless Bridesmaid Dress! Help! 13th April 2004
... on their backs!! not tried it myself tho! going on yasmin bc pill cleared my back up no probs, worked within...
- Question about Tetracycline - PLEASE HELP 13th April 2004
... say which is helping more - I also started taking Yasmin BC 3.5 months ago, so any of these 3 things could...
- Saw Palmetto same as Spiro? 11th April 2004
... I'm only taking 25mg of spiro a day (I'm also on Yasmin ). I tried raising it to 50 for a while, but it made...
- ladies who are taking Yasmin... 11th April 2004
... I'm on my fourth month of Yasmin . (I have to add that for the last 6 weeks, I've also...
... hate this initial breakout! Now I keep hearing about Yasmin stopping working for people. Ugh! Has anyone been ... on Yasmin of a long time with no problems?...
... completely gone.
I am not going to preach about Yasmin ...I've done it too many times before...but I will ... would consider a switch.
Personally, getting off Yasmin has been the biggest reason that I have cleared my...
... I have been on Yasmin for 8 months and I can only say great things. I did ... great even when stopping it. I was also on OTC before Yasmin and it worked but wasn't very consistent in keeping ... my skin clear. I would say people should give Yasmin at the very least 3 months to see a significant different...
- Won Over By Spiro! 10th April 2004
... rx for it! It makes me so mad! Right now i'm on Yasmin cause it's the closest thing I could get to it. ...
... rx for it! It makes me so mad! Right now i'm on Yasmin cause it's the closest thing I could get to it. ...
... amount)
AND take one 25mg Spironolactone
AND take Yasmin BC pill (I've been on this for almost 4 months)
...
- Yasmin-- month 4.5 -- questions 7th April 2004
... I started yasmin at the beginning of december --continually --skipping ... breakouts..on jawline and one on cheek....prior to yasmin i had more alternating of good/bad skin weeks and...
... don't need anymore BOOB in my life! :)
For me, Yasmin did stop working, about 9 months in, and I developed ... month and neither of those are cystic.
I hope the Yasmin works for you and I am sure that it is a miracle for ... had about 4 months of completely clear skin on the Yasmin .
I know everyone is different, but that is just...
... and jawline acne all of a sudden my 3rd month into yasmin . Also got alot of chest acne and acne on the sides ... tri cyclen, that did very little. I'm hating this yasmin . Although my derm says it's one of the best out there...
... and jawline acne all of a sudden my 3rd month into yasmin . Also got alot of chest acne and acne on the sides ... tri cyclen, that did very little. I'm hating this yasmin . Although my derm says it's one of the best out there...
... with any pill, so you might want to stick with the Yasmin for right now. Some people have great results with ... pill, the generic for Demulen. The difference is that Yasmin combines drospirenone, a progestogen derived from...
... neck and jawline. This is all new since starting Yasmin . By the way the 1st month on yasmin was great...it...
... OK. Here's my update. The yasmin thing was killing me: severe breakouts and no sex ... the engine room is not working. Derm took me off Yasmin today and put me on 100mg of Spiro. Decided to scratch...
... I've been taking Yasmin for about 9 months.
It has controlled my acne a ... lately than usual which I wasn't happy about.
So, Yasmin has been OK for me, but not as great as I expected ... probably go beserk when it realises I'm not on the Yasmin anymore.
PS: Be careful with skipping your periods...
- Before using tazorac.... 7th April 2004
... same time as I switched from OTC birth control to Yasmin . I have been using Oil of Olay Deep Cleansing Face ... me tell you, I was scared from all the stories of Yasmin breakouts and peely Taz use! But it was not really ... the breakouts I experienced with my first month of Yasmin were no worse, if not kinder, than the range of breakouts ... easily deal with. I'm about to start my third month on Yasmin , so hopefully it will continue to be positive for...
- My new regimen - working so far! 6th April 2004
... body acne became a huge issue for me so I started Yasmin which screwed everything up because of the initial...
- blackhead help! deperate mum... 6th April 2004
... also, could anyone let me know their experience with yasmin ? i know it wont cure me, but has anyone actually gotten...
... My acne got worse with yasmin . My acne got worse with differin. I'm 37 and still...
- Question for those who are dealing with Acne for the 1st time in their lives. 5th April 2004
... androgens such as spiro are effective also.then there is yasmin ,ortho-tri-cyline which(i might be wrong about this ... thing.
Wow awesome! That's good news! I started Yasmin about a month ago, I"m starting my 2nd pack now, and...
- Women taking BCPs for acne... are we doing the right thing??? 31st March 2004
... natural estrogens it doesn't remain stable apparently. Yasmin would be the closest synthetic progesterone containg...
- Birth Control Pills 29th March 2004
... birth control pill that is supposed to help acne ( Yasmin ) It has a nasty initial breakout though and that...
... I switched from Yasmin back to Zovia recently, because I was getting massive ... cysts on Yasmin and my face is 95% clear right now. I think that I ... had a bad reaction to the Spironolactone in Yasmin . Anyway, most pills, no matter which you choose will ... help clear acne because of their estrogen dominance:
Yasmin ®, Demulen® 1/50, Othro-Tri Cyclen®, Ortho-Cyclen® ... , Yasmin ®, Brevicon®, Modicon®, Necon®, Ortho Evra®, Mircette...
- Backne (Acne on the back) 23rd March 2004
... Shampoo is a god-send for me while i'm waiting to see if Yasmin (OC) helps it. It doesn't prevent it but if you wash...
... Shampoo is a god-send for me while i'm waiting to see if Yasmin (OC) helps it. It doesn't prevent it but if you wash...
... Shampoo is a god-send for me while i'm waiting to see if Yasmin (OC) helps it. It doesn't prevent it but if you wash...
- How Can Americans Get Diane 35? 23rd March 2004
... drug that may help us. It is not the same drug as Yasmin at all and I really would like to try it....
- Estrostep and acne 13th March 2004
... gynecologist last month, and I wanted to ask her for Yasmin to control my acne, but she gave me estrostep instead...
- I switched back to Demulen and WOW... 12th March 2004
... difference! The jawline cysts that I was getting with Yasmin have all disappeared and nothing new is forming there...
... where I don't have a 6 month initial breakout like Yasmin , for after I have my baby....
... where I don't have a 6 month initial breakout like Yasmin , for after I have my baby.
Demulen is one of the ... have read about and that my gyno recommended. The Yasmin really messed my skin up....I am still healing.
...
- spironolactone and Ovcon 35 12th March 2004
... I am currently on 50 mg/day of spiro and am taking Yasmin BC. I was originally on Ovcon 35 with the spiro, ... breakthrough bleeding with it, so my gyno switched me to Yasmin . I've noticed a positive, but gradual result with...
- Is it normal for your face to feel tingly and numb? 12th March 2004
... different that I've done (in the last week), is go on Yasmin (BC). Today is day 7... Could that be causing this ... ?
Have any Yasmin users experienced this?...
... itchy and tingly in spots where a cyst was brewing on Yasmin . The blood rushes to that spot, which makes it itchy...
- Initial breakout on Yasmin.. 8th March 2004
... everyone. Some people don't even have one. I took Yasmin about 2 years ago and it cleared me up right away ... university. OTC was not bad but did not work like the Yasmin . So I switched after about 6 mos. on OTC back to Yasmin ... on this board who have had an initial breakout with Yasmin seem to have some trouble with their chin/jawline...
- What's next? Yasmin? 8th March 2004
... I just turned 21 not too long ago. I have been on Yasmin for 7 months now and would definitely tell you to...
- ruddy forehead 4th March 2004
... don't have many pimple problems now after being on Yasmin for 7 months and 50 mg of spiro every day/every other...
- Can I take Yasmin and Doxycycline at the same time? 3rd March 2004
... Doxycycline for about 1 month. But I am going to be on Yasmin soon. Can I take these both at the same time? Do...
- How old is everyone? 2nd March 2004
... these problems so I asked my doctor. I ended up with Yasmin and right now my face looks HORRIBLE because of the...
- Okay so what now? 2nd March 2004
... gone off BC. I am actually looking into going on Yasmin . Maybe this will help level things out? I don't...
... Just a note about the Yasmin ....I went on it about a year ago and although initially ... out with cysts like crazy. I have stopped taking the Yasmin and am going back on Demulen because I am convinced ... that the Yasmin is making me worse.
I know everyone is different ... thought you should know. 4 months ago, I was praising Yasmin ....now, my skin has taken a turn for the worst....
- Okay, I'm starting to give up.. 25th February 2004
... think that helped a little. I am most likely going on Yasmin soon, hopefully that will help the situation.
...
... go off it... :)
Do you think I should go on Yasmin ? It's been proven to help fight Acne..therefore it...
... go off it... :)
Do you think I should go on Yasmin ? It's been proven to help fight Acne..therefore it ... and topical).
Well I've personally haven't tried Yasmin yet, so I couldn't comment on that but I did take...
... Well I've personally haven't tried Yasmin yet, so I couldn't comment on that but I did take ... and give it a shot, good luck
Well I know that Yasmin has been proven to help fight acne. Now my only question ... is, should I go on the Yasmin , and stay on the Doxycycline? Or should I get off ... the Doxycycline? And just do the Yasmin ?
Hmmm...I think I will post a new thread? ...
- Back acne! 25th February 2004
... of course they don't prevent them so I just started Yasmin about a week ago. I'm really hoping this works....
- Suggestions, please.... I have a Dr. appt Friday.... 24th February 2004
... I'm currently on my 7th week of Yasmin - I had a pretty bad initial breakout from it, and...
... taking Tetracycline interfere with my birth control, Yasmin ?...
... taking Tetracycline interfere with my birth control, Yasmin ?
I am on OTC-Lo right now. I have read that sometimes ... but if you want to make sure, you should just get on Yasmin 's website they might have a list for you. Or simply ... call your doctor's office.
As far as Yasmin helping your skin, the Tetracycline shouldn't cause...
... was on OTC-lo. If I were you, I would wait out the Yasmin and see if it helps in a few months, especially if ... better and that in itself will hinder the progress Yasmin might make. I always make the mistake of wanting to...
- To the women: 2nd month of OTC-Lo = frustration! Should I stick with it?? 22nd February 2004
... did look pretty broken out. She was later put on Yasmin , and now her skin is perfect! Uggggh! I'm jealous...
- duz birth control help with skin? 22nd February 2004
... acne that didn't have it to begin with. I would try Yasmin . I'm on it and very clear and it is highly recommended...
... really know so thanx for any help!
Id recommend Yasmin too. Im on my 3rd month, and finally I see improvement ... patient. it isnt an overnight fix (NO pill is), but Yasmin seems to be a fav here. My back/chest acne cleared...
- HELP!! My Doctor says he's never heard of Diane 35???!!! 18th February 2004
... lot of money. The closest american equivalent is Yasmin , which is a US drug and you can easily get. i am ... on yasmin with great results after about 9 weeks.
I live...
... lot of money. The closest american equivalent is Yasmin , which is a US drug and you can easily get. i am ... on yasmin with great results after about 9 weeks.
That stinks...
- Another Spiro Reject... 18th February 2004
... is nothing wrong with you" Anyways, She prescribed Yasmin and some more BP (I hate trying to put creams on my ... went there) Has anyone had good results with just Yasmin ? What has it helped? :)...
... is nothing wrong with you" Anyways, She prescribed Yasmin and some more BP (I hate trying to put creams on my ... went there) Has anyone had good results with just Yasmin ? What has it helped? :)
Aye, I hate hearing ... stuff like that =/ I've never taken Yasmin but it's actually a Birth Control (estrodial) with ... what really Ts me off is that she just put you on Yasmin ? She didn't take a Baseline Blood test first? That...
... no insurance. I'm even cutting it close with the Yasmin costing 30.00 a month along with other things I have...
... no insurance. I'm even cutting it close with the Yasmin costing 30.00 a month along with other things I have...
... Isn't Yasmin equal to 25mg of Spiro?...
... to the spiro reject club....my gyno prescribed my yasmin but doesn't like perscribing spiro for some unknown ... should he perform?
i've decided to hold off taking the yasmin until after the appt. I don't want to mess up my...
... There is Spiro in Yasmin ...for me, not enough to help for more than 6 months ... to it or something because I have had more cysts ON Yasmin than without. I am going back to Demulen, personally...
... excess body hair... and so on. I just started on yasmin a week ago so I don't really know what to think of...
- How can I get my Dr. to prescribe Diane 35? 17th February 2004
... available in the states. I have heard, however, that Yasmin is quite similar and I believe that is available in...
- Spiro problem!! 16th February 2004
... I have been on Yasmin for 7 months and spiro for around 2 months. Usually...
... I have been on Yasmin for 7 months and spiro for around 2 months. Usually...
... asked my doctor before he prescribed it to me about Yasmin and Spiro together raising my potassium levels too...
... asked my doctor before he prescribed it to me about Yasmin and Spiro together raising my potassium levels too...
- going off yasmin 16th February 2004
... couple months. so far so good.
i have been on yasmin for about 7 months, i am stopping taking it this month ... , has anyone gone off yasmin and had their acne come back??? I don't want to have...
- New to boards with questions 16th February 2004
... may be too, being that it was pregnancy induced. Try Yasmin BC and maybe Spiro, that is what I plan to do. A lot...
... I recommend Yasmin as well. your story sounds similar to mine. I'm ... my 20s, w/ very oily skin/hair.
I have been on yasmin w/ 25mg spiro (a lower dose than id like, but...) ... initial breakout, but i had nothing left to try. yasmin and spiro has also helped w/ the oily skin/hair a ... work best/longest for my skin.
Ive also read/heard yasmin is more successful that ortho tri cyclen --so id ask ... specifically for yasmin . good luck!...
- Shorterm antibiotic therapy 16th February 2004
... 3 months, and although the BC im on is helping , yasmin , i fear depo will make this a long battle.
My...
- Sick and tired of acne ruining my life! Please help!! 15th February 2004
... success, long term. it is the birth control pill, Yasmin , combined w/ spiro. It is not an overnight fix...
... mgs after i saw your bloodwork was ok.but yes i bet yasmin and spiro make a good combination as does the bc pill...
... mgs after i saw your bloodwork was ok.but yes i bet yasmin and spiro make a good combination as does the bc pill ... work----although yes, i have had good clearing w/ the yasmin and 25 mg spiro -- just not as much as id like...
- AZELEX --worth a try, or waste of time? 10th February 2004
... vitamins, use glycolic acid, BP 5% , watch my diet, Yasmin BCP, and 25mg Spiro , which has all helped a lot...
- dr's apt today 9th February 2004
... i asked the dr about yasmin bcp and she said she would like to start me off w ... try to get my face under control and then put me on yasmin to keep it looking good. she said using differin and ... yasmin together might cause too much off a flare up at once...
... board would probably recommend it. I DO recommend Yasmin though because I've been on it for 6 months and along...
- TOPICALS for HORMONAL acne...whats the best, your fav? 9th February 2004
... all didntt work, all over dried skin. i now take yasmin and spiro--which has helped a lot but i need the...
- herbs/vitamins that affect hormones...QUESTION 8th February 2004
... I currently take Yasmin BCP, 25mg spiro (gonna see if i can up to 50mg), zinc...
