Yasmine and YAZ work very well for some people, and seem especially suited to those of us with PCOS. If has the equivalent of 25mg of Spiro in it. That is a very very small amount of diurectic. It is a postassium sparing diurectic, meaning that the potassium does not flush from your body from the diurectic effect. That can be a good thing. Low postassium is as dangerous as high potassium. You should have your postassium checked periodically when taking Yasmine, YAZ or Spiro and avoid eating tons of high potassium food or taking potassium supplements.
Some people have gotten blood clots and died taken Seasonale. My legs swelled up while taking Loestrin. Ortho Tri Levlen gave me morning sickness. Those of us who take any kind of medicine need to be very tuned in to our bodies and be assertive with our doctors don't seem right. Most doctors will work with you to find the BCP right for you. |