Which BCPs prevent cysts from forming more so than others?

bashful in NY · 04-24-2009, 11:33 PM

I'd like to speak to my OBGYN about trying to shrink the cysts on my ovaries (if possible) and/or prevent further cysts from forming. Are there any specific BCPs that I should look into? So far, I've tried Yaz and Yasmin and both made me crazy. I'd prefer a low-dose pill (ultra low dose would be even better!). Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks so much.

Ashleystar · 04-25-2009, 08:29 AM

Well, the least androgenic the better, and Yasmin and Yaz are the best in that respect. Others you could consider are Mircette/Mercilon, Marvelon/Desogen (got rid of my cysts completely), and maybe Ortho-Lo, though I'm not as familiar with that one.

bashful in NY · 04-26-2009, 11:07 AM

Thank you so much!! I was doing some research, and it looks like Mircette is one of the ultra-low dose pills on the market. I'll definitely ask my doctor about that one. Thanks again.

Ashleystar · 04-26-2009, 01:58 PM

You're welcome! I really hope it makes you feel better and does the trick! Just some advice - often on pills with very low oestrogen, even if the progestin is anti-androgenic, there is less binding activity occuring (which is basically the oestrogen controlling the androgen activity and making acne less likely), so you may have a few more spots than usual, but this will probably settle!

xx

mloverstreet · 04-28-2009, 01:16 AM

I used the generic form of Desogen (Apri) for a year to lose weight and clear up all those icky cysts. Worked like a charm for me. My PCOS symptoms were almost completely non-existent on the pill, and I felt so good without all those horrid mood swings and such. Also it allowed us to get pregnant on the first cycle after stopping. I was seriously shocked how well it worked for me.