Body getting used to yasmin???

Sarah2 · 02-16-2006, 04:56 AM

I have been on yasmin for almost 3 years now. At first no problems now I am not sure what is to blame but my acne is getting worse.. last 3 months have been terrible just got an rx for klaron (any feedback is appreciated on this med) and my chin hair is growing back faster and I am doing laser. I am just not sure if it is hormonal and if it is ...should I switch my bcp? I was dx in 1997 w PCOS and the only meds I am on are the bcps, and the klaron for the acne. Do I need more meds that might help with the hormones or hair and acne or will a possible switch in the bcp help me.

starlite · 02-17-2006, 05:14 PM

I was on Yasmin for over year and I started getting some really bad side effects. My doc switched me to two other types over 7mths or so. Neither of those worked as well, so she put me back to Yasmin. She said it is generally the best one for women with pcos. I always thought bcp's were the only meds availabe for this, but I just had an appt. with and endo and he's going to put me on Met. He said that should help with the hair growth and some other symptoms. I would talk to your doc and maybe go see and endo or something. There are other meds for this and maybe something will work for you. Hope this helps!

Frantic · 02-25-2006, 02:54 PM

I am having the same problem. I have been on Yasminfor almost two years and it seems to be loosing its effectiveness because i am breaking out again. I am not sure what to do either. I have been on metformin er 2000mg for almost 2 years also and I have lost weight so I am not sure what to think at this point.