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Suggest Alternate Pills Other Than Yasmin

Hi there, I have been on yasmin (pill) since 2012 having never taken the pill before. I was diagnosed with having an ovarian cyst at the time having complained of very painful periods and bleeding in between periods my whole life. Yasmin has been excellent but for the past two months I have experienced bleeding a week before my period. I had another ultra sound and my cyst has grown bigger (before was 5cm ). I feel bloated all the time (even before pill) and find it difficult to pee. I have never been sexualy active so didnt want a transvaginal ultrasound........so my doctor instead told to go on cilest which I am reluctant to use since have read negative reviews. From my brief history do you think yasmin is causing the bleeding? should I take new pill? Any advice on what other steps I can take instead? THANKS
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
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Hello,

The history given by you suggest that your complaints like feeling bloated and water retention causing difficulty in passing urine may be caused by Yasmin pill, but excess bleeding is less likely to be due to the pill. Instead, estrogen pills are effective in reducing bleeding.

In my opinion, it is better to start Cilest as prescribed by your doctor. It is a combined pill and works well in cases which do not respond well to estrogen-only pills. Even though there are side effects like cardiovascular problems in long-term use; we should bear in mind that all medications carry both effects and side effects. Perhaps, most of the side effects are taken into consideration before prescribing the pill. So, you may start on Cilest and if you witness any unwanted side effects let us know.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Alternate Pills Other Than Yasmin

Hello, The history given by you suggest that your complaints like feeling bloated and water retention causing difficulty in passing urine may be caused by Yasmin pill, but excess bleeding is less likely to be due to the pill. Instead, estrogen pills are effective in reducing bleeding. In my opinion, it is better to start Cilest as prescribed by your doctor. It is a combined pill and works well in cases which do not respond well to estrogen-only pills. Even though there are side effects like cardiovascular problems in long-term use; we should bear in mind that all medications carry both effects and side effects. Perhaps, most of the side effects are taken into consideration before prescribing the pill. So, you may start on Cilest and if you witness any unwanted side effects let us know. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician