Some women on the contraceptive pill may be getting more than they bargained for – namely bloating, fluid retention, mild acne and greasy hair. It’s a relief, therefore, that some of these side-effects may now be avoided.The oral contraceptive pill is one of the most reliable forms of contraception, and now after 40 years in popular use, some of its side-effects are being successfully addressed.COMMON SIDE-EFFECTSWomen on the combined pill (a pill containing two hormones – oestrogen and progestogen) often suffer from bloating or weight gain related to water retention.Greasy skin and greasy hair can also be a problem.Experts believe the oestrogen in these pills is to blame.Switching to the progestogen-only ‘mini-pill’ might be an option, but now there’s another solution that offers all the benefits of the combined pill, with some additional benefits.INTRODUCING YASMIN – THE PILL REINVENTEDYasmin is a low-dose contraceptive pill that may offer more than reliable contraception.It reduces the discomfort associated with the pill, which is why its makers have dubbed it ‘the pill reinvented’.BENEFITS OF YASMINLike other combined pills, Yasmin contains two hormones, oestrogen and progestogen.But it’s different because it contains the progestogen Drospirenone – a synthetic hormone that’s as close to natural progesterone as you can get. As a result, Yasmin may improve bloating, swelling or any weight gain related to water-retention.It can also alleviate problems with greasy skin and hair.OTHER GOOD NEWS ABOUT YASMINLike other pills, Yasmin should make your periods lighter, shorter and less painful.In a recent overseas study, 82% of women said they would recommend Yasmin to a friend.Yasmin costs around $20 a month – a small price to pay for the additional benefits. Talk to your doctor if you think Yasmin might be right for you.
Ask your doctor about Yasmin
or visit www.yasmin.co.nz
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YASMIN
is a Prescription Medicine for oral contraception containing 0.03mg of ethinylestradiol and 3mg of drospirenone. YASMIN must not be used if
you are pregnant or where there is any history of blood clots, heart
attacks, stroke, pancreatitis, where there is a history of high blood
cholesterol, diabetes with blood vessel damage, severe liver or kidney
disease, cancer of the breast or reproductive organs, liver cancer,
severe migraine or unexplained vaginal bleeding. Use strictly as
directed. Cautions: you smoke, have diabetes, are overweight, have
high blood pressure, epilepsy, increased potassium levels or certain
other conditions. Possible undesirable effects: breast tenderness,
headaches, nervousness, changes in sexual drive and mood changes,
contact lens intolerance, nausea and abdominal pain, rash, fluid
retention, changes in body weight, high blood pressure. You will
need to pay for YASMIN and doctor’s charges apply. For details ring
0800 80 45 45 or visit www.femalelife.co.nz or www.medsafe.govt.nz.
Bayer Schering Pharma Auckland. UNZ2007.0048.TAPS NA1972
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