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-EFFECTS
Women
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.
YASMIN – THE PILL REINVENTED
Yasmin 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 YASMIN
Like 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 YASMIN
Like
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 bloodclots, 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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