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Was Given Yasmin As Contraceptive. Does It Cause Weight Gain?

Hi ive just been given yasmin to try today, to help clear up my skin the only reason i agreed to go on it was because i was told it would not make me gain weight , i already suffer from depression and struggle with my eating bingeing and fasting and training at the gym. i have just been reading peoples views on yasmin and it is totally freaking me out , people gaining loads of weight by changing nothing in their lifes and training at the gym,, i am terrified of gaining weight im still trying to lose weight, also i am emotional as it is and im very worried i will become worse ?
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Hallow Dear,

Yasmin is a contraceptive pill which contains drospirenone which is a synthetic progestational compound and ethinyl estradiol which is a synthetic estrogenic compound.

Like any other birth control pills, these pills also contribute in increasing the weight. Also, if you are suffering from depressive attacks, you should not take the contraceptive pills without consulting your Psychiatrist. These medicines may increase the tendency for depression.

Please do not take this medicine without your Gynaecologist's advice. Please report to your Gynaecologist about the changes in your physique and psyche.

I hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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Was Given Yasmin As Contraceptive. Does It Cause Weight Gain?

Hallow Dear, Yasmin is a contraceptive pill which contains drospirenone which is a synthetic progestational compound and ethinyl estradiol which is a synthetic estrogenic compound. Like any other birth control pills, these pills also contribute in increasing the weight. Also, if you are suffering from depressive attacks, you should not take the contraceptive pills without consulting your Psychiatrist. These medicines may increase the tendency for depression. Please do not take this medicine without your Gynaecologist s advice. Please report to your Gynaecologist about the changes in your physique and psyche. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri