I haven't heard about the studies in Europe, but I have taken bcp off and on for 12 years. If you read the insert, each brand has a warning about blood clots, so it isn't like this only happens with Yasmin.
My doctor put me on Yasmin two months ago, and it's really been a huge help to me already. I take it along with vitamins (women's multi vitamin, chromiun, vitamins C and E), and I low carb. This is the first time I've had normal cycles in who knows how long, I still have facial hair, but I've noticed the peach fuzz isn't nearly as bad. Still have the dark ones though, which I pluck. The best part is that I have lost about 15 pounds and have tons more energy.
I have had a few side effects though. The first two weeks of taking it, I was very, very nauseous, but taking Emetrol helped with that some. (Some people don't know what Emetrol is. It's a sugary liquid sold over the counter to combat nausea). I did have a really bad case of acne for a few weeks, but that is beginning to die down. Also, I had a headche throughout my period, but I get those with all bcps, so that may just be me.
Even with the side effects, the good has far outweighed the bad for me.
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