[Kate Moon]

I have IBS-C and asked my doctor for "Yasmin" as I've read that it is helpfull for ibs-c. I found out that it is not available in Canada yet. Is there any other BC pills that help ibs-c?

 

[Sues]

Hi, I am not going to be of any help as far as an answer to your question, but was wondering what "yasmine" is? I also have IBS-C, severe and I am always looking for something new to try.Thanks Sue

 

[Kate Moon]

Sue, "Yasmin" is a type of birth control pill. From other posts I've read it's supposed to be quite helpful if you have IBS-C, I believe it helps with the constipation and bloating. I don't know when it will be available in Canada.Kate

 

[getnold]

i'm taking zovia continuously (i take the placebos every three months or so) and it seems to help a little; it certainly doesn't do any harm to my c. i think where it helps mostly is to "smooth out" my system. i no longer get extra c around ovulation. i get closer to constant, predictable bowel movements, and of course, my cramps are gone. i just feel all around better.

 

[kac123]

I'm currently taking yasmin. i switched from ortho-tri cyclin because my gyn in an effort to help the IBS thought a monophasic like yasmin which is one dosage through the month would help (instead of the ortho which is a triphasic and thus three increasing doses of hormones throughout the month). I honestly don't see any difference in my symptoms whatsoever and i'm predominately C (with the occasional D with anxiety thrown in). Funny thing about it all is that before i started on the birth control i was IBS-free....Good luck in your search!kac

 

[Bloated_again]

Me too.. Never had any ibs symptoms until getting my first bc pill at 29. Now at 36, I'm still fighting bloating and constipation. The weird thing is if I get off the BC the symptoms are worse especially the bloating. I can't figure it out!