Hi there, I am a 37 year old female. Here is some background: I have been taking 200mg of Spironolactone for the last seven years to stop or at least slow hair loss. I still lose hair and I have been losing a considerable amount over the last two months. The side effects of the spirolactone for me are tiredness and low energy. Also, I have had my period(or whatever you call it - breakthrough bleeding) every two weeks for the last 5 months. I had an intravaginal ultrasound which came out fine except for a tiny fibroid. My doctor said that the fibroid would not be the cause of the bleeding. Because of hair loss and bleeding, my doctor just gave me a prescription for Yasmin to help with both of my concerns. I'm very reluctant to take it because of the side-effects and because I've never been on the birth control pill before. Is there any advice you can give me about anything I've written above? Any ideas? What do you think of Yasmine? I would very much appreciate your input.