Yaz birth control pill.
Yaz is a combination birth control pill. It contains two types of hormones: an estrogen and a progestrin. You'll find that most combination birth control pills are low-dose, meaning they contain .035 miligrams or less of estrogen. Low doses of estrogen are just as effective as high doses when preventing pregnancy and have the added benefit of reducing those pesty side effects.
Yaz is the only pill that has a 24/4 dosing schedule and contains the hormone drosperinone. You take the active (hormone) pills for 24 days then follow with the four inactive (reminder) pills. Taking the active pills for three extra days helps your hormone levels stay balanced.
Most combination birth control pills contain the synthetic hormone progestin made from the male hormone testosterone. However, the drospirenone in Yaz is a synthetic progestin that is an analogue to spironolactone. With drospirenones activities similar to spironolactone it may lead to less water retention and breast tenderness and improved skin appearance (less acne).
What are the advantages to using Yaz?
Like other birth control pills Yaz can help give you a shorter, lighter period, a more regular cycle and less cramping. Lighter periods can mean less blood loss leading to a decrease in the risk of iron deficiency anemia.
Yaz may also reduce the risk of:
- Ovarian cysts
- Noncancerous breast cysts or lumps
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
What to consider before you take Yaz.
The pill does not suit all women. If any of the following apply to you, you may not be able to use hormonal methods of birth control.
- You are, or suspect that you are pregnant
- Are breastfeeding and / or are less than 6 weeks postpartum
- Are over the age of 35
- Smoke
- Have unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Have active liver disease or a history of liver tumors
- Have a history of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure or some other condition that puts you at risk of a heart attack
- Have diabetes
- Have breast cancer, history of breast cancer or an abnormal growth in the breast
- Have a history of blood clotting problems
- Have cancer or history of cancer of the reproductive organs
- Have migraines or focal neurologic symptoms
Are there any side effects?
Common side effects for Yaz can be:- Weight gain
- Nausea and vomiting (felt for the first few cycles)
- Dizziness
- Increase or decrease in acne
- Headaches
- High blood pressure
- Loss of libido
- Depression
- Vaginal infections
- Blood clots in legs, lungs, heart or brain
- Stroke
- Heart attacks
- Possibly cervical cancer
Yaz does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
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I am an 18 year old college student who is irritated with the Yaz commercial. Why? I have been dealing with PMDD for the past 2 to 3 years. PMDD does not effect your life JUST doing your normal menstration period. PMDD can be caused by a hormone in balance, and your body will try to fix it. As every woman knows, your body is constantly changing hormonally. It was horrible when i wasn't on treatment, i use the shot to help correct my imbalance. My mother and i fought like none other, i was crying all the time at school, i didnt want to go home, i became paranoid, depressed, and i was restless. I was a mess. I can't say yay or nay on Yaz, i haven't tried. I am scepticle because some of their facts are off, or they aren't including everything. My PMDD effect my ENTIRE life ALL month long. it was terrible. I'm just saying, do a lot of research on Yaz first, if not everything is on the table now, what else isn't up front?
I was on Yasmin for years and decided to try Yaz a few months ago, as I had horrible PMS/PMDD. I cannot stress enough how much Yaz screwed me up. I have always been a normal, stable, happy person. On Yaz, I became very depressed for no reason at all. I would cry for no reason. I was constantly tired and needed an endless amount of sleep. I used to work out 4 times a week and haven't been in months as I have been too tired. I have also had insane cravings for carbs and sugar. I have also experienced nausea since being on Yaz. After trying Yaz for 3.5 months, I have decided I am DONE and going back to Yasmin! I would rather be crazy for 4 days a month than every single day. Yaz completely changed my life in the worst way and absolutely ruined my summer!
I am a mother of 3 beautiful babies. After my third baby *he is 6 months now* I decided to try Yaz. I HATE IT! My acne *which I rarely get* got worse, I am constantly having headaches AND dizziness...I previously have been on Yasmine and never had any problems. I know each pill is different and will work better for others. I just took my 4th placebo pill and STILL no period. I have my new pack of Yasmine just waiting for me to start my period and get back to the regular me!
i am 17 and i had been taking yaz for almost 6 months and i gained at least 15 pounds in the first month of taking it and it made my potassium skyrocket up and thats not pleasant... you have aches everywhere and you are really tired and you dont want to deal with anything... also... it didnt shorten my periods (i was on it to help endometriosis) and i'd have my period for 2-3 weeks at a a time! not a pill i would recomend to a friend
i have been reading alot about yaz to see if it will be best for me. i have extreme cases of pms and a few of my friends take yaz and they love it. anyway as i was reading alot of people said that it did not work for them, that it had an opposite effect. then i came across someone who said that if you do not hae pmdd, then you should not take Yaz because it will have the opposite effect. she said that she had it really bad and it helped her out alot and that she recommended it. I have seen good reviews on it in other places too. my assumption is that if you have the symptoms it says it will relieve, then it will work for you. if you dont, then it will give you those symptoms. i guess it may be how the hormones work if they are supposed to relieve something that isnt there how will your body react? that is all my assumption though, i could be wrong.
I started taking Yaz about 2 years ago after taking Yasmin for 4 or 5 years (dr. decided to switch me when I complained that Yasmin wasn't helping my mood swings). I have never had a complaint about Yaz, but now that I read other women's comments, I did have some of the side effects, but just didn't attribute them to the pill. I also had some blood tests done about a year ago because of a longterm cough I had, and they thought I had a pulmonary embolism, which ended up just being a misread caused my the Yaz. I'm planning on going off it this month, so hopefully my body will "even out" quickly!
I have such a hard time taking hormonal oral contraceptives. I have tried Ortho Cyclen, Leena, OrthoCept, and maybe one more and they have ALL either made me feel like I was a different person with anger, moodiness, or crying all the time, or gave me terrible periods. I am on my 2nd pack of YAZ right now and so far the only side effect I've noticed besides some very very minor depression episodes during the first week is bloaty-ness. I think due to these pills I develop a small pooch on my lower abdomen after I eat anything, big or small. Also, my period was kinda painful but I'm gonna give it some more time to see if that evens out. They say 3 months is what it takes.
I'm a bit indifferent to Yaz. I've been on it for almost a year, but am finally considering a switch to a cheaper pill. I think I've experienced an increase in appettite, maybe a little weight gain, I do get aches, and I am very sleepy all the time. Overall, this pill didn't dramatically effect me. If anything it made my premenstrual symptoms better. Give it a go and you can always switch if need be!
I started Yaz about 2 weeks ago and in those two weeks i gained about 3 lbs (which is probably due to water retention). The reason I wanted to try Yaz was for it's diuretic ingredient to help counteract water retention, but it doesn't seem to be working for me. Not only did I gain about 3lbs, my breasts have also increased in size (GREAT!) but is very tender and heavy (PAINFUL). I'm thinking of switching after this first month but I haven't been on birth control for 7 years (I am 29) and think that maybe it will level out in a couple months. I'll see what my dr says.
I was on Yasmin for six months. I lost the desire to have sex totally. I'm a healthy active 28 year old, in a relationship. I went back to my Dr and she suggested Yaz. After 3 months more I'm done. I will try something else because I want the desire to have sex come back. My Dr. said this does happen with many of her pts taking Yaz
I have been taking Yaz for three months now and cannot beleive how much it has helped me. I have had PMDD for over 15 years now and when one Dr. put me on Prozac to help me, it only made things worse. Since I have been on Yaz my energy level has increased and I have lost a lot of weight, I no longer have mood swings and I don't get headaches or cramps and yes my periods are now only 2-3 days long. I highly reccomend Yaz, I feel like I have my life back. The last period I had surprised me because it just came on, usually I would feel all my PMDD symptoms a week before my period. Please make sure that you do have PMDD, if you don't try something else. Oh by the way my skin looks great....Many good things about Yaz on my end. Dee Munoz
I started taking Yaz only two weeks ago, but I have gained a lot of weight and have tremendous bloating. On the other end, my mood swings are completely gone. Have any of you experienced that in the beginning? Can anyone tell me if the bloating eventually eases out? I am not sure which one of the side effects I would settle with if I had to, but it would help hearing back from people with the same experience. If you have had the same symptoms, have you found a better alternative? Thanks!
My daughter was taking Yaz as a predecessor to going on Acutane for acne. After a couple months began having severe nausea and vomiting which we thought was due to the Acutane (it is known to have potentially powerful side effects) so we took her off of that treatment. The nausea and vomitting increased to the extent that she had MRI, sonogram, and ultimately colonoscopy and endoscopy to determine if there was cancer, etc. All tests were totally clean...so doctors said it must be in her head. She was also having significant mood swings and almost a paranoia. That is when I sat down and tracked back to as early as I could the initial slight nausea symptoms occurred. Determine it started at the same time as this BCP. Looked up the message boards and was horrified to see what young women were going through. I immediately told her to stop taking the drug. Within one week, my daughter could eat again and her spirits were lifted. Nice to have her back after thousands of dollars in medical tests. Very frustrating that the doctors, who knew her prescriptions, did not see the potential. Because of this and another prescription issue, I will severely consider whether I or anyone in my family will use the 'latest and greatest' drug. Will ask for what has been tried and true.
I am 42, a mother of two, who has had PCOS all her adult life. After my second and last child, I was put on Yasmin, which I stayed on for about 18 months. I did't notice any positive or negative side effects either way, but wasn't really looking for them either. Because of the PCOS, my Dr. switched me to Yaz last year and after reading the posts, I am wondering if that is where my depression came from. I am on Lexapro now for anxiety and weepiness. I am also wondering if the two together somehow conteract ay hormonal benefits. Some of it is stress related to be sure (working mom, two small children, etc.) but I really feel like I need a complete medication overhaul and wonder if I'll ever find a Dr. who can figure out a solution for my crazy PCOS body chemistry. Thanks for all your info!
I was taking Depo Provera and the shot made my life crazy. I had heart palpitations, weight gain, heartburn, anxiety, etc...
The doc put me on yaz and now I feel like I'm getting my life back. I would reccomend yaz because it has helped me with my horomone imbalance caused by the depo.
I have found my periods to be so much lighter..from two weeks to two days. I had lots of side effects in the beginning but I am on the 5th pill pack now and the only side effects I have now are: 1 really bad headache the 1st day of my period, bigger breasts :), and bad neck and chin acne I never had before (it is getting slightly better now)...no mood swings or cramps. If you have really bad pmdd like I did this pill is worth a shot. I feel so much happier and healthier.
Hi all, I have NEVER used birth control in my life and considering YAZ. Now, that I've read your reviews, you guys are scaring me!!! I really want to prevent from getting pregnant and not have to worry about if I'm pregnant everytime I have sex. I believe I'm a good canidate for PMDD. I get very moody and stressed out when I'm on my period. I really want to take YAZ for this reason, but at the same time, don't want to have any complications later on.. like trying to get pregnant in the future!! Has anyone stopped YAZ and having a hard time having a baby? HELP!!!!
4O Years old...suffered from PMDD for about 20 years, was never diagnosed just been given antidepressants. I am on my 23 pill from the 1st packet of YAZ, I bled for the 1st 15 days, feel very tired, achy, gained 3-4lbs, feel kind of teary. No acne problems. Sex drive, okay. Still taking Wellbutrin, this was perscribed for PMDD also, am supposed to give the YAZ a couple months, and then hopefully wean off the Wellbutrin. After reading hopefully these side affects will subside. I look forward to no or lighter cramps, shorter periods and better moods.
I am on my 23 pill of Yaz, 1st packet. I bleed for the 1st 15 days of the packed. I have gained 3 lbs, am very tired, achy body, was concerned it was my thyroid, but after reading I feel better that these are probably temporary side affects of Yaz. I am excited to not have cramps, and shorter periods. Does anyone just skip the white pills? I am thinking of doing this. Not have a period at all, the Doc said I could, but I didn't know if I should the 1st month.
I am 17 and I pretty much just started this pill. I am on my 2nd week. And I am wondering if this pill is really worth it. When I first started it I got really upset to my stomache and food wasnt my friend. That past in a few days, but then I also had really bad chest pains and coughing but that passed as well. I started it when i got my period and well it is going on day 9 and I still have bleeding and normally my period should be done and over with on day 7. Is this because of the effect of the pill. I have never had a period go over 7 days. Also I have had issues with controling my mood. My Boyfriend noticed that I was being different and rude. And it almost made me consider stopping. I dont know should I give it a chance? How long until all the side effects stop?
Well, I thought I'd leave my two cents here...I just turned 24, have been on Yaz for about 5 months now, and I love it. I do not have PMDD or bad acne at all, but my gynecologist suspects that I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), which has a variety of side-effects, including hair in unsightly places for a woman, skin-tags around the underarm area, and irregular periods, all due to hormonal imbalances (women with PCOS have a high level of androgens, a male-hormone.) After my first month on Yaz, my periods immediately became more regular, and more tolerable (I would bleed very heavily, and get bad cramps, during my periods, both of which have lessened significantly.) My gynecologist said that some of the other side effects of PCOS would diminish over time as well, thanks to the hormonal balance of the pill. I have not experienced any mood swings or depression, and haven't gained any weight (in fact I lost 5lbs, not necessarily due to Yaz, but at least I'm not gaining it.) I had some very mild nausea during my first month on Yaz, as well as break-through bleeding during the first month, but since then I haven't had any negative side effects. I'm very sorry to all of you out there who have tried this and it hasn't worked for you. For those of you considering trying Yaz, I would recommend at least trying it and see how it affects you (my sister-in-law takes Yaz as well, and she also likes it, and hasn't had any negative side-effects.)
I think people who decide to post comments on here about their experiences with birth control need to keep in mind that each brand (w/ its different hormones)works differently for each person. In essence, just because you personally have had a negative experience with one type shouldn't be a reason for you to post recommendations for people not to take a certain form of birth control due to your specific experience. For the past 3 years, I had taken ortho tri-cyclen but was still experiencing symptoms of PMDD. I was skeptical in switching to another type but with recommendations from my dermatologist as well as a friend who is on Yaz, I started taking it about 2 months ago and am now on my second pill pack of Yaz. I have a had some hormone-related 'episodes', which I believe are due to my body making the transition from OTC to Yaz. However, I would highly recommend anyone who is considering taking Yaz to go ahead and try it. Keep in mind that people posting personal 'horror' stories on here are actually doing you disservice to recommend not taking one form or birth control or the other. Do some research and, more importantly..talk to your doctor first before making any rash decisions based on other people's experiences. Honestly, it could take trying a few different brands before you find one that is right for you. Good luck!
i am 16 and i just started taking yaz. i feel like im pregnant. i am tired, im bloated, ive gained like 3 pounds, my face is breaking out.. im pretty much a mess. i dont know if i should switch or what.. ive been on the pill for almost 3 weeks.
help please =)
"i am 16 and i just started taking yaz. i feel like im pregnant. i am tired, im bloated, ive gained like 3 pounds, my face is breaking out.. im pretty much a mess. i dont know if i should switch or what.. ive been on the pill for almost 3 weeks.
help please =)"
27 April, 2008 11:57
These are common side effects of the pill. Your body requires time to adjust to the new hormones you're giving it. Don't switch to another as you may experience the same thing. I would ride it out for another month or so and see if the side effects go away on their own. If they don't, then go see your doctor.
I am a 19 year old, I got the 1st dose of Depo Provera since 11/2007 and have been pmdd since then to now, and was wondering if I take YAZ would it stop the PMDD?
Hi i've been in Yaz for 3 months now. I've been feeling really bad, 3 weeks ago i started being short of breath i went to my primary doctor and explained to her how i was feeling and she send me to the hospital for some exams which were chest x-ray, ekg, lung scan(perfurin and ventilation scan) and a venour doppler all the exams came out perfect i do not have any problem, but i still have shortness of breath practically the whole day for almost 3 weeks know it doesn't go away and know i even feel my face numb besides short of breath. I did ask my primary doctor if she thought birth control had something to do but she just told me to keep on taking them that when i feel this symptoms to go to the emergency room, but im thinking why the emergency room if she did not found anything wrong. I want to stop taking them but i have been suffering from severe dizziness taking meclizine for the past 2 years and since i started on Yaz my dizziness has gone but now i feel very bad with the shortness of breath and numbness on all my left side and on my feet plants and i just feel like crying for any reason. Have anyone felt this? Is it Yaz the reason for shortness of breath and numbness? Though my doctor did not told me to discontinue the pills should i stop taking it? Is there anyone out there who have had the same problem like me? Please advise me.
Hello Anonymous,
I certainly empathize with the concerns you are having. Are you on any other medications, supplements or have you received a recent vaccine?
If the answer is negative for all three I would stop taking Yaz and see if the symptoms you are having go away. You will have to use an alternative birth control method - like a condom - during that time and follow up with your doctor after one or two weeks.
If you are progressing with your symptoms by all means see your primary doctor then.
Regards,
Paul Zickler MD,
Birth Control Buzz
Hello Anonymous (May 07/08),
I am not sure exactly what your symptoms of PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) are but I do not think taking YAZ birth control pills would help, except if you are having irregular bleeding.
In which case I would discuss this with your primary care physician and decide on the best birth control method that is best for you.
Regards,
Paul Zickler MD,
Birth Control Buzz
My doctor gave some Yaz sample packs to try! I haven't been on BC for 4 years now but I started it in hopes to help with my two weeks of hell from PMDD every month. well, I started Yaz for only 3 days and decided to stop taking it. I was extremely tired and felt bloated and I was very cloudy minded and couldn't think clearly and my normally effective ADHD medicine wasn't working! I started to break out on my face and chest which I never have problems with acne! I was so tired and depressed feeling, couldn't even get out of bed in those three days of taking yaz. I truly did not feel like myself!I didn't think that this stuff could do all of this in 3 days and thought I was getting the flu or something! so I stopped taking it. a day later I got horrible cramps and started bleeding like never before! Very clotty and heavy bleeding. It was horrrible.I hope I didn't screw my body up for good! Then I read all of these reviews and I'm glad Im not alone or there was something wrong with me! I hope that this bleeding subsides soon! I was just on my period a week ago! Its crazy that this birth control does this and only after just 3 days! Since I stopped taking it though I have started to feel normal again and my face is clearing up! Its very strange all of this happened and very scary. I know Yaz may work well for some people ( my two friends love it and works good for them) but it seems that the bad weighs out the good from Yaz. I'm just glad I'm not alone in my experience!
Hi, I have been taking yaz for a year now after switching from yasmin. I started yaz because my doctor said it would help my acne and it did, it worked wonders, better than anything else I have ever tried, but, I have been depressed, moody, tired, irritable and have lost my sex drive completely while on this pill. I am going to ask my docotr to switch me to something else, but I am afraid of my terrible acne coming back. Does anyone know of anyother BC pill that will help acne?
I have been taking Yaz for about 6 months now, before this I was taking Yasmin. Ever since, I have been having problems. For the first 3-4 months I had major anxiety was pretty moody. It leveled off a bit after this, but I still feel anxious much more than normal. I have been living with my boyfriend for over a year, and dating for about 3. I am VERY attracted to him, but have no desire to be intimate with him. I have also completely lost my sex drive, and from reading the other blogs I am now wondering if all of these symptoms I have been having are due to Yaz. In addition, I have most recently been experiencing heart palpitations, especially around or before my period. Is anyone else experiencing heart palpitations? It just seems that ever since I started taking Yaz, my body has not been right!
I just started Yaz yesterday. I am 33 years old and I have never used oral contraceptives. I have to admit, I feel quite nervous after reading all of the posted comments. I appreciate those who have shared your positive experiences. It sounds like nausea is a common symptom for many of you. My doctor warned me of this as well and so I am taking the pill before bed at night. I would love to hear any further positive experiences. I plan to give it a few weeks and post my experience. Hoping for the best.
I am actually stunned by all these negative side effects people are having!!! I switched from yasmin to yaz, been on it half a year now and I can't stop singing its praises. No more migraines. My acne CLEARED up, esp on my back... I don't have any changes to my sex drive, I find I want it more, have no dryness, no hair growth, but BEST OF ALL no more Horrible and VIOLENT moodiness, I feel for the first time... clear in my head and not over emotional and angry like I had been for years... I used to fight with my husband all the time. because of my moods. Now I just put up with his dumbness and sometimes... even laugh to myself. I am sorry that it hasn't worked for some of us, I hope you find something that does... I don't smoke, I exercise 4X + a week, eat healthy, don't have high blood pressure, maybe this is a factor too...
I just started yaz three days ago. I am 37 and suffer from horrible pmdd. I get my period every 21 days and start getting pmdd about two weeks before my period. I get so sick with cramps, headache, nausea and vomiting, weight gain,I eat everything in the house! It controls my life! I've always been a stay at home mom, so I've just dealt with it and took anaprox. Now I'm going back to school and need something. I can't suffer at school. I've always had pms, but now it's alot worse. I started yaz three days ago. So far so good, just a little nausia. Scared of some of the side effects. Is it safe?
My advice would be to give it 6 months. I have been on Yaz for about 6 months and I am very pleased with it's results. Although I felt some immediate positive effects, it took 6 months to get my cycle regular, and learn when was the best time of day for me to take it. Definitely balanced out my moods/hormones and allowed me to get a grip on life. Prior to Yaz I often felt out of control.
Thanks Yaz for giving me a new lease on life.
I have almost finished my first pack of pills, so far the only side affect that really bothers me is the moodswings. i just had my 5 year iud tooken out i loved my iud, but decided we need somthing more permanent. so while im waiting for my husband to get his vasectomy im on yaz. im 27 never took a birth control pill before, so this whole experience is freaking me out! im hoping with time i will be myself again, i wont have to call my yaz my angry pills anymore! the way it sounds ill just have to give it time! but its so good to know other people feel the same way, its not me its the pills!!!!!
HATE HATE HAAAAAAAATE YAZ!!!!
I hate long posts but I have to warn other women trying to get birth control. Especially women who are trying to get RID of this "PMDD" that suddenly appears as a real disease that "ONLY" Yaz can take care of...
I had finally found the RIGHT bc with Yasmin. I was sick for the first month, but finally I was regularly menstruating. My skin cleared up, my cramps weren't debilitating and I wasn't manic depressive.
Then, Yaz came along and for some reason every doctor has this need to push this horrible "alternate" on me.
I gave Yaz a shot for 3 months. I was sad all the time. I gained 15 pounds, I cried every chance I was alone, I was irritable and I was moody. Everything that Yaz says it controls!
I stopped taking bc for 6 months, and then recently found out I had many ovarian cysts...the doctor who treated me at my college clinic only had Yaz to give me for free. Since I was so broke.
"It's the same as Yasmin!!! You can't tell me it's different. I'm a doctor." She kept saying over and over again.
Wrong, it's different.
And I was right to refuse taking it because the month I tried it again to try and get my ovaries right again I was so depressed again, I was feeling really hateful to myself and my body. I've never been so angry, at myself or my friends and family. I was impulsive and irritable. It was scary. I was a different person....
Please consider something else. Yasmin is so wonderful, I am on that now it's always been perfect. Yaz has been the worst experience of my life. Sorry for the long post. Be wary.
So...I've been on Yaz for 2 motnhs and started my 3rd pill pack yesterday. I LOVE it. The only symtoms Ive really had were the first week I had some intense cravings. After that, I was okay. I haven't gained weight; I've actually lost. I have definitely NOT lost any sex drive. I'm just as driven now as I was before. I had PMDD before Yaz, and now it's gone. I did have spotting after my first period with Yaz that hasn't stopped. I am currently on my second period, so I don't know if it will ocntinue. But they say that's normal for the first 3 months. My first period came with some really bad cramps, worse than before, that lasted the hwole time, but they only lasted for a day or two the 2nd time. I suspect they will get better and go away within the next month or two. Yaz has really helped with my PMDD and major mood swings. It really has changed my life for the better. I haqve not experienced any side effect that I cannot live with, and I think that they will go away. And my acne hasn't changed much. I guess it might havw gotten a little better, but nothing significant. I hope this helps. =]
This is my 3rd night of taking Yaz, and I have woke up with soreness in my neck. I don't know if it is due to the Yaz, or just sleeping on it wrong. My whole body seemed to ache last night, but I am going to continue. I want the acne benefits, and I haven't had a period in 6 months, so I am doing it for regulation too. Does anyone know how long it could take to see the benefits with my acne? Does it actually reduce the oiliness of your face?
I am 27 years old and never try any birth control pills before. I have been dealing with PMDD for the last 10 years. Today I started the YAZ but I am still skeptible about it because some of your comment are sound scary. Anyway let me keep a try for a week and see what is gonna happen. I will update you all.
Thanks
I was on Yaz for 8 months. I HATED it. I've been on several hormonal contraceptives over the years, and none had side effects like this. I totally lost all of my sex drive; it's only now (four months later) that it's even starting to come back at all. I was anxious constantly, and always crying about something, whether or not it made any sense. I gained weight - I don't know how much, because I don't faithfully weigh myself, but I have gone up three pants sizes since I went on it a year ago. I am trying out LoestrinFe now to see if that has better effects.
After only 6 months on Yaz, I developed bilateral pulmonary emboli. I was 41 at the time but I have had three successful pregnancies, I'm a competitive swimmer, very fit and active, a non-smoker and have NO history in my family of any kind of blood clotting conditions. Be VERY careful of Yaz. I have read SOOO many postings on the internet now about women who shouldn't have any kind of adverse reaction having life threatening problems with this drug. Just wait, we'll see the class action suit soon enough...
i am 17 years old & i have been on Yaz for 2 months now. it has helped my acne So much & before the pill i had really bad acne. i am now im my last week of my second pack & i am begining to feel nausea & mood swings. before starting the pill i was pregnant & i had a miscarrige. So now with having these symptoms its scaring my boyfriend & i that i may be pregnant again but as im reading into the Yaz pill it is the side effects. So im guessing there should be no worries as to me being pregnant. other than that the pill has done nothing but good for me! :]
i would recommend it to anyone wanting to prevent pregnancy.
I have just almost finished my 3rd pack of Yaz.
I'm 37, am done having babies, and can't afford to have my tubes tied right now; so thought I'd give the pill a try again. When I was on the pill in my early 20's I felt like it made me crazy. My cycle has always been very regular and I haven't ever really had a problem with PMDD or acne. My Dr. prescribed Yaz because I was looking for something that had a very low dose of hormones and I'm petite.
My side effects:
Nausea
Achiness
Exhausted all of the time (which has gotten worse instead of better.)
Horrible headaches
Feel short of breath all the time
On and off insomnia
MAJOR mood swings & irritability (especially a week prior to getting my period)
Anxiety
Cramping in the bottoms of my feet
Loss of sex drive
Acne
I was an upbeat, happy person 3 months ago and feel like I've suddenly turned into someone else - which I think my son and boyfriend would agree to... Although I did some research on this pill, I think I was so focused on the shortened period, etc., that I overlooked all of the possible side effects (which it seems like I have!)
I'm not going to take anymore and will hopefully feel like myself again in the very near future! Yaz shmaz - ugh.
Hi,
I've been on yaz now for 4months. I think it helped me out alot. the first month alot of spotting and i felt like throwing up for about 2 weeks. But it all went away within the second month.
you just have to remember everybody's body reacts differently to everything!
hi, im a 20 yr old college student. ive been taking yaz for about 6 months now. it cleared up my acne and i no longer get terrible cramps like i use to. my mood tends to b better now a day, although at times i get irritable but im not as depressed as i use to be. yaz was my first oral contraceptive. the one thing i agree on with mostly everyone else is that the pill makes me tired. all i want to do is to sleep and when i wake up i want more sleep. but besides that, it works pretty well for me.
I'm 19 years old and have been on and off birth control pills since I was about 16. I was on a generic ortho for a while, but it made my life horrible. I got extreme panic attacks in the most bizarre situations, had a sudden terrible fear of being around large crowds, and I had insane phobias that I never had experienced before. I was petrified of closed spaces, and constantly paranoid about throwing up. I was completely insane, and was going to college, so I couldn't have these fears holding me back. I completely went off the pill and was back to normal by the middle of my first semester. Plus, I was single then and didn't need to be on the pill, except to regulate my periods. After I went off the pill, my periods completely stopped. Well, following this time I went through a lot of medical drama, as pituitary cysts were found in my brain and thought to be the cause of all the trouble I'd had. I hadn't gotten my period for almost a year when I decided to try Yaz. I took it to attempt to regulate myself again, and to stop having pregnancy scares as I am in a relationship again now. I have been on Yaz for one month, and so far, SO GOOD! The only problem I would say that I had with it was that I started taking the placebo pills and did not get my period. I was on my fourth placebo when mine started, and it was far from lighter than I had been used to. It was very heavy, and I was slightly paranoid of pregnancy when my period did not start. But, I have never been happier with a pill's effects. Honestly, the way that I felt on my other pills was horendous, all the time. Since I started Yaz I have been just waiting for the crazy thoughts to come back, and they haven't. I feel the same as I did before the pills. As far as weight loss or gain, I've stayed fairly stagnant, if anything lost some. I have never had acne and still don't, and my mood has been fine.But for anyone who experienced horrible mental reactions to other birth control hormones, PLEASE try Yaz! It could work for you like it did for me!
I am 27 years old and this is my third week of taking Yaz. Last week I started bleeding in between my period and it is still going on. It is about a week now. Can anyone tell me if is okey please because I am really scared.
Thank You
I think what you may be experiencing is breakthrough bleeding, which is quite normal. Many low-dose OC's (like Yaz) have this as a pesty side effect. I would keep an eye on things and make an appointment with your doctor if the bleeding persists or becomes heavier.
Thank you Ashlynn for your comment. The bleeding stop and I feel okey now. I think will continue with the bc because it help me alot. My mood have change and no sight effect at all. I love it.
Thank you
I loved my Yasmin for over 5 years, but then my insurance would no longer cover it. Being sky high, my dr. offered me samples of Yaz. Of course I found out it is only about 5 bucks cheaper & also not covered. I just started my fourth box and I have noticed I have extremely dry, red, and sometimes itchy skin especially on my face and arms. The Yaz is all I can think of that has changed. I noticed someone said their acne got worse with Yaz, but has anyone else experienced drier skin in general? I'm ready to bear the price and go back to Yasmin.
Has anyone else experience drier skin with Yaz? My face especially has become drier, red, and itchy at times. I've also noticed drier skin on my arms. I'm ready to go back to Yasmin!
After one year on Yaz, I started on a terrible downward spiral of depression. Each month, I cared less and less about everything I used to be interested in, including socializing with my friends. I gained over 15 pounds in a few months. Worst of all, my libido totally disappeared, which caused problems between my husband and me. After reading about Yaz, I realized that it was a likely reason why this was happening to me. I stopped taking Yaz just over a month ago, and my life has completely turned around. I feel like myself again and everyone has noticed. It was strange because I actually really loved Yaz when I first started it, then once I hit one ful year, it had a completely different effect on me.
i was on estrostep for a few years and then switched to yaz right before i left for college. throughout the year i attributed my increased stress levels and unstable emotional condition to being in a new environment at school and to other things that were going on in my life. i was constantly tired and depressed. i didnt think that the pill had anything to do with it until one of my good friends suffered from the same symptoms after going on yaz. once school work died down and i felt comfortable at school, i decided to stay on the pill and give it another chance...bad idea. it continued to make me depressed and unable to control my emotions. i finally went off of it and i feel like myself again.
I was on Yasmin for a little over a year because of ovarian cysts. Once I started the Yasmin, my acne pretty much cleared up. I had one cyst that would just not go away, and I had it surgically removed in May. My doctor said that Yaz may work better for me than the Yasmin, so she gave me 2 sample packs to try to see if I like it before actually getting a prescription filled. I just took my tenth pill tonight, and I've been breaking out like crazy this week. I haven't broken out like this since before I started the Yasmin over a year ago. I'm looking at both packs of pills now, and the only difference is 0.01mg of Ethinyl Estradiol. Yasmin has 0.03mg and Yaz has 0.02mg. They both have 3mg of Drospirenone. I wouldn't think that one-hundredth of a milligram of a hormone would make such a huge difference. After these ten days, I'm seriously considering going back to Yasmin. I can not handle the breakouts. I'm 27, I'm too old for this stuff. I was just wondering if anyone else had the same problem and stuck it out. If so, how long before things finally calmed down. So far, the breakouts are the only side effect I've noticed.
it will make two months in four days since ive been on yaz this is my first oc that ive been in so i dont have anything to compare it to at first it looked like my acne was getting better but its getting worst b/c at first i had some small bumps but now i have huge pimples and the nausea is horrible but i am not saying its negative i guess i have to give it a little longer but i would actually say that the nausea is the worst thing
What would happen if u keep taking the active pills without stopping
Ladies,
Let us not forget that God's law is higher than any other : Genesis 3:16 "Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee". These words were spoken to Eve (first woman on Earth), after the first sin ever committed.
"What would happen if u keep taking the active pills without stopping"
02 July, 2008 18:17
Dear Anonymous,
If you were to keep taking your active pills, you would probably stop getting your period. Please speak with your doctor first if you are thinking about doing this.
I am a 25 year old teacher who is having major trouble with yaz. I have only been on it for 5 weeks but I have made the decision to stop taking it. After I started taking Yaz I began to have heart palpitations, shortness of breath and massive cramps during my period. I have never had a problem with cramping or PMS until I started Yaz. Along with all the other side effects I had an abnormal discharge during my period which I later found out was the lining of my uterus. Although this will not cause any long term harm to my body it is still a very scary thing for any woman to experience. The doctor told me these side effects, including the loss of uterine lining, are normal when taking yaz and he told me it would be ok to continue the use of Yaz but I have opted to stop taking it.
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