I just started taking Yasmin last Monday. I was wondering if this is normal. My breast are getting big and they are soo soo soo sore. It's almost like I am pregnant or like they get right before I start my period but today is my last day of my cycle. They are also very lumpy. My left side always feels a little lumpy more so when I'm on my period but now both feel lumpy. Is that normal? Also, anyone else on this have you gained weight? I am so afraid to gain weight. I am getting married in June and they ordered me a size 0 in the dress yes a 0 and I'm so afraid now on BC that it's going to be way too small. Also, yesterday I kept feeling as though I was going to fall. Is this just my body getting use to the pill?

The breast tenderness and swelling is not uncommon with any bcp, particularly when you first start it. Give it 2-3 months to see if your side effects go away before trying another pill. Often in 3 months the only side effects you will have will be very tollerable or none at all, sometimes you will need to try a different pill. Its hard to say. I have been on Yasmin for a while and I really like it. I had some random cramping and breast tenderness for just under 2 months, but now I don't have any side effects.

As for the weight gain, some women do, some don't. And some gain only on certain pills. Some women lose weight. So just keep track of your weight for a while and make sure you aren't gaining if you are concerned about it. If you gain any, most of the time it is just a few pounds. You are starting the pill early enough that you will know full well what your body does before your wedding time!

Breast changes are normal on the pill. I think your body is just getting used to the pill. Also, about your weight....you can gain on the pill but also some women lose. Who knows which one you'll be or whether you'll change at all? Since you're concerned about the weight issue, try to weigh yourself weekly so if you see your weight creeping up you can jump on it before it gets out of hand with a diet/exercise combo.

Yes it is normal for breast tenderness and getting bigger too. I am on Yasmin and my breasts don't get tender regularly, but do every now and then. It SHOULD get better, and if it doesn't you might want to switch pills. They are different for everyone.

Yasmin did not make me gain weight. It is good with preventing bloating too. I heard that a lot of pills do NOT cause weight gain. My doctor told me that some make people want to eat more, therefore gaining it THAT way, but that most don't cause it. So who knows! I don't know a single person that has gained weight JUST from the pill. From the shot, yes. I lost weight on the pill but I was changing my diet and working out, so I don't think the pill affected me at all. It does help with bloating during my periods though.. I don't bloat unless I eat tons of salty foods that upset my stomach.