Yasmin Users: a few questions??? - Birth Control Message Board

amber_k33 · 08-15-2007, 10:15 PM

Hello all,

I start Yasmin in about a week or so...Just wondering what I will experience in the first couple weeks?

*How long did it take for you to get used to Yasmin?

*How about your acne? Better, worse, same?

*Did you experience breakthrough bleeding (main reason I had to switch)?

*How did your mood change or maybe it didn't?

*Also I have read a lot about breast growth and tenderness while on this pill? Did your breasts stay swollen or did that go away after a few months? I wouldn't mind an increase but if they are going to be sore I would like to know before I start talking it! haha

Thanks!!
Amber

5han · 08-15-2007, 10:44 PM

I take YAZ which has pretty much the same outcome as Yasmin does. I hated it to start with. I had breakthrough bleeding within the first week, my boobs hurt so bad, my lower back and ovaries felt like they were ovulating constantly, I was significantly more tired than I had been before the pill, and I also felt sick to my stomach a lot. I was a tiny bit moody. This all lasted for about 2 weeks and I was just about to quit taking it the bleeding stopped, the pain stopped, the fatigue and breast tenderness stopped. I have noticed my boobs are indeed bigger, and my moods have been sooo even keel for the past 4 months. I have never felt like a more sane person. I had PMDD pretty bad. It would last 2 weeks before my period and a week after, so I only ever had 1 week per month where I was normal. Now I'm ALWAYS normal. I'm not sure if yasmin has the same effects though. I also used to get about 4 or 5 migraines every month due to hormone fluctuation and now I only get 1 a month EXACTLY when I start my sugar pill and my hormones drop, and I don't mind that as much.

So yeah, if it causes unpleasant side effects, keep taking it! Get your sleep and drink plenty of water and the side effects could be gone in as soon as a few weeks. Your boobs will probably grow though. This was a good thing for me.

annlouise · 08-16-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 5han

I take YAZ which has pretty much the same outcome as Yasmin does. I hated it to start with. I had breakthrough bleeding within the first week, my boobs hurt so bad, my lower back and ovaries felt like they were ovulating constantly, I was significantly more tired than I had been before the pill, and I also felt sick to my stomach a lot. I was a tiny bit moody. This all lasted for about 2 weeks and I was just about to quit taking it the bleeding stopped, the pain stopped, the fatigue and breast tenderness stopped. I have noticed my boobs are indeed bigger, and my moods have been sooo even keel for the past 4 months. I have never felt like a more sane person. I had PMDD pretty bad. It would last 2 weeks before my period and a week after, so I only ever had 1 week per month where I was normal. Now I'm ALWAYS normal. I'm not sure if yasmin has the same effects though. I also used to get about 4 or 5 migraines every month due to hormone fluctuation and now I only get 1 a month EXACTLY when I start my sugar pill and my hormones drop, and I don't mind that as much.

So yeah, if it causes unpleasant side effects, keep taking it! Get your sleep and drink plenty of water and the side effects could be gone in as soon as a few weeks. Your boobs will probably grow though. This was a good thing for me.

Have you gained weight with YAZ and did your face break out. Did your complexion get better or worse? The doctor put my daughter on Levora 24 and I have not read great reviews about it. Some people say they have really bad break out of acne with Levora 24. Thanks for your help with YAZ

jen52983 · 08-16-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by amber_k33

*How long did it take for you to get used to Yasmin?

*How about your acne? Better, worse, same?

*Did you experience breakthrough bleeding (main reason I had to switch)?

*How did your mood change or maybe it didn't?

*Also I have read a lot about breast growth and tenderness while on this pill? Did your breasts stay swollen or did that go away after a few months? I wouldn't mind an increase but if they are going to be sore I would like to know before I start talking it! haha

* My first 2 weeks on Yasmin I experienced headaches and nausea. The nausea lessened if I ate when I took the pill. So for me, it took about 2 weeks for the negative side effects to fade away. But I'd say over all that my body took a month to fully adjust with the good and bad of the pill.

* My acne improved. I took about a month to notice that. It was never really bad, but my monthly breakouts lessened. For example, if before Yasmin I'd get 5 pimples before my period, After Yasmin I'd get 2. BUT-- I recently stopped taking Yasmin (April was my last month) and around June my face basically exploded. I noticed my face gradually getting worse. I can't 100% say that it was b/c I stopped using the Pill.. but I will say that I started Yasmin up again even more recently (I'm in my 2nd week of the pack) So far, the skin looks MUCH better! Well.. I should say that it's back to the way it was before ever starting Yasmin. Hopefully it will improve again in a couple weeks.

* I didn't have any problems with breakthrough bleeding/spotting. I started the placebo pills on Sunday and got my period on Wednesday. It was clock work for the entire 9 months I used the pill. When I stopped, my period was 7 days late. Now, instead of a 28 day cycle, I'll get it around 30-32 day cycle. That will change again once I start the placebo pills. I'm expecting that maybe it will be a bit late... first month is always a test round.

* I chose Yasmin to helped my moods; severe mood swings and depression. It helped me tremendously! I didn't realize just how much, until May rolled around and I was my horrid self again. That was main reason I started using again.

* I wish I experienced some breast growth! My boobs always got a bit tender and swollen before my period, and they still do. Yasmin doesn't seem to have had an effect on my breasts!

Just some other things that I feel are worth mentioning.. severe cramps were another reason I started BC and while on Yasmin cramps were practically non-existant. Also, I never, ever felt bloated while taking Yasmin. That comes at the price of peeing a lot! But I'd rather pee 8 times a day than feel fat and bloated for a week!

I hope your experience with Yasmin will be a good one!

Longview · 08-17-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by amber_k33

*How long did it take for you to get used to Yasmin?

*How about your acne? Better, worse, same?

*Did you experience breakthrough bleeding (main reason I had to switch)?

*How did your mood change or maybe it didn't?

*Also I have read a lot about breast growth and tenderness while on this pill? Did your breasts stay swollen or did that go away after a few months? I wouldn't mind an increase but if they are going to be sore I would like to know before I start talking it! haha

Well i have been on Yasmin for over a year and i must say its a good pill, but mighty expensive as each month i get it it goes up in price.
Ill try my best to answer your questions.

*Well this hasnt been the first pill ive been on, but i didnt really notice how long it took me to get use to it. I could tell a change but id say a few months.

*Ive been on 3 pills. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, Solia, and Yasmin my face has been the best on OTC LO but its still good on Yasmin, a few pimples ever other month id say is what i have experienced. now on the lo i had a clear face from beggining to end.

*The reason that i had to switch the lo was from breakthrough bleeding too....i have not had this since on any other pill including yasmin. very satisfied with that.

*I cant really tell if i have had mood changes, but i have heard that i have...i would say yasmin has changed my mood if i really think about it but maybe even for better and not worse.

*Ever since i have began the pill my breasts have gotten bigger...not too much but at least a cup size. on yasmin i have not experienced breasts tenderness....only a few days before my period but nothing major.

hope this helps...