Yaz and acne

soccermomof2 · 09-29-2006, 02:20 PM

I just started Yaz (birth control) about 2 weeks ago. My ob/gyn thought it may help my skin. I have been very oily and breaking out since I gave birth in February. Has anyone else been taking Yaz and has it helped acne?

♥Tala♥ · 10-01-2006, 08:05 PM

I just started using it today, and I have acne pretty bad. I'll let you know if it helps.

soccermomof2 · 10-02-2006, 09:32 AM

cool. I just started my 3rd week Saturday night. Please keep me updated, and I will you too, on your progress and symptoms. Some days I am better than others. Acne is so strange, nothing there one minute, then the next time you look in the mirror, there is a new one in a place where there were none before! Have you ever been on birth control before? If so, what kinds and did you have any luck with your acne? I have been on orthotricyclen, but it was about 4-5 years ago and I had to stop taking it b/c it gave me sever headaches. So, far, no headaches with Yaz! Also, do you mind me asking your age? I am 28 and just wondering if we are close to the same age if we will have the same reactions.

soccermomof2 · 10-09-2006, 11:53 AM

Just wondering if anyone else was on the birth control pill Yaz and wanted to know their experiences......anything would be helpful. I am 28 years old and just am finishing my 1st pack of Yaz. I was put on it to help with my acne, but so far, have not noticed much difference. My dr said the magic number is 3 months, but I wondered if anyone had any experiences to share

jlc5 · 10-23-2006, 02:18 PM

I just started my 3rd month of YAZ. Before starting YAZ I would get the occasional pimple, usually around the time I got my period. I asked my OBG to perscribe a pill that would not cause acne or weight gain and would help with my severe cramps. She suggested YAZ. Unfortunately for me it has seemed to increase the amount of pimples I am getting. My OBG suggested I wait a full 3 months before I decide to change pills so I am waiting till the end of this pack before I decide to stay on it or change. Other than an increase in acne the other side effects that I have noticed are, trouble sleeping(I wake up alot at night, didn't before the pill), sore breasts and being very emotional (cry easily)during my period. It has really helped with my severe cramps and my period is now very light and only 1 to 2 days.