Bras symptoms and conditions

I am so happy I read this site today. I started Yasmin about 6 months ago and heard from the doctors nothing except good things. I was on tricylcen 2 years prior but wanted to try something new because I found that I gain weight while i was on tricyclen so the doctor suggested Yasmin. It wasn't until I read this site that everything I am experiencing was due to Yasmin.

Probably the biggest side effect was the loss of my sex drive and depression. My sex drive was always high and then within 3 months it was completely gone and it really scared me that is was gone for good and I am only 26. I am so happy to know that this could be the reason because this was starting to put a real strain on my relationship with my boyfriend

I didn't know about it giving you larger boobs, but it makes sense now since I can't fit my bras anymore.

Does anyone has any suggestions of what to do next. Obviously I am going off it once I am done this month, but what pill would you suggest I take?

Good to know. I started on Loestrin fe 2 months before my wedding. When the wedding day arrived my dress was a little snug. I had noticed that my breasts were getting larger, but nothing that seemed too out of control. I snipped out the cups the seamstress had sewn in to "fill me out" and away we went. However, I am now finishing up my 3rd pack and I have now put on 20 lbs in the 3 weeks since the wedding. At first I was thinking my eating might have gotten a little out of control (we stayed at an all inclusive for the honeymoon) but since returning my eating habits have returned to normal. Now, none of my clothes fit. I had to buy new bras because I have gone up two cup sizes. I am now a 36 DD, was a 36 C. The weight gain is particularly troublesome to me because I lost about 80 lbs 3 years ago and don't want any of it back!!! I am also experiencing fine bumps on my forehead and I haven't experienced acne since I was a teenager. I have also had difficulty with spotting...and it is so annoying. I will spot for several days, stop and then repeat the cycle over again. I was bleeding so much on my wedding day that I had to use a tampon, and I was on week 2 of the pack! I have not had a proper "period" yet. Luckily I have an appointment with my GYN in 3 weeks.
The last birth control pill I was taking, over a year ago, was Yasmin. But I noticed after about 2 months on that I was starting to experience symptoms of depression. I had just started a new job and didn't like it, and thought that that was the issue. After crying on the way to work everyday for 3 weeks for no reason it occurred to me that it might be the pill. I stopped taking it and nearly immediately noticed the tearfulness disappeared. Perhaps I am just one of those who can't tolerate the pill.

wow after reading your posts i feel much better!!! i thought i was losing my mind...i have terrible periods, full seven days terrible painful cramps, just periods from hell come to find out i have endometriosis and an ovary thats stuck to the vaginal wall my doctor put me on loestrin 24 and its been the pill from hell im constantly bleeding on and off, my right leg goes numb, i had healthy clear skin and now its really dry with fine bumps, my mood swings are crazy im happy then i want to cry, depressed most definitely, constant headaches and nausea after taking it and this is only my first month taking it, i also noticed that im always cold!!! i would rather put up with my painful period then this crap

I was put on Femcon for a cyst and I can tell you that I am going back to the Dr next week to switch to another pill. Terrible mood swings, some cramping and severe breast pain so bad that I can only wear a sports bra 2 weeks before my period and I'm, only a B cup. My husband noticed immediately the massive swelling like I was pregnant. My normal bras won't fit during the 2 weeks (week before and week during )and sometimes 10 days after my period and they are so painful. I even think I am depressed because I am moody and very snappy. I've never been on any anti-depressant and my life is going great so there's no need for me to be so moody. Sex drive has also decreased.

I have been on Yasmin on and off for about 5 years and never had any trouble until recently. In fact, I thought it was the most amazing pill- no side effects! I recommended it to all of my friends and family. Recently my sister had to get off of it after being on it for 2 years due to bloating and heavier/uncontrolled periods. I have been progressively getting more and more bloated. I'm barely fitting in my bras now and feel like a whale! I usually get on and off birth control and this is the first time that I've been on the Yasmin consistently for 2 years. It seems like 2 years is Pivotal for people- that the symptoms progress over time or start showing up around 2 years if you don't take a break from it- which I really do not get! I go to the GYN soon and will talk with her but I think the answer is just getting off of it for a few months to take a break. The other pills give me awful side effects right up front. Has anyone switched to another bc pill and had success? I'd love suggestions....

I had my Mirena IUD put in May 1st of 2007 and all the side effects that came along with it......the constant spotting, acne, itching breasts (which I thought was due to new bras that I had just purchased), nausea, depression (which I had to go back to taking Wellbutrin), no energy; tired all the time. My biggest side effect which I have not found any others to have is Allergies. I know it sounds crazy, but I have never had problems with allergies until a month and half after getting the IUD, extreme allergy symptoms, swollen glands, neck pain, very shortness of breath; to the point that I was down for a whole day here and there, I am having to take Allegra; had to get a steroid shot. Now that it is cold, I thought I would be getting break from the allergies, nope. I joined a gym hoping that it would help in giving me energy, nope.........I have talked to my Dr and the nurses that work with my gyno and they act as if I am making this stuff up. It is very frustrating when you know that your body has done a complete 360 in the wrong direction and everyone seems to think your crazy.

Well I am having my IUD taken out as soon as I can!

I just finished my 2nd pack of Femcon . For the first 3 or 4 weeks I had headaches and was nauseous often. The symptoms were more avoidable when I began taking the pill at night. I occasionally still woke feeling nauseous, but it didn't last long and soon ended. My breasts have gotten bigger as I now have trouble fitting into some of my bras. I am not complaining though, since I was a small B cup before. They are still tender and feel tougher. I also did notice I was getting some big zits (3 or 4 at once when I usually have 1, if any, a month) the first few weeks were hell, but I am glad I stuck it out. I know the side effects can really be miserable, but I encourage you to try and stick it out, for at least a month and definitely try, if you can, to take your pill a couple hours before bedtime so you can hopefully sleep through the unpleasantness.

good luck! (:

Oh my goodness!!! I am SO glad I found this site. I got my Mirena April 2007. I had been on Depo for far too long and as my husband and I still don't want children for now, Mirena seemed the next best bet. I HAD done research and at the time didn't find anything that scared me off. I wish I had dug around more! I have been having various side effects, one of which is the HORRIBLE itchy and sore breasts I get every couple of weeks or so! I have had to hide just so I can rub the dang things to get some momentary relief! I also get the worst dang migraines once a month...about 2 weeks before I spot. The lightbulb recently went off that the weird acne I've been getting is likely related to this dang thing inside me too. I have NEVER had acne and am used to getting compliments on my "good skin". I am 29, have a good skin care regime and have the worst skin of my life! Add that to bloating and sore, itchy boobs, and oh boy, do I feel just great about myself! I didn't even mention the arthiritic-like pain I've been having in my hands and my carpal tunnel symptoms that started about July...I am going to make an appt with my doctor asap. Even if there are many possible explanations for everything, this is too weird. Getting this thing out of me would be a good place to start!

Hi, I am really glad I came across this site, I have just recently started Yaz (I am in my 2nd week now). The reason why I searched the side effects of Yaz is because my breasts are so swollen and sore, I cant even touch them. I am naturally large breasted and hate the fact that they are now much bigger that I cant even wear my normal bras. I too have become sooo sleepy despite the fact that I am getting my normal hours sleep.
Does anyone know of an alternative pill that I could take instead of Yaz as i have only heard negetive things about it.

Thanks,
T

Where do I begin??? I have been taking Yaz for six months. Migraines! The worst migraines ever, I cannot function for one full day and sometimes more, the pain was so intolerable.

Hives! For the past two months, I keep thinking that I had a food allergy; even my doctor diagnosed it as that. After going to the allergist, I was told that I have developed an allergy to the Yasmin pill. No part of my body has been discriminated with this medication. Hives from the top of my head, in my eyes, right down to the bottom of my feet! This has been the worst experience of my life with this pill.

Fatigue to the extreme! I fall asleep sitting up and never feel rested. Yaz has caused me to go up two cup sizes so far, I went from being a 38C to a 40DD and I can't fit into anything. My boobs are sore a lot.

Weight gain, at least 20 pounds heavier. Nausea; Indigestion; Diarrhea & Constipation; Decreased Sex Drive; and Mood swings; Uncontrollable Rages; Severe body aches; Hot Flashes/Chills; Crying Spells; Blurred Vision; Lack of Concentration; Trouble sleeping; Dizziness; Shaking; Restlessness mainly after 9pm when I should be winding down to go to bed; Terrible night sweats; Never ending cravings for junk food; Inability to cope with stressful situations; Feeling of being inadequate; Can’t concentrate; Gassy; Hate family & partners; Irrational.

I've been reading everyone's side effects. I can't stop reading. Some side effects are surprising and some I can relate to. As for me my breasts got bigger. I've gained about 6 pounds. My husband and I thought it was because of my increase in appetite which we didnt attribute to the NR. Then today he put 2 and 2 together and figured out it was the ring. I've been on the ring for 2 months. My side effect are the increase in boob size, increase in appetite, and mild bouts of depression, and I was about to pay $60 to get evaluated by a psychiatrist. I haven't had any other side effects. Atleast not yet. I started taking the NR to regulate my period. I'm not worried about getting pregnant b/c my husband got a vasectomy. I'm gonna ride it out and see just how big my boobs get. I was a 34A now I'm a very full A maybe even a B, but I can still fit my A bras (barely). I feel so much more informed having found this site. Atleast now if something abnormal happens I'll know why.

Gwen
My boobs also grew a cup size possibly more, I have now been of the pill for 5 months and unfortunately they have dissappeared again, its not done them much good with growing bigger and now shrinking though, its quite depressing.
Stay of Yasmin, we can put things in our bras, we go through hell and back to get rid of these horrible side effects, its not worth it.

Joanne.

I've been on Yasmin for two cycles. I'm nauseous, having headaches, irritable, have no sex drive and my breasts are so extremely swollen that my bras don't fit.

I don't know why I let them switch me to Yasmin. I was on Ortho Tricyclen for several years with no problems. Then a doctor switched me to Lo, which made me depressed. I tried Prevafem and it made me sick. Now I'm on Yasmin and I hate it. By now, I wish I had gotten an IUD.

I have been on Advair for 10 months and have gained almost 15 pounds without changing eating habits. Mostly in my tummy and breasts. I kept buying new bras and pants because I thought it was due to my age (perimenopausal?) but after reading all these I feel relieved!! I've stopped taking it over a week ago and can't wait to feel normal again.