Oily face symptoms and conditions

I've been on Loestrin 24 Fe for 11 months. I switched last year due to complications with Yasmin, which had such a high dosage of hormones my body spazzed out and I suffered from yeast infections about 4-6 times a year for 4 years. Not fun. So, my gyno decided to put me on Loestrin because of its lower hormones. The first month I skipped my period, which I did my first time with Yasmin so I wasn't too worried. My hair and skin became super oily, which I was told to be a slight reaction to the new pill but that my body would become more use to it over time. My hair would be so oily that I had to wash it 2 times a day and not use conditioner. I looked horrible with acne and oily face! Finally this has calmed down, but I do tend to get oilier than I use to before this pill.

After skipping the first months period, my cycle was awesome for 3 months....then, I skipped another one! This was with no missed pills, too. I took a pregnancy test (or three) and they all came back negative. So, happy with the results I carried on with the pill and things were fine for another couple of months. I have now missed a total of 5 periods with the last two being back to back. I still have the usual "period" symptoms; nausea, severe migraines, bloating, cramps from hell, etc.

I've been going out of my mind lately, too. Like crying lots and snapping at people. I've always been a bit moody, but this is just ridiculous. My husband is accusing me of cheating since I have NO sex drive and my moods have led to some massive arguments. (Mind you all, he's no angel in the mood department either....maybe he's on the pill, too?) There has been some weight gain, about 10 pounds, but I can seem to get it to come back off despite working out and dieting.

I'm going to see my gyno in May and will most certainly talk to her about these problems. I just thought I was going out of my mind! I will still be going to buy a preggers test to assure myself until then, but this time I might not buy them in bulk and take them all in one night....maybe.

Thank you all for sharing your troubles with Loestrin 24, thus helping alleviate my stress levels just a smidgeon. I do hope that everyone on here eventually finds the bc pill that suits them!

age 48 - after having no period last summer into fall and then suddenly it returning full force with no end in sight I had numerous scans that found my ute the size of a five mo. preg. and multiple fibroids. Really not in the mood for a hysterectomy I asked my doctor what other options I had. She did a D&C and Mirena placement in the hosp. end of Nov. '07. Things were fine for a few weeks and then the spotting began. I spotted all the time and could never go without wearing a pad. Now in my 7th month of giving it the so called TIME to thin out my ute lining, lighten flow etc. I am having it removed tomorrow morning at 8:30 and scheduled for hysterectomy pre-op July 11th. Here is the never ending list of crap I've had to deal with since I had the Mirena put in:
Mood - horrific. High then low... no in-between.
May 22, 08 - current heavy bleeding with cramps and spleen sized clots.
flow stoppage for 24-36 hours only to gush and return full force at will.
ovary pain both sides
upper leg pain
massive wt. gain = 32 lbs
swelling/bloating
extended stomach from under breasts to pelvic bone
June 12th, woke to spinning room.. day I called to make the appt. for removal.
burning sensation left ovary region
acne ear to ear chin line - extremely oily face
headaches
shakes
sweats in air conditioning day/night
full bladder sensation 24/7 with more freq. trips to the bathroom
less bladder control
Guess that about sums it up... I am sure it is a combination of menopause onset and the Mirena. I will be able to gauge better the few weeks I am Mirena free before I have my bag of fibroids removed. At the very least I expect the acne to lighten up and hopefully some wt. LOSS.

somehow since ive been taking this pill ive had the worst nightmares (like its 5:30 in the morning i cant sleep night mares) ive been a total b*tch, for no reason at all.
my face looks like crap, ive never had acne or an oily face.. i now have both

I´ve been taking Warfarin for about 6 years now after being diagnosed with TVP (venose profound trombosis) and TEP (pulmonary trombosis). Side effects include: lethargy, difficulty concentrating, sudden extreme headaches, memory loss, oily face, red toes, hair loss, dry eyes, yellow hands, it completely changed my hair.. I had wonderful hair , shiny and straight, and now I have it curled up, dry, and broken. The worse thing is that I have to take warfarin for my entire life.

Hi!

I have a question for those of you who have stopped taking Yasmin.

I am on day 22 of being OFF of Yasmin and I have been experiencing the following:

1. Got a period after being off pills just 4 days!
2. SWOLLEN ANKLES!
3. I have gained 3 1/2 pounds
4. My appetite has increased ( but I am not eating more )
5. Oily face and acne breakout
6. Cramps when I got my first period off of Yasmin

Have any of you experienced the above and if so, how long until they subside?

On the GOOD side:

1. My heart rate has returned to a normal pace; no more
palputations
2. Blood pressure has returned to normal
3. My hair is finally getting its shine back!
4. Sex drive is slowly returning

PLEASE let me know any of your post-Yasmin experiences!

Let us all continue to get through our withdrawel from this AWFUL pill with the support of each other and our loved ones.

Joodles