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I have just started taking Yasmin for a month. So far, I have no...

Posted at 7:46 PM on Oct 19, 2007 by schien1175, #24433
I have just started taking Yasmin for a month. So far, I have not found any of the side effects mentioned here. Previously, I had been on Ortho-Tricyclen for over 2 years..However, I never thought that birth control pills could have such so much side effects until my doctor asked me to consider taking Yasmin and I went online to research this pill before I started taking it.. and then, I realized that Ortho-tricyclen gave me all the side effects mentioned here. Ortho-tricyclen made me severly bloated, I was constantly craving for food (which of course contributed to weight gain), I had a lot of acne on my cheeks (I have always had great skin), on top of that I had mood swings, felt depressed, and fatigue most of the time. I could barely get myself to wake up in the morning while I was on Ortho-tricyclen. Now, that I switched to Yasmin, things are much better for me. I didn't feel any side effects mentioned here so far, and I managed to get my skin to clear up and lost some weight too but as far as I know it could take a few months until the side effects kick in so, I will keep observing for symptoms for the next few months.
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Reply 10 months ago on Oct 19, 2007 by tlv, #2479

I am at the end of my 3rd month with Yasmin. The only side effect that I have found is that late in the 2nd week of pills I get a wicked headache. I take some painkillers and I feel fine, until they wear off. The headache usually lasts 3 days. I really like the fact that it has helped control my PMS and heavy bleeding (allowing my iron levels to stop dropping.) I almost feel human again.

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