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Posted at 8:59 PM on Oct 22, 2007 by crazyhead, #24513
I've also had so many problems that I never realized until recently were related to Yasmin. I'm so angry at myself for not realizing sooner. I started taking Yasmin about 3 years ago because I was on Ortho Cyclen for a long time and stupidly thought maybe I'd try something new. Ortho was great, the only reason I switched is because I like to run my packs together and skip periods and I was starting to have breaththrough with the Ortho. BIG MISTAKE. I've had nothing but issues since, and I consider myself a stable, normally functioning woman. Since staring Yasmin 3 years ago, my libido has completely dried up. In fact I can barely let my sweet hubby touch me, let alone initiate it. We're starting to argue constantly because things irritate me that never did before. I've had mini anxiety and panic attack symptoms, blurry vision, foggy head feelings, and weird inner ear pain with occasional ringing I never had before. The worst part is, shortly after starting this terrible drug I developed IBS when I'd never had it before. Now I literally run for the potty after every meal. I cannot even lead a normal life anymore. I've struggled off and on with depressive type feelings, but for the most part have been able to muster through. Some days I am just so fricking tired though I can barely get out of bed. Oddly enough, I also get very hungover from even small amounts of alcohol....(also unusual for me) More recently I have developed increasing chest tightness and palpitations. I am only 33 and have been checked out and they say nothing is wrong, except for my BP which always used to be very low, and has risen steadily over the last 3 years. I have also experienced significant bloating to the point most of my clothing no longer fits, despite the fact that I eat little given the IBS. My thyroid has been tested and is fine. Finally, my hair has gone from great spirally curls that I loved to limp, weird half staright, half frizzy. I've never had this ever before. You literally could see this happen over the last few years as new hair grew in, it pushed the curls out and left this behind. I actually blamed my hairdressers and went from salon to salon before I put it all togehter! I stopped Yasmin 2 days ago as I have had enough. I want to take something though so I started Seasonale, but this will be it. I'm giving it 6 months and if things aren't better I'm done with hormonal BC. I think with so many women who have had serious problems on this pill, you'd think they would listen. My GYN said no way it could be the Yasmin causing the IBS, but Yasmin does increase serotonin levels and the number one side effect of serotonin is diarrhea...so I think it is the cause!!
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Reply over 2 years ago on Oct 23, 2007 by everyonesmom, #2533

I can relate to you. I was on Yasmine for 7-8yrs. I didn't know that I was feeling this way because of Yasmine. I had headaches, IBS symptoms, I couldn't eat, I was always tired, leg pains, heart palpitations, extreme irritability. My doctor decided to change my pill because of these symptoms, which she didn't think were related to Yasmine. I decided not to take the new pill because I was scared of the hormones. 2 days after stopping Yasmine, I developed severe headaches, constantly, and I had night sweats and hot flashes. I called my doctor and she said to start taking an OTC vitamine called Estroven to help balance my hormones. I've been taking it for 5 days and I can't believe how wonderful I feel. No more headaches, nightsweats, hotflashes. I can eat. My IBS symptoms have completely dissapeared, I'm MUCH happier and can actually look at my husband and not feel hate.LOL. I have tons of energy and can sleep much better. I am so glad that I decided to stop Yasmine. That pill is horrible and I will never tell any woman to take it. Its worth it to my husband and I to use the good old fashioned birth control method(condoms and gel). I feel great and I hope that you do soon. Go get some Estroven. I know that has helped me out tremendously also. Good luck!

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Reply over 2 years ago on Oct 23, 2007 by crazyhead, #2535

Thanks so much for the good will. I have faith that now that I've put it all together that going off will get rid of all these crazy symptoms!! Now my hubby feels bad for getting frustrated with me because we realize it was not my fault it was the med!! :-) My IBS is still here, but I'm taking probiotics and yogurt because I thought maybe the Yasmin disrupted something... That's the only side effect I'm worried about not going away is the IBS. It's literally changed my life. I'd give anything to not have it anymore!!! I will look at the Estroven too, thanks!!

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