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I was on Yasmin from November 2005 to February 2007. I didn't ha...

Posted at 3:10 AM on Sep 15, 2008 by adela, #34497
I was on Yasmin from November 2005 to February 2007. I didn't have a period until June 2007, and have only had 4 periods since then (and one was medically induced). I have been to a gynecologist and an endocrinologist. I have had a battery of blood tests done and all have come back normal. I have some more coming up. Before going on Yasmin, my periods were relatively normal. I didn't have a "set your watch by it" kind of period, but I did have a period every single month (just different times during the month). While on Yasmin, I can't name specific side effects that I noticed. Looking back, breast tenderness increased (and continues), increased propensity to headaches and fatigue, and weight gain were all present. It is going off of it that has really messed up my system. My doctor originally thought I had PCOS, but blood tests have come back normal. I was even convinced, because since going off Yasmin, I have developed some of the classic symptoms. I am at a loss as to why my cycle has not returned to normal. I am so frustrated, and while it is nice not to have periods, I want to know that I am okay. I am wondering if my being on Yasmin is still haunting me. Has anyone else had difficulties for such an extended period after coming off of Yasmin?
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Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 01, 2008 by brooklynne09, #13007

I took Yasmin for over a year. And just stopped taking it in July. I had spotting at the end of Aug. and nothing since then. I didn't have a clue that I would be irregular now. And I cannot start my new BC medicine until I have a period. So for now I am waiting.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 05, 2008 by kir10, #13147

I had very similar situation coming off Yasmin. No period for months then medically induced. Dr. also thought I had PCOS but didn't fit my history I pursued and found out I have elevated FSH and now have menopausal symptoms.I am only 39 yrs old. I have 4 children and very normal pre-Yasmin med history. I now take prometrium every other month to bring on cycles. I firmly believe Yasmin caused early menopause. I am so thank ful I did not use this medication until after my fourth child. I had stomach problems while on it so I went off (on about a year) but real problems when I went off. My body went haywire for lack of better description.

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