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I was on Yasmin on and off for the past year without major issues...

Posted at 4:12 PM on Oct 07, 2008 by virgil, #35412
I was on Yasmin on and off for the past year without major issues (maybe because I used it for a month, then drop off, then another couple of months and another break) and this year I started taking it nonstop since mid July. So almost 3 months later now, I'm beginning to bloat and feel tubby all of a sudden (which is ludicrous because I just started eating healthy and doing exercise 2 weeks ago, so it's not me pigging out and blaming it on the pill!!). My tummy is also swollen and distended on a daily basis now, and I have a latent feeling of indigestion every bloody time I eat, it's very uncomfortable. Yasmin definitely upsets my stomach, and I can tell the difference because on the last week of the cycle, when one's off the pill for seven wonderful days just before the period, I have no issues whatsoever. On this last cycle I've also been feeling really emotional and snappy, and this only used to happen when I was actually PMSing not randomly like now. I seriously believed in all the benefits Yasmin promises, but I'm beginning to realize the weight gain (and I really hope it's just water retention) is about the same as with all the other hormones in the market. My periods were definitely lighter and I got rid of the spots, but... at this price? I guess that as a woman, you can't win can you? I also have a question. I've taken about 5 pills so far this cycle and I just want to stop, I can't go on like this any longer. What happens if you just stop taking it for good when you haven't finished the treatment? Thanks for reading.
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Reply about 1 month ago on Oct 08, 2008 by kgm, #13224

When I decided to come off yasmin I had already taken 3 pills from the pack, but just decided to come off it anyway! after about a week I got a period which lasted a few days, but I think this is normal ! I have since had a proper period. If you really dont want to be on yasmin anymore I recommend you just stop regardless of how many pills you have just taken, your body will sort itself out eventually!

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