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So far I haven't seen anything in regards to my symptoms with Yas...

Posted at 5:12 AM on Oct 08, 2008 by cdice23, #35429
So far I haven't seen anything in regards to my symptoms with Yasmin. After going the past two years and having only two periods, I was diagnosed with PCOS. My Gyno told me that the only way I would be able to have a period, and delay the harmful side effects of this disorder would be to go on Yasmin. I agree that my mood swings the 1st month were terrible. I almost punched my own mother in the face because I didn't like one of her jokes. That's not me. But that is something common with BC. They are hormones your body takes in to regulate your cycle. And because my body doesn't' regularly produce the hormones needed for menses, I expected mood swings. The catastrophic depression and PMS were the main reasons I stopped taking the pill years ago. My problem is a bit different. I haven't gained weight. As a matter of fact, I think I've lost a bit. My problem is my skin. Before the pill, I had flawless skin. It was always really sensitive, but because I was cognizant of this fact, I took every preventative measure to ensure its healthy appearance. But now my skin in a mess. I have a rash spreading all over my body. My eyelids have a hard crushed rash of skin folding over, and my under-eyes are the same way. All across my face, I now have raised red patches of skin that burn, and the only change I've made to my daily care regimen is popping that little pill every night. The rash is now spreading to my shoulders and a bit on my legs. Has anyone else developed skin problems, or could this all just be coincidental in my case? I
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Reply about 1 month ago on Oct 16, 2008 by kmoe, #13512

I've been taking Yasmin for about 5 years and when I went to get my prescription last month, I was given the generic. I was hesitant to take it, but since it was cheaper, agreed. Then I started noticing a red blotch on my stomach. I had never had a rash before and thought it'd just go away. Now my entire body is covered in a rash. I realized it had to be Ocella since I too hadn't changed anything else in my daily routine. I found your posting and several others with the same symptoms. On one hand, it's reassuring to know that this isn't some freak reaction...but then again, I am completely pissed that so many woman are experiencing bad reactions to the med. Shouldn't the doctors and pharmacists warn us!! I'm seeing a dermatologist today, hopefully, he'll be able to help. I wish you the best of luck with all your symptoms!!

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