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I had been on Yasmin for about 2 years and it was great. I had n...

Posted at 2: 9 PM on Nov 17, 2008 by jjzizi, #36666
I had been on Yasmin for about 2 years and it was great. I had no adverse side effects. My periods where shorter and lighter and I did not have the horrible cramps I had before getting on the pill. I loved it. Then about three months ago the pharmacy switched me to the generic, Ocella, which the pharmacist insisted was exactly the same, but beware it is not! I have gained about 15 pounds, I had to go up a whole bra size because my breasts are so swollen, my breast are tender and ache most of the time, and as of right now I have been bleeding badly for two weeks and I have never bled when it wasn't time for my period. My OBGYN said the generic was most likely the cause. I know the generic is cheaper but do not take it. Yasmin is well worth the extra money. I am getting back on it immediately! A lot of people do blame the pills for stuff that would have happened anyways. So do not be scared to take Yasmin. Everything isn't for everyone but it was good for me. It's done it's main job which is to keep me from getting pregnant and isn' that the reason most of us take birth control for? So put up with a few side effects, at least you don't have a baby to deal with!!!
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Reply about 1 year ago on Nov 18, 2008 by kerrie21, #14603

Hi Hun

SO glad you posted that yesterday! I've been on Yasmin for about two years and ive always thought it was the best pill I've had. Dianette was great for my skin but I was on it for too long so changed to Microgynon - which was AWFUL! Anyway, I was put on Yamsin 2 years ago as I was told it stopped you putting on weight like other pills. I havn't had spots since, don't appear to put on any weight. and I feel it suits me really well. The only thing I would say is that my boobs seem huge these days! Im a 32DD and as a size 8, they feel massive, particularly my right boob which drives me insane, I just cant seem to find any comfortable bra's. It could well be that I havnt been going the gym much lately but I do wonder if it could be a side effect of Yasmin? Aalong with that, I've recenlty moved to Essex and my new doctor is HORRIBLE. He told me he's not giving me Yasmin anymore as its too expensive. I know he's not allowed to do this but was thinking of switching, but after reading your post I think I'll stick with Yasmin and just put up with the huge boobs lol!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Nov 21, 2008 by mini_jj, #14708

im glad you didnt get any side effects, mine arent too strong and painful at the moment but lets see wat happens :) ive only been on them for 5 days or so....so......:)

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