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I had been on Yaz for about a year and a half. My doctor just sw...

Posted at 10:57 PM on Sep 29, 2009 by jess96, #44806
I had been on Yaz for about a year and a half. My doctor just switched me to Loestrin 24 Fe because I started to experience spotting between periods. This is my 3rd week on Loestrin and I have gained 5 lbs, have experienced bloating, and spotting. I am also breaking out. I am assuming this is because I was on Yaz for so long and my body is not used to the new pill. Hopefully the symptoms clear up after I get my period next week (though reading these posts I am just hoping I get one or I will freak about pregnancy). Anybody experience anything similar? Did it clear up after a cycle?
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Reply about 1 month ago on Sep 30, 2009 by kaye444, #23363

I'm in the same exact boat...Yaz to Loestrin 24, still on the first pack. I have also gained 5 lbs. and I broke out too. My skin is starting to adjust to the new hormone and I'm just not giving in to my new ravenous cravings. My doctor said it's completely normal for this switch and that I need to wait it out for two packs. I also have been VERY stressed so I'm not sure how much of this is due to the pill! I always break out and eat more when I'm stressed anyway, so it's hard to tell. I'm being more careful about what I eat and my stressful schedule is dying down, so I'll have a better idea of what's causing these problems later. I'll keep you posted. Also, keep me posted since we're in the same boat. Did you get your period at all?

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