I was on Yasmin for about 5 years. I had no problems and my skin was great and i lost weight. it took my periods from 7 days of heavy bleeding to 3 to 4 days of light bleeding with no cramps. The only reason i switched to a different BC is that i wanted less periods and cause of the recall that was out for Yasmin at the time. i am now on the generic for seasonal with no problems.