http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24658 I was originally put on Yasmin because of my PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). I was taking it for about 2-3 years and just stopped about a month and 1/2 ago and I am experiencing horrific headaches. They are sudden and on the left side behind my eye. The Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:51:32 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24658?item=2648 BCP's are not recommended for PCOS for many reasons. A) It does not treat PCOS, it only helps mentrual symptoms. There are other alternatives that are better suited. B) While on BCP's, the PCOS is being untreated in most cases. As PCOS ages, PCOS gets w http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24658?item=2648