Yasmin and auras

I am so happy I found this sight. I am 32 and I started taking Yasmin in 2002. I have had SEVERE migraines that are taking over my life every month. Also, I have gained over 50 pounds since being on it. I want to get off it, but am scared of getting pregnant. I'm married, but cannot afford a child right now. Any advice?

Ladies:

I needed to post this warning right away:

I visited my gyno today (was able to get in for an ASAP visit), and she told me to get off of Yasmin IMMEDIATELY when I told her that I have had facial numbness etc.. She was very concerned, and here is why:

I have been experiencing migraine headaches with what are called "auras". I know it sounds weird, but you can look up "migraine auras" and you will find plenty of information.

I know that many of us have had these symptoms and not known what they were- numbness and tingling, visual disturbances, strange smells etc. This is what those symptoms are- migraine auras.

****According to my gyno, if you have auras you need to stop taking Yasmin or any other birth control right away.****

Getting these symptoms and continuing to take the pill, according to my gyno is (and I quote) "ASKING FOR A STROKE". They are warning signs that our bodies send out and it is extremely dangerous to keep taking ANY hormonal birth control, ESPECIALLY the combination pill.

If you had any further doubts, stop now. Please. I am not trying to scare anyone, I am just concerned and wanted to warn those who are experiencing these side effects.

Best of luck to all of you and hugs.

M.

Hi everyone! This is all just so overwhelming! I've been on Yasmin for only a week now. I have migraines, usually a max of 2/month, but I have medication that will get rid of them within a half hour. For the past three days, I've had a CONSTANT migraine. Even after taking my medication. My doc prescribed Yasmin for possible polycystic ovarian syndrome. Since I went off the pill (ortho tri-cyclen) 6 years ago, I've had acne, weight gain and hair growth in places I don't want hair! :-)

Have any of you had headaches shortly after starting Yasmin? Have they gotten better or worse? People say it just takes time to adjust...but migraines are NOT cool. Also, I have constant auras withthem so I haven't been able to see out of one eye...the swirly worms and stuff. Please e-mail me if you have had any experience with this and any advice at all. I think I'm going to ask my doctor to switch me to something else. I think any pill would help my situation...so I'm hoping...I appreicate any and all responses!! I'm getting desperate!

Thanks everyone!
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