Yasmin and bloated

I was on Yasmin for the last 6 months before this one. My doctor was out of the Yasmin and gave me Yaz to try. After being on Yaz I have finally realized something. While I was on Yasmin I could NOT stop eating. I would eat a full dinner and then ten minutes later, even though I knew that I was full.. would go into the fridge and eat something more.. and then an hour later.. and so on. I have gained about 30 lbs. I just thought it was some weird depression I was having since I am slightly depressive anyways. Well.. now that I am on the Yaz....I feel completely different.. I do not have the out of control urge to eat, eat, eat. Finally I feel normal again. I am also not bloated with my stomach sticking out like before.. so I don't feel so disgusting physically. The Yaz is having its own little side effects...but for now I am doing a "wait and see." This is because they put my on Yasmin to help me out because I have a high testosterone level and it is supposed to not increase that like the other pills do.. it uses a different kind of androgen.. I definitely do NOT want to go back to the normal testosterone pills since they cause my testosterone levels to surge over the "normal" limit. Sigh, hopefully Yaz will work.

i am on my last pack of pills for yasmin. my gyn put me on loestrin starting next month. i hope i have a better experience with that than yasmin. at first i didnt notice any side effects at all. then within the past couple of months (ive been on yasmin for about 6 months) i have noticed so many problems.
i am prone to migraines, but i am getting migraines at least twice a week which has severely effected my work and school life.
i had an ear infection.
ive gained close to 20 lbs (!!!!!) when in the past few months my lifestyle has been healthier and more active than it was when i started this pill. it just doesnt make sense to gain so much when i have improved my lifestyle..
i find i am moody and depressed, if something bad happens, even if its something little, i either get so uncontrollably angry or sad and i cry all the time. im not normally this emotional, ive even cried at work. its so embarrassing.
ive also noticed that after any meal i feel like i am extremely bloated and my stomach starts hurting. it doesnt matter what kind of food, it could be healthy, greasy, veggies, or cereal..no matter what my stomach always hurts to much afterwards.
i am also getting night sweats and horrible back pain, especially when i go to bed.
i am gassy, and my cramps last for my whole period. none of those things ever happened before i was on this pill.
my libido went down, however i think this is due to the weight gain. i have never felt so disgusting in my whole life.
i have gone through many pills, and the nuvaring as well. none of them have had side effects on me as yasmin.
does anyone have any suggestions for other pills for me to try? i am willing to give loestrin a chance, especially because it is a lo dose pill..and i know that everyones bodies are different. i just feel so lost..i hope this new pill works out better.

I have had some of the same symptoms described above, but they seem to have increased since I went off just days ago. I'm hoping they decrease in the next few weeks. I'm just so happy to be off of them, and I'm hopeful that my normal figure and state of mind will return. The last year and a half has been an emotional roller coaster.

Right now, three days off of the pill, I am so bloated it is painful. I know it's not constipation since that is happening regularly. What doesn't happen after "elimination" is relief. I am having constant abdominal cramping and bloating. It's awful...I have gained four pounds in as many days which is WAY more than I'm usually capable of.

The very first day off of the pill I had to call in sick to work with throwing up and other fun stuff. I thought at first that it was a 24 hour bug...but now I don't know.

Why do women get bullied into taking these products? It's been 40 years now and the best we still have is the pill? I'm going to take my chances I think with my natural mood swings and pregnancy.

I only tried these pills for one month because I have high levels of testosterone and the doctor suggested Yasmin would be a lighter pill to fight the androgens without sideffects... I tried Androcure before that and the experience was awful BUT yasmin was even worse...

After only one month on Yasmin I gained 7 pounds, I feel totally bloated, unattractive, depressed, tired all the time, woke up sweaty with horrible back pain every morning (especially the last week), I got massive red spots all over my face, my period lasted for 2 weeks, my libido has disappeared, I got suicidal thoughts every single minute, fought with everyone for no reason at all... and whats worse I got candidiasis (a.k.a vaginal thrush) for the first time in my life, followed by itching, burning sensation, dryness and now I am under therapy to get rid of it.

Supposedly this pill would get rid of my hormonal imbalance but in fact it made me much worse than before... My only advice would be to stay away from it, no matter what. Its the worst pill I've ever been on and I threw away the packages for the next months.

My experience with Yasmin was teriible. I am 22 years old and this is my first BCP. I am in the military and have a very jumpy period. I skip months at a time. My doctor put me on progesterone pills for 10 days to boost my estrogen so that my period would come. Talk about an emotional ten days. After my cycle was over I started Yasmin. I was only taking these pills for a week and I was always tired, lethargic, depressed, had horrible mood swings and no sex drive. I didnt want to do anything but sleep. I felt bloated and desgusting. Between the estrogen and these pills I felt a significant change in my personality and didint like it at all. I threw out a six month supply and after only being off of them a few days I am much happier and getting back to normal. STAY AWAY FROM YASMIN!!!

I was on Yasmin and switched to YAZ about 6 mos ago. I am doing great on it! I felt great on Yasmin and I feel even better on YAZ!!!! I am less tired, moody, and bloated. Overall, my experience has been great!!!!

I have just started taking Yasmin for a month. So far, I have not found any of the side effects mentioned here. Previously, I had been on Ortho-Tricyclen for over 2 years..However, I never thought that birth control pills could have such so much side effects until my doctor asked me to consider taking Yasmin and I went online to research this pill before I started taking it.. and then, I realized that Ortho-tricyclen gave me all the side effects mentioned here. Ortho-tricyclen made me severly bloated, I was constantly craving for food (which of course contributed to weight gain), I had a lot of acne on my cheeks (I have always had great skin), on top of that I had mood swings, felt depressed, and fatigue most of the time. I could barely get myself to wake up in the morning while I was on Ortho-tricyclen. Now, that I switched to Yasmin, things are much better for me. I didn't feel any side effects mentioned here so far, and I managed to get my skin to clear up and lost some weight too but as far as I know it could take a few months until the side effects kick in so, I will keep observing for symptoms for the next few months.

I am 21 and have been on YAZ for 6 months, I am soo happy I came across this website. I only went on it (my first BC pill) because my periods are like 8 days long and on the first day I become so sick I can most often barley even function w/o the help of pain killers (in addition to pregnancy prevention). I am about to throw this last pack out I cannot take it anymore. My boobs were naturally a large B small C ...they have exploded into a large D..it does not fit on my frame...no clothes fix me and my stomach is never flat always bloated!!!
I did not change any of my diet or exercise patterns. My boobs are so painful alll the time, I sleep w/ a bra on sometimes. I was always a moody person but recently I have been having crying spells for no reason or overreacting and at times embarassing myself. I was about to call a shrink to go on anti-derpressants! My boyfriend has been verbally attacked for the msot ridiculous things. I do not feel like myself. I called my doc and he said this one should not me doing this to me. My periods last for 6 days and sometimes I still have debilitationg craps. I have also been suffering from IBS!
He gave me a sample of LOESTRIN24? I read the side effects and they sound just as bad!! At this point I'm willing to deal w/ the cramps and use another form of pregnancy prevention! Does anyone have any advice? I want the cramps to go away and I want no weight gain unless it is from eating too much!! not the hormones! Thanks and good luck to everyone

I have been taking Yasmin for about 6 months now. So far, so good. I haven't noticed any side effects yet. Before taking Yasmin, I had the hormone implant Implanon for almost 3 years. During that time I had gained a lot of weight, I was really bloated. My face looked swollen and my tummy was huge that people thought I was pregnant. I also had mood swings, feeling tired all the time, occasionally having pain in my tummy and others. Since having it taken out and being on the Yasmin pill, the weight has come off and I have felt better. I hope this will last. As I read here about the side effects and when I start to have it, i'll have to look for advice again. I hope there will be a better alternative besides abstinence.....

I have had numerous side effects from Yasmin that seem to coincide with many that I've read here, but a few different ones as well. My anxiety level has been over the top and I have been having panic attacks related to really bizarre things such as feeling like the rings on my fingers are too tight and choking me. I felt the same thing when having an armband place on me while attending a carnival. It felt tight and constrictive and I felt an overwhelming flood of panic, as it seemed to make me smother, until I removed it. I feel extremely bloated and my back aches constantly. I have been sleepless for the most part and when I do sleep, suffer crazy and bizarre dreams. I have had a sore area on the back of my tongue for about 2 weeks. It feels as though my tastebuds have been scrubbed with sandpaper. I am also having problems with facial hair growth and have had stomach pain. I was on Ortho Novum 7-7-7 for 5 years and loved it. I had no side effects from it and my weight remained stable unlike with other pills I've experienced. The doctor took me off of them and refuses to put me back on because she says they are too high estrogen of a pill for someone my age (I'm 33) and since I am a smoker. Any advice?

Hello Yasmin Sufferers out there, I have currently been taking Yasminfor four months exactly, I started my cycle today which means that I would start to take my new pack of pills come this Sunday, except I have most definately decided that I am going to stop. Especially after reading all of these posts and have come to the realization that all of my health problems seem to be Yasmin driven. I will now list the long list of symptoms that I have expierienced over the last four months:

Water retention, dry mouth, dehydration ( also note: drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day), blurred vision, shaking, headaches, backaches, crying at the drop of a dime, moody, irritable, constipation, nightsweats, coldsores, breast tenderness, as well as numbness in legs. I also have naturally thin hair, but have noticed that my hair has become thinner. I have also gained 10pds.

I am 24 years of age and have been taking this pill for four months. When I was younger I took Ortho Tricyclin for years and gained approx: 60pds. I went off of that pill and dropped the weight almost immediately along with changing my nutrition completely. So, it wasn't just the pill. I then stayed off of the pill for years, and was absolutely fine. Last year I tried to take Yasmin, I went on the pill for one month and withing the 1st week gained 8pds, I stopped taking it after one month, because I am so weight conscience because the pill had made me gain weight in the past.

I tend to have moderate adult acne. I went to my Dr. for an acne treatment, and he suggested the Birth Control Pill. He suggested Yasmin because of the water pill which is in it. This time my Dr. convinced me that I did not give the pill enough time last time and should give it three months minumum.

So, I have given it four months and the symptoms seem to be getting worse as well as the weight gain, and irritability.

I have also felt depressed and wondered if have been depressed which I have never had thoughts of in the past.

One thing that Yasmin has done well for me has been clearing up the acne, which was what I wanted to stop, but after enduring all of these other symptoms, I would rather have adult acne in trade for all of these.

Like I mentioned above I took my last pill last Saturday because that was the end of my pack and I do not plan on starting a new one this Sunday. I can only hope that I do not get any negative side effects when coming off of the pill.

I hope that this helps you ladies out there looking for info and highly recommend researching a birth control pill extensively before taking it.

Wishing you all the best of luck, thank you all for voicing your symptoms as I didn't even realize that these were all pointing to one problem.YASMIN.

I have been on Yaz for 9 days. About a year ago I was on Yasmin and didn't notice any significant changes. In the past year, I haven't been taking BC - but my bf and I decided to try this method of contraceptive. My periods were always fairly short (4 to 5 days) and spaced about 30 to 35 days apart. I also NEVER had cramps or any other symptoms during my period. Well, it's my 9th day on Yaz. My period still has not ended. I have never had my period for this long! Also, for the past 2 to 3 days, I have been experiencing INCREDIBLE cramps. I had to lie down last night I was in so much pain. I am also experiencing mild nausea and horrible dirrhea. I've also gone up a cup size and my breasts are very sore and sensitive. My appetite is horrendous - I feel ravenous! I haven't had the courage to step on a scale, but I am sure that weight gain has occured.
Has anyone else experienced longer periods??
I can't decide whether to stop taking Yaz or wait a month or two to see if the symptoms will clear.

Hi, I'm 23 and have been on Yaz since the middle of May and i've been crazy ever since. Im in the middle of my 4th pack and i'm only getting worse. I've had crying fits, days of depression, feeling like I want to die, no libido, mood swings, irritability, snapping at loved ones, anxiety (which i've NEVER experienced before in my life), and restlessness. My gyn isn't in until tomorrow, but I may just call the office today and see if I can talk to someone else. I dont know if it's ok to just stop your pack mid-cycle, but i'm about to just to keep my sanity. Seriously, having "no-worries" sex a few times a week isn't worth feeling like you're gonna go nuts the majority of the time. Birth control pills are such a great invention, too bad they have to make women miserable!!!

Started taking Yasmin 6 weeks ago and have felt really flat and anxious and even had a panic attack yesterday. I have felt really bloated and uncomfortable and haven't wanted my husband near me. I have been on anti-depressants for Post natal depression for 6 mths and had the symptoms under control before taking this pill. I was really unsure whether Yasmin was causing these symptoms until I found this forum and read the experiences of other women. Saw my GP today and he recommended I stop taking it immeadiately, as it can cause depressive symptoms in some people.
This forum is a real help as it is nice to know that I am not alone in suffering side effects from Yasmin, and without it I may have continued taking the pill for several months in the hope things would improve.

I have been on Yasmin21 for 10 days. As soon as I started taking them I noticed that I was feeling different. Spotting came first and has not stopped for the 10 days I've been using them. A couple days ago I started noticing that my breats are severly tender to the point where just walking hurts them. I feel bloated and like I need to eat every couple of hours. Just yesterday I noticed my feet were looking kind of swollen and my leg has cramped up real bad which resulted in limping today. It also changed my mood from the usual happy to on the verge of tears. My sex drive is also gone and I was wondering if this happened to any other women. I decided to stop taking them until I can see a doctor in hope that he will prescribe me a different pill or another method of birth control. I will not be going back on this pill and I am still a little bit sketchy about going on any other birth control pill. All in all this pill made me feel terrible inside and out.

Where do I begin??? I have been taking Yaz for six months. Migraines! The worst migraines ever, I cannot function for one full day and sometimes more, the pain was so intolerable.

Hives! For the past two months, I keep thinking that I had a food allergy; even my doctor diagnosed it as that. After going to the allergist, I was told that I have developed an allergy to the Yasmin pill. No part of my body has been discriminated with this medication. Hives from the top of my head, in my eyes, right down to the bottom of my feet! This has been the worst experience of my life with this pill.

Fatigue to the extreme! I fall asleep sitting up and never feel rested. Yaz has caused me to go up two cup sizes so far, I went from being a 38C to a 40DD and I can't fit into anything. My boobs are sore a lot.

Weight gain, at least 20 pounds heavier. Nausea; Indigestion; Diarrhea & Constipation; Decreased Sex Drive; and Mood swings; Uncontrollable Rages; Severe body aches; Hot Flashes/Chills; Crying Spells; Blurred Vision; Lack of Concentration; Trouble sleeping; Dizziness; Shaking; Restlessness mainly after 9pm when I should be winding down to go to bed; Terrible night sweats; Never ending cravings for junk food; Inability to cope with stressful situations; Feeling of being inadequate; Can’t concentrate; Gassy; Hate family & partners; Irrational.

I have been on Yaz for over 2 and 1/2 months, and during this time I have been bloated, gassy, pain in my stomach, vomiting, diarhea, headaches, etc. I have been to the ER once and they said they couldn't find anything wrong. I get well, put some weight back on, and just when I'm better I get all those symptoms again. The only thing that has changed in my life is the addition of Yaz. My son and husband are not getting sick, so its nothing anyone can catch. All my doctor can tell me is to take Nexium. I've never had an acid problem in my life. So today I took matters into my own hands and I've stopped taking the Nexium and the Yaz. I'll update later with how I'm feeling. Thanks for all the posts validating my concerns on Yaz.

I recently got off of Yasmin after being on it for 3 1/2 years. While I was on it, I got yeast infections often but I had no other symptoms. However, I have been bloated and constipated for the entire month I have been off of it. I have also gained 5 pounds this month!

I ran out of my old pill and had some yasmin which i got cheaply wihtout prescription in Thailand. O took the pill for 9 days. For those nine days my breast becmae vry bloated and sore, my skin got worse and I was very moody. I stopped this and have been on a different pill for 4 days and feel alot better

I just started taking Yasmn 3 weeks ago. The first week I tried it I had no problems but the last week and a half I felt like I'm exhausted, I have no energy, I'm bloated and I can't concentrate. I also have gained weight which I shouldn't have since I'm dieting and excercising constantly. Oh on top of it I'm experiencing major cramping. I hope it's not just me

In July my doctor recommended I try Yasmin to help clear up my acne. At first I thought Yasmin was absolutely wonderful! My face cleared up and due to Yasmin's diuretic effect, I no longer suffered from water retention. By the time September rolled around, my body was a complete and absolute mess. I suddenly developed severe IBS after never having experienced digestive issues. I was constantly bloated and constipated. Besides the IBS, I also experienced insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, weight gain, depression, and overall I lost my "glow!" I just looked and felt horrible and I felt like I was on speed even though I gave up caffeine.

I went to one doctor after another and they told me I needed to eat more fiber to cure my IBS. Since I have always doctors know more than me, I added more fiber to my diet and just got more bloated. One of the doctors I saw wanted to put me on anti-anxiety medication and anti-depressants. Not one of my doctors ever discussed a possible correlation between Yasmin and all my health problems.

All of my issues compounded and by January, I just had to stop taking Yasmin out of desperation because one night my anxiety was so bad I thought I was going to have a heart attack. Once I stopped taking Yasmin, my anxiety immediately went away.

It's been 3 months since being off Yasmin and I am finally regaining my energy, starting to gradually lose weight, and feeling like myself after feeling completely down and out about life.

I am not a doctor but from the research I have done, I think Yasmin caused a major hormonal imbalance and as a result my body became estrogen dominant. This is just a hypothesis but I had all the symptoms of estrogen dominance (weight gain, extreme fatigue, hair loss, depression, etc....).

This whole experience has taught me two very valuable lessons: 1) Do not start taking anything foreign until you do research and know the side effects 2) Respect MDs for their book knowledge, but know they are not always right. Do research on your own because you know your body better than anyone. Having an MD say you need more fiber in your diet or you need a prescription for sleeping pills, anti depressants, ect...is not always the best or healthiest solution.

If anyone else has experienced what I have due to Yasmin, my heart goes out to you. This past year has been the one of the worst years of my life and I will never take birth control ever again. Hang in there and know your health will be restored once you stop taking birth control.

I am taking Yaz on my first pack I havent been able to tolerate ANY bcp's they all gave me stomach cramping diarrehea and mood swings. I havent taken a bcp in over 2 years for this reason. I have PMDD and it s pretty severe. I am taking this in hope that it will tame my mood swings. I'm coming to the ending of my second week of this pill on Sunday and after reading all these forums I am terrified to take another pill. I have these symptoms...

_ Crying over eveything

_ Bloated weight gain

_ Tired No energy

_ Yeast infection

Please if you are taking Yaz and stopped what can I expect?Should I wait till I get my period and then stop?

I think for most women in this world, you're going to like this side effect. I have seen a reasonable change in my breast size. I have been on Yasmin since Nov. 06 and I haven't had any problems with it at all. Also, I haven't experienced any weight gain at all. During my periods, I tend to have more water retention than I normally did before, but only during my period, and we're all bloated anyways at that time, you'll just notice you'll be using the bathroom more often. Overall, I love it, If you don't like water weight, I guess you can try something else, but I'd prefer water weight gain over regular weight gain which I had experienced from using other birth controls. Good luck!

Severe depression,personality change, suicidal thoughts, panic attacks. Acne on face and body, hair growth on face, red,blotchy skin, bloated face. Hair loss on head. Constant hunger, sugar and caffeine cravings. Constant feeling of cold, even in warm environment. Frequent urination, dry eyes and mouth. Greasy hair and skin. Muscle and joint pains. Raised blood pressure. All these symptoms began when I started taking Yasmin and have cleared up since I stopped taking it. Never again!

Hi ladies! I am in complete shock at what I am reading on this site! I thought I was going crazy but now I know I wasn't and I am not alone!!! I was on Yaz for two months and in the first month, I noticed that my libido went from moderate (sex 3-5x a week) to completely non-existent- like a light switch. Then at the end of my second pack, which was this past week, I experienced breast tenderness, non-stop headaches (bordering on migraines) and my abdomen was extremely bloated. Also, throughout this past month, I have noticed my joints have been achy and my muscles have been sore. I have been weak and tired all the time on top of feeling anxious and restless. These premenstrual symtoms are completely uncommon for me to have. This past month in particluar has been oddly confusing and almost like an out of body experience. Now, in retrospect and after reading about others' experiences with Yaz, I am convinced that all those symptoms were/are side effects of Yaz. I hope this posting is helpful to some, in the same sense that other postings were helpful to me. Good Luck!
Kara

I just posted as Guest 39694 but I forgot some of the other things I am experiencing and felt I should post all of them. Last night I had lots of shoulder pain on my right side...now, my shoulder has been completely blown out but I didn't understand why it would last night. I was extremely bloated. My stomach was so bloated that it felt like I had gained 10 lbs over night. My lower back has been sore but the pain was greatly increased last night. I started freaky out and wondering if I was having a stroke. I am at a loss. My doctor didn't seem to think my symptoms were serious but I can't help but think that I am missing something.

I been taking Yasmin for many years and it has been a blessing for me. I was surprised to read so many ill-effects. I went off, got pregnant two months later, then later went back on with no problems. It has basically cured my PMDD. I am now trying Yaz and am in the first month. However, I have been eating out of control and am extremely bloated. Anyone else on Yaz?

Hi guest 37943,

Wanted to let you know I have been off Yasmin in the past for a few months at a time. My doctor provides them for me from the drug rep, if the office is out then some of us patients don't get it unless purchased. My only negativeness about getting off Yasmin is the water weight gain, I feel so bloated. Otherwise, mentally and physically for that time being I am fine. I've had blood work done yearly and so far so good. I've never stopped midpack. I was off of them for 6 months one time due to anxiety attacks and was put on zoloft and stopped yasmin, I went back to yasmin and eventually stopped zoloft. My only complaint was the bloating, I missed the diuretic. Everyone is different.

I kind of feel stupid for not recognizing Yasmin being the problem sooner. I contributed my panic attacks, anxiety and depression to the birth of my daughter in 2004. I was put on Yasmin Summer of 2005. I switched from OrthoTriCyclen Lo because I thought the pill was making me bloated and crampy. I have recently found that I needed a colon cleansing pill that keeps my colon healthy. By Thanksgiving of 2005 I went to my Gyn for my yearly and mentioned my anxiety. He put me on Paxil. A month later I had gained 10 pounds and had to move up to size 12. I was weaned off of Paxil, absolutely miserable. I took Welbutrin, it made me worse. I tried to take nothing for a few months and could not even handle life. For the first time ever I did not want to get out of bed I had such horrible anxiety that I thought I was going crazy. By spring of 2006 I started going to a different doctor. She put me on Effexor, at first I felt great but then I started feeling bad again. I have upped my dose twice and I feel that at 300 mg of Effexor I feel like I should not be feeling anything but I am still depressed and having anxiety. Just yesterday I had a full blown panic attack while going on a dune ride with friends. Something that I normally would enjoy. In Oct. 2006 I was expressing my concern of weight gain to my friend and she mentioned that just maybe, if Yasmin could give me pregnancy breasts(size B cup to D cup) that maybe it is giving me other pregnancy symptoms. I decided to go off of Yasmin, it has almost been 3 months and I am hoping to see a change soon. My breasts have gone to a DD. I have gained another 14 pounds. I have had 1 period and now am 3 weeks late again. I have been bloated and irritable for 4 weeks now. My stomach is so bloated I look like I could be 3 months pregnant. I hope my symptoms have helped some of you, I know yours have helped me. I now feel like there is some hope.

SassyPixie

Hi girls!
Thought it was just me!!! I have been on Yasmin for 3 years, and have been feeling very tired, fed up and generally lacking enthusiasm to do anything. I stopped taling it in July 06 and still haven't had a proper period (I'm not pregnant!!), i feel awful, exhausted, fed up, tearful and bloated, my skin is terrile and I am losing hair. This is not good.

i'm so glad i found this site. i started taking bc pills again in feb 04. in feb 05, i switched to yasmin because i heard so many good things about it and the other pills were making me sick. when i'm finished with this pack, i'm not refilling it. here's my experience with yasmin: the good: my period is regular, no breakouts, period is lighter and shorter, no worries about getting pregnant. the bad: still get cramps, boobs hurt all the time and am spilling out of my bra, facial discolorations, feel bloated all the time. the ugly: horrific migraines (never had them before), anxiety and depression and i'm a happy person. i'm doing a detox cleanse to get myself back to normal when i'm off. for now, i'll take my chances with condoms and natural methods. nothing is worth what i've been going through. thank you all for sharing your experiences because i thought i was just going crazy.

I have only been on it for like 6 days and yet i already feel fat/bloated constipated, emotional, angrey at every little stuipid thing that goes wrong...i ate nothing out of the ordinary today yet i feel like i had huge meals all day long...i felt better when i was off the pill with irregualr periods and just exersisng regularly...it helped better than the pill, my biggest fear is weight gain and i feel like im screwing myself over by taking this i think im going to stop but i keep getting told its just bad the first few weeks and cycles...i dont know if i want to waste 3 months of my life getting used to fake hormons...im done with it! i hate pills

I am stunned at what I am reading. I have been on Yasmin for about 3 years and I have had a really rough 2.5 years. Mostly depression and my moods are up and down. That has been tough because I married 2.5 years ago and moved to a new state. I thought it was because of that even though I know myself and that I thought I would handle it better. I know that there would definatly be a greiving time of leaving my family, but 2.5 years....I did ask my doctor about this and they did the same, suggested anti-depressants, which I just didn't want to do yet, so I just said I would see later if I felt better. Anyway, I did not realize that this could be the pill. I have had horrible headaches for the past year and a half and I thought that it might be the pill but the doctor reassured me that this was one of the best pills to be on and maybe it was just stress related. This is crazy, good crazy, news to me. Now I don't feel as crazy as I have made myself feel. I stopped taking my Yasmin about 3 weeks ago. I am feeling very bloated and I did have bleeding for a couple of days this past week. Is that a side effect that any of you have had?? I was a little concerned when I started bleeding that I went to the doctors, she said that I would need to wait a couple of weeks to make sure that I wasn't pregnant and if I was still bleeding then to call her. I feel tired and foggy and like I said, very bloated. Do these things go away?? When?? One thing I do know is that I will never go back on this pill again. Thank you to all of you for speaking out. This is an eye-opener and I can only imagine how many women this will help. Thanks!!!

Hi ladies,
I just wanted to put my side effects out there. I was on Triphasil for 6 years and switched to Yazmine just because I wanted something new, well I'm going back to Triphasil. I've been taking Yazmine for 2 months now and I've had enough. The gas, bloating, and cramping before, during, and after my period are nothing like they used to be. I have cramps no where near time to start and that's not normal. The gas is terrible. I normally only got bloated right before time to start and now it's 24/7 30 days out of the month. The gas pains are terrible and I already have I.B.S with constipation. I had my IBS under control and now I am back constipated. Yazmine has taken it's toll and I'm through with it.

I have been on yasmin for nearly year with a break of 2 months. I was on spironolactone for a year but my periods became erratic so I went on yasmin to try and control my acne. In the last 6 months I have started to become bloated and get stomach pain and be really gassy.This is quite constant but especially after I eat. I have a really good diet, no wheat,dairy or sugar or fizzy dronks, but still I experience pain. My skin is clearer than when I am not on it but i don't think I want to be in constant pain.
I also feel lethargic and get tired easily and have put on a bit of weight, but that's quite normal as I have PCOS, so my weight fluctuates constantly.

Hi,
Im a mother of a 19year old onYasmin. she's bloated and has a tight stomach; but worst of all, she's had blood in her stools. Her friend has had the same thing and went off right away. has anyone else experienced such a thing? we aren't sure if it is the pill but I really don't like her being on such a toxic thing. Ive suggested other non-chemical birth control options.
worried mum

Huh, I have had no side effects from Yasmin. I have polycystic ovary syndrome and took Yasmin for 2 years, my doctor changed me to another pill for about 3 months and I had all kinds of problem, bloated, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, etc... but none with the Yasmin. I begged her to put me back on it and she agreed. My periods are normal, no cramping, no headaches. I am not as tired and basically feel great as long as I stay on the Yasmin. Sorry to hear so many problems with it, I absolutely love the stuff myself.

I have been on Yasmin for 3 months. The following are symptoms I have experienced during this time but I am not sure they are totally related to Yasmin...feeling tired more often, bloated, gas, slight cramps, and lots of spotting. The positive effects are that my menstral cramps have subsided and my mood swings have leveled out. Period time has less bleeding. Currently looking into matter of spotting and am hoping that soon it will go away. My gyn says to allow up to 3 months for the body to acclimate. I will soon see.

All I have to say is I have been off Yasmin for 2 months now and I have never felt better! During the 8 month period of being on Yasmin these were my side affects....Bloated all the time, restlessness, insomnia,irritable,crying ALL THE TIME for no reason, depression, increase appitite, major mood swings, suicidle thoughts,difficulty making decsions,panic attacks, anxiety, tender breasts,headaches my life was miserable and I had no idea Yasmin was the cause until i Stopped taking it and i felt like a million dollars!!!!! I stoppped taking it by accident i left my pack at home when I went on vacation and had no choice but to start over , Thank God I forgot them I would have never stopped taking them! Everything Happens for a Reason! And I will never take hormones again!

I have a question for you ladys. I have been on Yasmin for a little over 2 months. It seems like everyday I am STARVING in the morning even when I eat breafast and a snack. Then after I eat lunch I get sick, my stomach hurts so bad and I feel sick for hours and usually dont want to eat dinner or anything. Also I am very bloated and tired all the time. Anyone else have this issue??

Thanks
D

Hello All,
I'm responding to Silke's post(attached below).

Silke,

I found that "mainstream" doctors that I went to or spoke with were unable or unwilling to help me.Which is why I SPECIFICALLY did a search for a NATUROPATHIC endocrinologist. Please don't take this as a "blanket" criticism of all doctors. Some are more helpful than others. My current doctor has been incredibly helpful. I have had 2 periods since starting the hormone replacement cream 1.5 mos ago. I'm 49 and hadn't had a period in more than a year; I thought I was finished! As for the dehydration, it was explained to me that my adrenals were totally stressed out, and even though I drink a LOT of water, I was unable to retain in(even though I was bloated!) There are many supplements that can be taken to get your adrenal system under control; remember, they're hormones, too!

As for MY weight gain, he told me it won't come off on it's own, but with the continued supplements and hormone cream to get all of the hormone levels balanced out, it will start to kick in(soon, I hope!)

I simply did a search in my metro area for "Naturopathic Endocrinologist". Fortunately, this doctor was recently listed as one of the Top 100 Doctors in my region. I feel truly blessed to have found him. Write me directly and I will supply his website, which contains many helpful articles.

Blessings,
Rita
PS - I hope I answered all of your questions!

Hey Rita!!

Thank you so much for your post!! That sounds very interesting and could be a solution for many of us. But I'm really afraid of perhaps again not finding the right doctor, who finally admits that our problems (I'm off Yasmin for over 1 year now, and still not 100% back to normal life......) are connected and brought on by Yasmin...

Exactly as you told, my gyn told me last year around july (had a blood test done there) that my hormone levels are "pretty" normal, though they were at the edge of what's normal (totally low)..... But I know, that this is already enough (hormones at the edge of being too low) to cause severe problems!!

I feel a little encouraged now to go and search again for an endocrinologist who could perhaps help me, too. I also have to mention, that I still didn't get my period. I had only one normal period around easter 2005 after getting off the pill!! So there definitely IS a connection between my still lasting symptoms (sometimes dizzyness, a little anxiety, a little weakness and so on, though everything much lighter as it was last year!!!) and my hormone levels, which are obviousely still messed up.

Did your doc tell anything further about that dehydration and the effects of that diuretic in Yasmin?? I would be so thankful to hear, if he thinks that this stuff could have caused my very heavy muscle weakness and muscle aching during the last year (has eased up but is STILL not completely gone!!).

Well I think that the dehydration brought on by that diuretic is on the other hand causing a heavy loss of vitamines and electrolytes. That could be an explanation for the fact, that in my case (I guess many other women would say the same) the symptoms slowly increased over the years and always got a little worse while I had some illness like a flu or such or while I was working out (because of the sweating)...

Over summer 2004 I got weaker and weaker and after a heavy cold with fever and sweating over 3 weeks in october 2004 i broke down completely with muscle aches, weakness and dizzyness and many more symptoms......

Sorry, if my posts always get that long, but I'm still searching for reasons of my severe illness I've been going through and which has lasted for over 8 months (that were only the hardest months... There were another 12 months where I didn't feel really fit and already had problems....) and is still just very slowly getting better...

God bless you all!!

Silke

Hi Denise, Mamawannawin, Karla & everyone,
Today I "celebrate" two months off of Yasmin. I am still plagued with panic and anxiety, but to a lesser degree. I am now taking Effexor XR 37.5 (EFFEXOR XR is a once-daily SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) approved for the treatment of depression & generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), to keep the anxiety under control. Unfortunately it is an anti-depressant but it is supposed to also be for anxiety (I DO NOT have depression). I was on Paxil CR for 2 months but discontinued it due to side effects.
I also have hypertension which the doctor said is secondary to my anxiety and I am not taking BP medication. I took off 12 pounds so far, which helps. My face was so bloated when I was on Yasmin that it looked like I was on steroids.
I NEVER EVER had anxiety until I was on Yasmin. This pill has wreaked havoc on my whole system!!!! Never again.

I wish you all the best for renewed good health!

Hello, everyone. I am new to Yasmin and have only been taking it for 2 weeks. I am coming off of a 4 year break from BCP's and decided to try Yasmin on my OB's recommendation due to excessive moodiness/irritability with other BCP's that I've tried. In the past, I didn't have any other side effects from any of the other pills that I've tried (such as spotting, break through bleeding, bloating, etc.) In the 2 short weeks that I've been taking Yasmin I have had enough weird side effects to prompt me to go online and do some research, which led me to this site. I have had (sorry for the TMI) brown discharge for 12 straight days and today I have blood spotting. I also noticed that I have been extremely fatigued for the last week. Tonight I feel a dull pain in my left side and am bloated and feel "full", as if I've eaten a huge amount of food. I'm not even going to finish this pack. Thank you to everyone for your experiences.

The first time on Yasmin I did not see side effects. I went off to give body a break. Within 2 mo. I was having anxiety attacks. My hormones were unbalanced. I hust finished my first mo. back on Yasmin...my face is bloated. And depression,panic, and anxieties exist. I have decided to go back on---TriNorinyl.

Day five of Yasmin. Yesterday I was soooo thirsty! I couldn't stop drinking. I think I know where it all went, my stomach and lower body! It looks like I am 6 months along. I have never been this bloated before. I hope it goes away once my body has adjusted to the hormones. In addition, the terrible headaches. As the doctor suggested, I am going to give it a month. I truly hope it helps with the PMS (mood swings, cramps, etc.), that is the reason I am on this stuff.

Hi, Twogirlsmom, Lisa, Silke, Chrissy and everyone out there it's Hill.
I am on day 34 post Yasmin. If you read some of my earlier posts, I too got a cold, felt horrible and got some of my symptoms back during the cold. I also had/have the bloating/swelling. I should get my period very soon. If I was still on Yasmin I should have gotten my period last thursday, however, when I stopped my pills, even though I had just menstrated, I got my period again about 4 days after stopping for a few days so it should be here soon.

As for the swelling, yesterday my ankles were the size of my thighs, as well as my hands. My fingers were huge, none of my rings fit. And while I was on Yasmin, my face was rather enlarged, around my cheeks. Right now everything is bloated. I am assuming it is due to almost that time of the month and first real cycle off pills.

Driving to work I almost had an anxiety attack, but I some how controled it. So what I'm assuming is it's just because my little ole friend is due, and he doesn't know how to act with out that horrible drug or something.

So keep sharing your experiences I know they helped me so much,
Hill

Hi everyone,

I too had BP of 140/100 (or MORE) when I was on Yasmin. My face was extremely bloated - looked like I had 3 chins and a very round face. My hair fell out in clumps when I was on Yasmin - now my hair is fine and I don't "shed".

After quitting Yasmin, it took a few weeks, and the facial bloating was GONE! When the doc saw me she said "half your face is gone" :-) My family cannot believe that my face looks so different.

My BP now is 110/80 average. I do not take BP medicine and I do not take BCP any more.

My chest pains are for the most part GONE!!! They really had me scared.

I am on Paxil CR 12.5mg once per day for the extreme anxiety that I have which I attribute to taking Yasmin for about 9 months. I also have trouble staying asleep at night. I have observed that my anxiety is peaking when my pd is due.

I had an anxiety/panic attack on Dec. 21, 2005 and I took my last Yasmin in late January 2006.

Thank you all for your informational posts and concern. I had a few minutes so I thought I'd post an update.

PS- I think that the manufacturer better read this site and DO SOMETHING!!!!

New Side Effect for me, lisa here i have had extreme facial bloating this past few days and its worrying me as its a new thing, anyone else had that before, i feel like my face is a huge and my necl also my mum commented this afternoon how swollen it looked and it feels so watery, bloated like.
I am due for my period in a few days and wondering if this could be why. Anyone had this????

Just wanted to post this after reading all these horrible things about Yasmin. This is the 3rd birth control pill I have been on-the last one was making me so bloated I could barely button my pants. I have had very little side effects on Yasmin. I am 30 yrs old, I don't smoke, moderate excercise and a chocolate junkie. The only side effects I have noticed is some insomnia lately and occasional heartburn- but this could also be due to the fact that I am about to make some life altering choices that have me a bit worried. Not to diminish everyone else's pain- just know that everyone's body is different. Both myself and my best friend have been on Yasmin for over 6 months now and we are fine.

I have been on Yasmin for 2.5 months now. I have a long list of symptoms as many of you do.

From the very first week of starting the pill I felt weepy, and would cry at the most insignificant things. Now I'm constantly feeling depressed and lethargic, I have no energy to keep in contact with friends or family. At first I blamed it on the holidays, I had an increased appetite and gained weight, and since I was feeling fat and bloated I thought perhaps that was the cause of my low mood. I have lost all interest in my hobbies which normally excited me.

But the week during my period when I wasn't taking the pill, my appetite would return to normal, and my head felt clear and I had renewed energy. I kept thinking that perhaps my body was adjusting to the new pill but once I started the pill again, I was back to feeling depressed and overeating.

I started having to wear my glasses while at my computer, I normally only wear them to see things at a distance. The vision in my right eye has become blurred in just 2 months.

My breasts are extremely sore all the time, so much so that I recently thought I was pregnant. (but Im not)

I started having digestive issues, with diarrhea-- sudden rushes to the bathroom before even finishing a meal. My stomach made awful gurgling (digestive) noises all the time and I have increased gas.

Also, embarrassingly enough, I have increased levels of earwax.. I never had a problem with it before but feel as though I am now constantly cleaning out my ears.

I have 2 weeks left of my 3rd month of pills but I think I am just going to stop cold turkey tomorrow. I can't take this anymore and I'm extremely happy to have found this website. For 2 months I thought I was going crazy.. Im so very relieved..