Yasmin and circumstances

My daughter has had a very difficult year, with many of the symptoms described in postings related to Yasmin. Please will everyone who has experienced the negative effects of this drug go to the website: www.FDA.gov and file a report. They do not ask for personal identification, but you can describe your symptoms, tests, hospitalizations, etc in great detail. You can also file a report with the drug manufacturer, but this will carry greater weight if your doctor files it on your behalf. Under certain circumstances, related to the severity of your adverse reaction, I believe the manufacturer is required to follow up with the FDA, and respond to your complaint.

I originally went on Yasmin because I experience horrible menstrual cramps. As a cure for cramps, Yasmin is a miracle. HOWEVER...I have been on it for almost 3 years now & have noticed new issues. I now have insomnia (recurring almost EVERY night). I can fall asleep, but ALWAYS wake up after a couple of hours & usually can't go back to sleep, or sometimes wake up every hour or less. Also, I haven't been able to wear contact lenses in almost 3 years. I have an unusual condition that causes my eyelashes to grow abnormally. I have zero sex drive. Other birth control brands make me moody & angry, but I don't know which is worse.

i forgot to say that i didn't have a skin problem before using yasmin, so i can't say if it's helping in that department as i am still pimple-free. my skin is the first thing to react to medication, but i look fine. no spots, allergic reactions (unlike with nordette; i had hives every night for 2.5 months), etc.

i feel that i'm short of breath faster than before, but again, wasn't sure if it was from the pill or my inactivity (or both, again).

i imagine my mood would be as dismal as everyone else's if it wasn't for the constant sunshine and warm weather here. after the termination of pregnancy 4 months ago, i haven't been so happy. but again, i don't know if it's because of the pill or circumstances.

and no increase in breast size, either... that's the only side effect that i welcome!! can't i get a break?!