Yasmin and estrogen levels

I have been taking Yasmin for years, ever since it first came out and it has been great. However, when I switched to the generic version for about 3 months I was in hell, with swelling, mood swings, you name it. I went back on the brand name Yasmin and life was great again. However, my insurance won't cover it anymore and it costs me $75 every month! My Dr. said I could try switch to Yaz, since the pharmacies charge less and the only difference is the estrogen levels and that there are less placebo pills. I take Yasmin for 6 weeks at a time so my body is used to an unusual cycle. Anyone experience bad side effects switching from Yasmin to Yaz?

My experience with Yasmin was decreased aggression, mood stability and increased breast size. when I stopped taking the drug, I had an increase in aggression, less fatigue and no weight loss.

My T-3 levels are fine. My blood work is fine. Not many headaches. My mood became more depressed when I stopped taking Yasmin.

Not sure if I am suited to take the drug. So, I am starting Yasmin again to see if I notice side-effects. My estrogen levels were low prior to starting Yasmin the first time. So, I am wondering if my testosterone is a bit too high, and if Yasmin levels me out so to speak.

I think those with normal estrogen levels, prior to taking Yasmin, are badly affected by Yasmin. I wonder if those of us, with lower natural estrogen levels are as badly affected by Yasmin.

Will let this site know in a few months.

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It costs $22 and it is the exact same packaging, etc.

Hope this helps

I was on Yasmin for a number of years and had chest pains. I also have 2 red "dots" on my hair line that formed about a year ago. I noticed my hair thinned out too. I never made the connection that it could be related to the Pill. I also had frequent headaches, but would just take some Aleve and be on my way.
Anyways, I went off in February, and it is now June, and I still have no period. I've seen the gyno, tried to take Provera, and nothing is working to help me get my period. I ended up getting some bloodwork done. My estrogen levels are extremely low (like someone that is in menopause). I AM ONLY 25!!!! I am guessing it is related to coming off Yasmin somehow. Please contact me if you have similar things, as I am now getting all the symptoms of menopause (severe hair loss, night sweats, hot flashes, uncontrollable moods).

Doing an article on Yasmin, INFO WANTED on Side Effects that occur after you stop taking the pill

Hey okay so I'm doing an article on Yasmin, the side effects that occur when you stop taking the pill, and would like more information on it. I would like to interview ex users of the pills that have experienced either hair loss, lack of period, severe headaches, and just about anything that resulted. I need to write this article ASAP! All experiences are helpful. I too used to be on the pill, and ever since I stopped taking it my cycle has been out of whack. Please contact me either via email gator924@ufl.edu or through AIM: lipsfullbittin or via phone: 786-239-8751.

While most people know some of the side effects of taking the pill, few know the side effects that occur when you stop taking it. It would be a helpful article to any users or future users of the pill, don't you agree?

hi ladies,now you come to mention it i also had pain in my vagina,it was so bad i stopped using tampons but as the yasmin had already put my sex drive into reverse i could not tell you if sex was painful! i didn't really think too much about it until it was mentioned on this site. i am sure that i have read somewhere that birth control pills can cause some pain in the vagina,something to do with estrogen levels causing atrophy similar to what some older ladies may experience during their menapause,can't remember exactly where i read it as i have trawled the internet with sooo many questions since my yasmin nightmare started! still... onwards and upwards, we must all look to a better future without yasmin and it's hellish side effects!

sarah

Flowerbabies,
Thank you so much for you response! I have been really worried that something more severe might be going on, but have to keep reminding myself that these symptoms started when I started taking Yasmin!!!!! I hate that pill....it has really screwed me up. The dizziness is the same for me as you described. Sometimes it is just brief periods and then other times it will last on and off all day. I have started taking b6 and magnesium. I was also given this herbal pill called holy basil(it is helful for restoring balance). So far I really like them and can see some progression. I am going to get my progesterin and estrogen levels checked as well as talk to my doctor about estrogen dominance. I went to the doctor 3 times before I figured out what was going on and found this website?? What really made me mad was how my ob reacted. She was telling me that I might have depression/anxiety problems!!??!? It made me so angry that I have switched doctors. Anyways, Thank you so much for responding and encouraging me to keep the faith. This website is really the only thing that reminds me that it will get better!!! I hope you continually feel better!! Thank you again!

Hi Ladies...
Thanks for the input. I think that my estrogen levels dropped off so much from stopping this crappy pill that it was causing the headaches. Mine, too see to be behind my eyes and at either side of my head, not at the same time, one sided headaches, if you will. They have seemed to let up in the last two days, I read that Aleve is the best help for hormonal headaches. It seems to be the only thing that has helped thus far. I have been seeing a psychologist since July for the panic and anxiety. I have it pretty well under control, but at the time I NEVER thought it might be the BC until I found you wonderful ladies. I am about 6-7 weeks post pill, and the general anxiety is really easing up. I'll keep you posted!
Thanks, Cristy