May 5th
2008
3:44 PM
Just reporting back with some information.
I've been off of Yasmin for over a month now. Overall I've been better but there have been a few "relapses" where I've become so dizzy/lightheaded that I hard-core started to panic. Those days can be disheartening.
I've read some previous posts from an RN who said that Yasmin in particular, suppresses your androgens (testosterone) which causes many of these symptoms. This also explains why sometimes it takes a while for these symptoms to "catch up" I know I was feeling great when I first started.
I'm a lot better now that I stopped Yasmin, but I know it's going to take up to six months to get back to normal. Have your doctor check your hormone level. Even if it's " low normal" that isn't healthy for say, a 20, or 30 year old.
For herbal supplements I would suggest Ashwagandha. It's supposed to help production of your androgens. Also keep hydrated and have plenty of Omega-3 fatty acids.
What I also encourage is to talk about your situation. Once you open up, you'll never know who you'll find that had the same issue. We women can be a very helpful resource for one another.
I'll keep you posted on the progress and I hope the best for all of you.
September 11th
2006
8:24 PM
Claudia-
I too quit Yasmin almost a month and a half ago and am going through all of this as well. You can read my previous postings for my story. I wanted to share with you something that has really helped me. It is a herbal supplement called Valerian. In high doses it is used to help insomnia but in smaller doses it helps calm anxiety. And it is obviously natural which makes me feel good especially after the nightmare I have had putting synthetic hormones into my body. Anyway I find that if I take one Valerian pill the moment I am feeling an anxiety or panic attack coming on I tend to feel better within about a half hour. That is just me though. Another thing that helps me is coming to this site when I am not doing well. The support I feel here is endless and I like coming to this site because I feel understood. Please know that I along with thousands of other women are going through this with you. Please stay strong and know that you and all of the other women are in my thoughts as we battle this together.
November 16th
2008
12:08 AM
I went off Yasmin 4 months ago. While my period returned quickly after quitting and has been regular, the abdominal pain/cramping, greasy hair, acne (I never had acne in the past), and mild mood swings are persisting into month 5. I have especially strong abdominal pain in the morning when I wake up, which subsides a little after I urinate. Does anyone have any advice for how I can speed up my body's process of returning to 'normalcy?' The greasy hair and skin are especially frustrating, and the abdominal pain is uncomfortable. Is there some herbal supplement or something that could help??
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