Yasmin and severe constipation

I was put on Yasmin for only 3 months to treat an ovarian cyst (age 48). After just 3 WEEKS, I experienced leg cramps at night and severe constipation and bloating, despite taking Metamucil 3x a day, eating a high fiber diet with whole grains and lots of fruits and vegetables, increasing fluids, and taking an herbal laxative tea. I went off it immediately before I developed any other negative side effects.

I tried Yasmin for about 4 months last year, after being on Ortho for years. My doctor prescribed it after I mentioned weight gain (about 5 lbs) on Ortho. While on Yasmine I started having serious stomach issues including severe constipation and stomach aches, to the extent that even over-the-counter laxitives did not help and I was very uncomfortable. Once I woke up in the middle of the night with servere stomach cramps and sweats to the point that I was doubled up on the floor for an hour. At the time, I did not realize that it could be connected with Yasmin. I also was not feeling myself emotionally; I was quick to get upset and felt pretty down. Finally, my skin was worse than it had been on Ortho, and I did not lose the weight. The positive was that I had very short and light periods (probably only a day or two).

I've been on the pill for the past 6 months and this past month, my breasts have suddenly become unusually large and sensitive. Also, I came on twice in my last cycle - which has never happened before. I'm not sure if this is a side-effect (breast tenderness & size) or if I'm pregnant. I've also experienced a number of the other signs of pregnancy, but I'm not sure if this is my mind playing tricks on me. I've been in a serious relationship for about two years and I'm currently studying... so I'm really hoping I dont have anything to worry about - no babies on the way. This site is really a great help and my thanks goes out to everyone that has posted comments -- they have really reassured me about all the other side-effects I've experienced these past few months. As for the other side effects over the past few months on Yasmin - sore breasts, weight fluctuation, very painful periods at times, lack of libido, vaginal dryness, severe constipation (only once), head-aches, dizziness, nausea, extreme mood swings, excessive hunger at times, and many others.

Can you say Severe Constipation?!!!! I could go a week without any movement. Other than that it was great. But I had to stop taking the pill due to this side effect.