Yasmin and sunburn

I'm so glad to find this. It's taken me a while to put 2 and 2 together, but I am absolutely convinced that Yasmin is responsible for the subzero sex drive I've had for most of the past year. After reading this page, I also have an explanation for the brown discoloration on my forehead after I got a sunburn this spring -- it hasn't gone away! It's been a week and a half since I took any of the active pills, and I already feel SO much better. I was beginning to think I would never be interested in sex again! I have an appt. with my doctor this week, but there's no way I'm going back on Yasmin.

Just a quick note to all of you who may have had similar side effects pre and post Yasmin. I was on Yasmin for two months and realized pretty quickly this was not the med for me. I have just come off the worst summer of my life...lethargy, anxiety, no coping skills, etc. It was post Yasmin that I believe the worst side effects hit me. I woke up with an anxiety attack (never had one before) and facial tingling (felt like I had a light sunburn on my face - both sides). The tingling lasted approx 6 days - then went to my feet and upper thighs. I know this is all odd but the only correlation is possibly hormones (getting back on track post BCP). These symptoms started 14 days before my next period. Went to PCP and neurologist who both said neurologically I'm ok - no reason for these symptoms. The only thing that was low normal was a B12 level (294) so I started B12. I am now off the pill approx 9 weeks and feeling better then I've felt since June. Therefore, what else could it be? My OB/GYN said stop the pill - and she doesn't rule out any SE from BCP's. Coincidentally is not even prescribing Yasmin anymore because of other SE from women. Can't go back in time and relive these past months without Yasmin so I can only go forward and be thankful these wacky symptoms are gone and continue to hope it was all hormone related. I wish all of you well and keep plugging forward without this med. The sun is shining again.

To those of you asking about tingling/ burning in your face pre and post yasmin. I experienced this both during and after yasmin. I was on it 3 months. It managed to dehydrate me especially in my face. I have very oily skin and hair. The yasmin took away the oils in my face and hair, even the pores on my nose closed up. My skin felt swollen and sensitive like a light sunburn at times (tingly) shooting pains in my cheeks, jaw aching (Im a clencher i dont know if this was stress related.) Also my hair texture changed less oily, thin dry and brittle also my scalp was real sensitive i couldnt even wear my hair in a clip or ponytail without severe scalp pain. Needless to say it was falling out all over the place but it has let up now. (I took prenatal vitamins while this was happening to keep it growing fast.) I had lots of other symptoms too, been off the evil little pill 3 months now. Slowly getting better. I am an RN and I think this pill is bad news. I took ortho novum 777 for years with no problems, no side effects. I thought they were all the same. I cannot believe the LIFE CHANGING effects this pill has caused me and so many other people.

I have been taking Yasmin for eight months. Lately I've noticed that even after applying SPF 45, I have gotten sunburnt. After re-applying my sunscreen and having gotten burnt again, I feel that perhaps Yasmin is contributing to my sunburn. Has anyone else felt this way?