I took Yasmin for a couple months nearly ten years ago and became borderline suicidal; I felt like I was losing my mind. Good luck! If these side effects continue, you may wish to discuss options for other birth control pills with your doctor. I had a doctor who didn't seem to care that I took it while smoking half a pack and with a family history of blood clots, then I got a new doctor and she was like "Uh, I'm hoping you are willing to stop that now. I have never taken Yaz or Yasmin, but I have taken Lo-Esterin and Lo-Lo-Esterin (which is what I have been taking for the last couple years, I'm 29 and I've been on BC since I was 17 for a multitude of reasons). I can now safely conclude that being a smoker and taking estrogen BC pills is a bad combination. I hope you're doing better now. Yasmin Real. I mean, the smoking is even riskier in the long term but I have cut back with the goal of quitting and I hope you will get there too. Everyone responds differently to different medications. Look at Your Pill Pack - It has 28 Pills. However, it … I got a clot on it because of a previously undiagnosed blood disorder that most people never even find out they have, and I took Microgynon for years with no problems prior to that. This pill is no spring chicken in the birth control world, so fortunately, there’s a good deal of information on its risks and benefits. I am definitely not going back to Yasmin, ever, even if it means getting pregnant. According to Dr Doug Bremner, author of Before You Take That Pill, Yasmin became the most complained-about drug on medications.com, which monitors the side-effects of popular drugs. It has been proven to alter our hormone levels, which can be both a good and a bad thing for our skin. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the TwoXChromosomes community. A rare, but serious side effect of the pill is the formation of blood clots. I got a clot on it because of a previously undiagnosed blood disorder that most people never even find out they have, and I took Microgynon for years with no problems prior to that. If you do take it, and get a bit yellow. That's when I talked to my GYN about another option. The combined pill (Yasmin) is a small tablet you swallow daily that contains hormones oestrogen and progesterone. We are a welcoming subreddit and support the rights of all genders. Like the shot or something. I ended up switching to Ortho Tri-Cyclen (which I'm still taking) and immediately felt like myself again. SIDE EFFECTS FOR YASMIN: COMMENTS: SEX: AGE: DURATION/ DOSAGE: DATE ADDED : 3: Heavy periods, fibroids, cramps: Started taking this pill at the suggestion of a friend who was taking it with no complaints. I went to my doctor today, who decided to put me on Yasmin instead. Yasmin side effects All drugs have side effects, but, according to some experts, Yaz is in a class of its own. And the people it has not worked for? My experience with Yasmin was horrible. I stuck it out. Posts are moderated for respect, equanimity, grace, and relevance. It has definitely NOT. I have been on Yaz, Yazmin, and the over the counter version, Ocella. Had to drop out of school. I know you've probably heard this from friends/family/doctors but, even if the BC works for you in the way you want, I would work on your smoking habit. Literally, within a month of stopping the pill I started having symptoms relating to being Hypo. I then was having break thru bleeding, so my doctor suggested yasmin . I am on a high estrogen right now (35mg? I know that everyone will react differently to BC , so for those who have tried Yasmin - your thoughts please ? I couldn't be on Yazmin for more than 2 weeks because it jacked my potassium levels up so high. 8.Lost my hair 9.Foggy mind 10.Lost my self esteem I came off the pills around a month and a half. I then had intense morning sickness for 6 weeks. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the TheGirlSurvivalGuide community, Continue browsing in r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide. Although it was nice to have very clear skin, I'll take the zits thank you. And I have other health issues that may or may not be related. My situation was this: since I started having periods, they lasted over a week with heavy bleeding, and there was anywhere from 3 to 9 weeks between them. Yasmin was the only one out of about 10 different pills I tried that didn't have hideous side effects. It's so bad, I've missed a lot of school/work because of them. Women using Yasmin might experience the following side effects: Breast tenderness Weight gain Headaches, or mood changes Nausea or vomiting Changes in your … That can get in the way of life. Missing two or more pills or starting a new pack late might affect your contraceptive cover. Yasmin was great but my Mirena IUD is even better and I don't have to worry so much that I'll drop dead of an embolism. This medication additionally triggers changes in your cervical mucus and uterine cellular lining, making it harder for sperm to get to the womb as well as more challenging for a fed egg to connect to the womb. Hi I was on the yasmin pill, stopped taking it on 1st July and didn't have a proper period till September. A survival guide of "life pro-tips" for the everyday girl. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. It's been my understanding that lower estrogen pills help for women who have very bad cramps, heavy periods, etc because of the higher levels of progesterone. Yasmin made me feel very depressed and my moods very erratic. Did your doctor ask you to consider other methods? What are the side effects of the Yasmin Pill? There was a significant reduction in terms of bleeding rate changes and menstrual bleeding duration in both Yasmin and LD group at the following next six months in comparison with before the consumption (p < 0.05). Grigg-Spall says she isn't the only one to experience negative side effects of the pill. The Pill gospel rests on the delusion that hormonal contraception is a substitute for real human hormones. Missing one pill, at any time, does not compromise contraception. I didn't know much about the pill, but I had heard about it before. I loved Yasmin but please don't take it if you are a smoker. 2 years later I had serious and unexplained liver damage. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I had charlie horse/muscle cramps in my extremities EVERY DAY--sometimes more than once. Haha I think it'd be a combination of both - eventually quitting (really painful process :/ ) and as advised by nearly everyone - looking at another option ! Even knowing I have to start my placebo week makes me cry for hours the night before. Be very fucking concerned. My life is very different now. best decision ever. Bloating Headache Weight changes Freckles Breast swelling or tenderness Stomach cramps Changes in your appetite Increase hair growth Discharge from … But I wouldn't reccomend it to anyone, given my experience. I'm very scared. Yasmin, not to be confused with Yaz, is a low-dose pill approved for use in the U.S. in 2001. I was on Yaz for a year and had some rough side effects. It's different for everyone, but if you have the option maybe go for the non hormonal kind. Minor ones include breast tenderness, headaches, nausea. I was lucky. I've almost seen an exact split down the middle of people it has worked for, and people it has not. In the meantime, I decided to do some reading and I found so many conflicting reviews. Unfortunately he did not discuss any alternative contraceptive methods with me. I think?) Then had another period 24 days after. I was on Yasmin for 4 years and absolutely loved it. my doctor prescribed me yasmin about 2 yrs ago..i put on 8 kg, got stretch marks, celulite, and constant periods for 2 months..i lost to much blood so went to hospital and was told i had major side effects to that specific pill. It's another low estrogen pill. “2 yrs on yasmin pills 1.Beautiful glowing moist skin. Welcome to TwoXChromosomes, a subreddit for both serious and silly content, and intended for women's perspectives. It's traumatic to say the least. Signs of a severe allergic reaction to Yasmin: swelling of the face, lips, mouth 3. Could you maybe try something like the patch, which is high estrogen? I felt rapid heartbeats, palpitations, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, unable to concentrate, dizziness,forgetfulness and blurred vision. Ortho-Cyclen has helped, however, when I'm on my period, my bleeding is accompanied with incapacitating cramps. I only discovered the blood clot issue through my own reading thus I wanted to reaffirm my findings. And when it came to trying for a baby I stopped and exactly three months later got a period and was pregnant a week later. I don't smoke, but I was on Yasmin for over 4 years without a single side effect or issue. I've never smoked, but while on Yasmin/Ocella for 3 months suffered massive migraines had a blood clot and had a stroke, was 22 at the time. Was previously on Loestrin 24Fe which I liked, but became too expensive with my insurance. Severe anxiety 2.Depression 3.Low sex drive 4.Lost my sense of humor 5.Nothing makes me happy and alive 6.Morning sickness 7.Dry mouth when I wake up from fear! She said that Yaz had a different combo of meds, and that worked for a while, but after a few years, I gained about 40 lbs and had issues with my depression again. Especially around the white of your eyes. I was on Yasmin for 5 years. Then I started having weird periods again, breakthru bleeding, and general crazyness. or should I just go ahead and try it? It's been doing wonders up until recently. Hi ! I wonder if I can try a different method of birth control all together? ✔️ Breakthrough bleeding, spotting and missed periods can be common in … Will speak to another gynea to consider other options. Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, which occurs in approximately 10% of treated women and may be more frequent during the first cycles of therapy. https://projects.propublica.org/docdollars/. I've been like that since I was about 14 years old, and because of my experiences, I have a deep fear of having my period. 2. I really loved being on Yasmin, but I wouldn't go on it if you smoke. No symptoms, very light periods and no PMS. It made my periods much shorter and very regular, no bloating, no weight gain, no vomiting, nothing. Yasmin Birth Control Side Effects The risks are very low, but some women have experienced unwanted side effects when taking Yasmin. I can suffer through periods and cramps if it means no serious problems. Cookies help us deliver our Services. If you're concerned about it interacting with the cigarettes though I definitely suggest double-checking with your doctor to make sure it's alright to take them. Although Yasmin is considered a pregnancy Category X medication, it is not expected to cause problems when taking during the first few weeks or months of pregnancy. Should I call my doctor and cancel the yasmin prescription? Hi redfence, Although I'm not very familiar with Yasmin birth control, mood swings can certainly be a side effect of any birth control pill. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. I have been on Ortho-Cyclen since December 2013. I was on Yasmin for a year before having to switch to estrogen-free methods, but I liked it fine. Up to 48hrs since your last pill – take your next pill as soon as you remember and continue the rest of the pack as usual. It is not a substitute. :/. Theresa Jones, RN - Mon Oct 11, 2004 6:55 pm. It's slightly more likely to cause a clot than other brands of pill. Take your pill at the same time every day. I'm worried about the blood clot as I smoke around 6 sticks a day, so it'll be great to hear any feedback for you gals. There are other low estrogen options though. Now that it's well documented that Yasmin has a higher risk of causing blood clots, I really wouldn't recommend it. Would not recommend. It's exhausting. The Yasmin-pill pack has 21 yellow tablets (with hormones) to be taken for 21 days, followed by 7 white pills (without hormones) to be taken for the next seven days. These include tender breasts , headaches, more painful periods, PMS. it just depends on whether ur body gets along with that pill. I know it's a lower estrogen than the one I'm taking now, so there's that benefit, but since I've come home from the doctor and done my research, I'm absolutely terrified. I'm not sure Yasmin is a good idea if you smoke. I take birth control mainly to control my periods, as well as to prevent pregnancy. Yasmin birth control, is the top-selling contraceptive pill in the US, generating about $1.8 billion in revenue for Bayer AG last year, according to Cardiovascular Week (CW). Pill-bleeds are not periods. My liver specialist recommended I never take hormonal birth control again, or any further supplemental hormones. I know that sounds ridiculous but if you have reason to believe this will increase your chance of blood clots, it doesn't make sense to me that you'd be prescribed this. I was on alesse for several years. It's slightly more likely to cause a clot than other brands of pill. The following is a list of the side effects that have been linked with the use of Yasmin: Serious side effects: – see your doctor straight away. Everyone is different. It's another low estrogen pill. I am not a moody person normally. This might mean you need to take 2 pills … Did you try any other birth controls before you had Yasmin? Was it the yasmin? Common side effects of Yasmin include: nausea (especially when you first start taking Yasmin), vomiting, headache, bloating, stomach cramps, changes in weight or appetite, breast tenderness or swelling, nipple discharge, I have never taken Yaz or Yasmin, but I have taken Lo-Esterin and Lo-Lo-Esterin (which is what I have been taking for the last couple years, I'm 29 and I've been on BC since I was 17 for a multitude of reasons). Not to mention, I can't skip my period like my doctor recommended to me, because my insurance won't let me pick up the medication until after I've finished the first pack and have already had my period. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. No way to know. The threat of having breast cancer detected could be a little enhanced among recent and current customers of combo contraceptive pills. She has had breast tenderness, very moody, break through bleeding, low sex drive. Thank you for taking the time to share this with me :) I'm working on the quitting bit - real painful process but slowly and surely. You really shouldn't be using an estrogen based birth control if you smoke, it really increases the risk of blood clots. G oing off Yasmin - side effects. I went 62 days with a period. Post away! So two in September and feel pregnant in October. First year was ok. Wow, that's so scary! 3.No pregnancy Disadvantages: 1. im on julliett 35ED now and its great! I'm just a little scared and I don't know what to do. Yaz and Yasmin contain somewhat different amounts of hormones, which could make the amount of side effects differ slightly. Gross, I know, but very inconvenient and weird. Figures vary, but a 2011 FDA study of more than 835,000 women found that the risk of blood clots with this type of drug is up to three times that of other contraceptives. CONCLUSIONS: According to the results obtained, the oral combination of Yasmin pills has fewer side effects than LD pills. Arms, legs, hands, feet, jaw... you name it. I'm not a smoker, but I've been on Ocella for three years and never had an issue with it other than some slight nausea when I first started them. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Some women experience side effects when stopping the Pill. Cramps and PMS that would make me feel like I had the flu, and just generally miserable mental health after that. Since her behavior changes began at the same time she started taking this it … The pill prevents pregnancy in three ways – by stopping ovulation, making the fluid in your cervix thicker (which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb), and preventing the lining of your womb thickening enough for an embryo to grow in it. Some early reports suggested an association between oral contraceptive use and gallbladder disease. I will happily stay on Ortho-cyclen if it means avoiding these issues. I don't blame you for being skeptical of Yasmin, it was pulled from the market for a while (I don't have anything to cite but my memory and those drug commercials from law firms helping people who have had bad reactions), and it has been reformulated and tested. That risk is real, unfortunately. I was given prescription for Yasmin BC pills today. 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