Anyone Have Any Experience with the Birth Control Yaz?

I just started taking Yaz a month ago and so far have had no problems. I used to have terrible mood swings, bloating and cramps, but I noticed I didn't have it this last month while on Yaz and my period was only 3 days. I also have had no weight gain or loss of libido. My doctor told me to give at least 3 or 4 months before deciding if I want to stay on it or not. I couldn't decide if I wanted to stay on birth control pills or use an IUD. So far, Yaz has worked pretty good for me. Good luck!

I took it and didn't do well with it at all. I started having some rather severe digestive issues as well as neurological problems. I was starting to think I was crazy, then I found the following site where people posted similar side effects and I realized it wasn't just me. I stopped taking them after 2 cycles and began feeling better within a week.
http://www.medications.co.uk/se/yasmin

Not saying that to scare you. But by all means, if you start feeling "not like yourself", chart it for a little while and if you suspect this medicine, talk to your Dr. about al alternative.

Hello, i was on yaz at first and i hated it. It made me sick to my stomach and made me nautious. I knew it would make me like that for the 1st three packs but, its continued. It also made me have very bad mood swings and just burst out crying for no absolute reason. Plus it so expensive even with my insurance. Ive switched to yazmin that has a lower dosage and its perfect i havent gained weight, no moodswings or outburst. And its cheaper for a brand name. I would recommend yazmin.

I was on Yaz for a few months and liked it. The only reason I switched was because it cost $60/month with my insurance. I have since switched to a Loestrin because it is a generic and I hate it - it has completely killed any sex drive I had. I didn't have any problems on Yaz.

I switched to Yaz. I like it, but it upset my stomach in the beginning. There has been no weight gain. I was worried about that because I want to lose weight and I have been able to with no problems. It is expensive (depending what kind of insurance you have). No loss of libido either. I actually like it better than Yasmin.

I am not on Yaz but am on Yasmin. I have had NO issues with this pill and apparently the estrogen part of this one is not derived from testosterone like so many of the other ones out there. Just thought I would share the one I am on.

I am on YAZ and I absolutely LOVE IT! You only have a period for 2-3 days and the only side effects that I have had are NOT having mood swings, headaches etc. I believe that its great and worth the cost. JMO

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I loved Yaz when I was on it. I didn't gain any weight it was really nice. I now have an IUD which I believe is the great thing since sliced bread.

Hi - I am on Yaz and really like it. I could not take BC pills before trying this - they just upset my system too much but Yaz has been great for me. I had no trouble losing the "baby weight" on it. I'd say it's worth a try.