How Have Other Moms Reacted to Yaz?

Long term use of antibiotics is unhealthy. It weakens the immune system. Look at the ingredients of YAZ in the PDR Physicians Desk Reference. Can be found at the library and read the side effects. Most side effects are not worth the health risks of taking a prescription drug. Sounds like you are experiencing the side effects.
Good Luck,
Gale

I was on Yasmin for a couple years before I had my son and 7 or 8 months after my son was born and had no issues. I have heard some people are sensitive to hormones so maybe another birth control method will be better for you. I just recently switched to an IUD (Mirena) and like not having to remember to take a pill (which I was beginning to forget to do).

Good luck.

I'm on Yaz too and I'm almost done with my third month of using it and I've had the same problems you've had. I decided today acutally that I'm going to stop taking it. My skin completly broke out my periods are not normal and it made me crazy. I really feel like I hate birth control all together. One thing that I have found to work on my acne is fresh lemon juice. I put it on my skin every night and my skin has never looked better.

I developed gallbladder disease from them and had to have my gallbladder removed.

If you're worried about acne then get yourself on a good multivitamin, extra Vitamin E and an extra B vitamin complex and LOTS of water! At least 1/2 your body weight in ounces.

Hi A.
I don't have experience w/ Yaz, but I will tell you that my face began getting much better about 18 months after I had my twins and was completely back to normal at year 2. It took forever....but it has all cleared up!!! Thank goodness.... Hopefully you will have the same experience but just faster. Good luck.

I had the same problem! My Dr. gave me kind of a hard time about it because this pill is supposed to be so "mild"...but it made me feel like screaming at EVERYONE all day long! I had also previously been on ortho and went back to that for awhile. After I had baby #3 I opted for the Mirena IUD. I have had no problems with it.

As for your skin, I would not rely on a pill that makes you feel terrible to clear it up. Start with a multivitamin and a good toner and moisturizer. You might also consider trying Proactive. It's pretty inexpensive and gets great results. My sister uses it and says she could not live without it.

Best of luck to you...

Hi A.,

I recently tried Yaz. My doctor suggested I try it for three months to see if my side effect would subside. Well, my husband threw them away after only a month and a half. He called them "the mean pill." I became very edgey and short tempered. That's my experience with it. Hope it helps.

Hello A.,
I have not tried Yaz, but I did go through a major chemistry change after I had my baby. I could not take any birth control pills. I would get horribly nauseated, and vomit. It was like being pregnant, and suffering through morning sickness again. I had terrible morning sickness with the first baby. I also noticed I am exhibiting signs of menopause. Everyone says I am to young at 35 years old. Just try until you find something that works for you.

I'm not sure if I reacted to it or not. My skin did clear up, but it took a while. I felt pretty edgy the first few months I was on it, but that may have been external pressure. Once I took care of a stressful situation, the edginess went away. The doctor was very surprised at the idea that Yaz might be contributing to the bad moods instead of helping them.

But at any rate, if you still have trouble after a few months--or if you just can't stand it--might as well talk to the doc about switching. Every body is different.

My sister LOVED yaz, she has had acne her whole life and it TOTALLY cleared her skin up...and i have never heard of a bc causing gallbladder issues...usually that type of issue has been long coming.

my sis had to wait about 3-4 months to see an improvemnet...

Hi A.,

I also had gone on Yaz after having my first son and was on it for almost four years and loved it,I only stopped it now since we are trying to have another baby now, it did help to clear up my skin. I also did notice a bit of a mood change but it was more so when I was stressed so I am not sure it was all the pill or the pill plus the stress of life. I would keep giving it a try though and see if it does help with your skin though. It is also suppose to give you shorter periods will less bleeding. I know my period would only be about three days and was always super light. Hope this helps you.

Hi!

I had a terrible time when I was using Yaz. I was an emaotional wreck all the time, and very short tempered, which is very unlike myself. It was as though I had horrible PMS 24/7. I was on yaz for two months until I switched back to Ortho TriCyclin. I preferred the Ortho, but I didn't have any side effects such as gaining weight.

If I make make a suggestion as to what I prefer? Sice having my son, I decided to get the Mirena IUD. IT IS FANTASTIC!!! They are usually not covered by insurance, but I feel that mine was worth every single penny. It works beautifully, there are no side effects because it is virtually hormone free, it is 99.99% successful, and best of all, once it's in, there is no worrying about taking a pill. Just thought I would throw a suggestion out there as to what works best for me, and a number of my friends.

Hope this helps!

M.

Is Yaz the same thing as Yasmin? I was on that during my first year of marriage and I definitely noticed a difference in my emotions! I was edgy and even a little depressed, which is SO not like me. I ended up switching to ortho tricyclen lo and I felt better almost immediately. Another friend of mine was on Yasmin and she also felt that it negatively affected her emotions. I was so frustrated that they never list emotional problems as a possible side effect in their literature. Oh, and I had mild acne before going on the pill and didn't really notice much difference while taking it. I hope this helps, and I hope you are feeling back to your old self soon.

I have been off of Yaz for about 5 months now. Yes, I experienced the same sort of issues while on it. My doc and I originally put me on it because of my horrible PMS and cramping. Yaz is the only pill marketed to help with PMS symptoms and it contains a mild dieuretic which can help with bloating and cramping. At first I thought the pill was great... no mood swings and a very short period that came and went practically without my notice! Then I paid attention to my mood and the fact that I didn't have mood swings, but I was ALWAYS down. A constant blue, somber, depressed feeling which is completely unlike me. And forget sex. My sex drive went out the door. When I discussed these issues with my doc she was really surprised, but it all comes down to paying attention to how the drug affects YOU.

If you're at all interested there is good literature on natural family planning. If you have regular periods and your husband is accepting of using barrier methods if needed, there may not be a need to use a bc pill. The books will discuss paying attention to your body, checking your discharge and keeping track of your periods. It sounded crazy to us at first, but we've been fine for 5 months!! And I've never felt better.... great skin, hair, great sex, and my periods haven't been bad, either.

Just an option, I hope you find what works for you as I completely empathize with your bc struggles.

I would ask the doc for the pamphlet that comes with the bc (including the ingredients, warnings, side effects) and really look it over good. They dont just put these side effects on medication for nothing, people really have been know to have adverse effects. It sounds like you've already tried this out for two weeks and if it's making you feel like that I dont think the pros out weigh the cons. Everything you put into your body has a chance of not working for you so be extra conscious about the meds the docs give you for some can do irreversible damage. Its true. Just because someone hasnt "heard" of it doesnt mean it doesnt happen. Taking bc for long periods of time can do harm, I am sure of it. BC can spike your blood pressure and if you smoke they are especially bad for you. The doc will tell you that too. Im sorry you are afflicted with acne and hope you find something more natural to help. I have 4 kids (hopefully GOD wont give me more than I can handle) :) Im not on bc just because of the pamphlet, I've had awful luck with bc, I took bc for 5 years of my life then I did the Depro Prevera shots, which are really scary and made me blow up like a balloon and I too had mood swings, it was awful and I dont ever want to go through it again. Its pretty rough when even your husband is telling you to chill. Trust me, I've been there. You, your true self, wouldnt freak out over nothing that's why its so hard, at least I felt like I was losing control. This is why I research EVERYTHING now and try to live an organic healthy lifestyle :) We use other forms of bc...Do the research, read everything you can get your hands on, including the internet, its a wonderful resource and you will come up with the best option for YOU and everything will work out.
Peace

You should try Loestrin 24. It's a winner. :)

may not be specific to yaz but more to birth control pills... your body is different now... and as far as the skin thing... it takes more than 3 weeks no matter what therapeutic modality you are using... birth control (all of them) take a bit longer... you have to invest a good 2-3 months... and they say that about all side effects... unless they are intolerable give it 3 cycles/months to even itself out... lots of changes for your body.

one last thing.. may need something in addition to yaz for your skin...not sure not knowing what it looks like... best of luck

My doctor just prescribed me YAZ and she told me to wait 3 months before I start seeing the perks (better skin, fewer facial hair, and maybe even some weight loss). So be patient!

It may just be that you have these new hormones in your body and your body just needs time to adjust to it or your body just may not not be reacting well with it. Try Loestrin or any low hormone birth control. It seems to have the least affect on your body, plus it cuts down on your period. I like it.

After my third child I tried just about every form of birth control imaginable and they all affected me even though prior to him I was fine on the pill. After a year and a half of fooling around with many different types (including yaz) I went off everything and handed over the birth control job to my husband. I saw my dermatologist about acne and she prescribed a cream that is working.

Good luck!

I tried Yasmin for 5 days and it put me in the hospital. I had an elevated count on a blood clot test after I complained of tightness in my chest. Luckily I stopped early enough not to need blood thinners. I was on Ortho-Novum for 15 years with no problems, but after my children thought I'd stop taking the pill. Due to pre-menopausal symptoms, my doctor had me try Yasmin (same as Yaz different strength). It just goes to show that our bodies change as we get older and have kids. One bc pill that worked before may not work again or may work great for one and not another. Keep an eye on your symptoms and keep talking to your doctor. Good luck.

Hi, I actually had the same problem after the birth of my daughter, who is almost three now. I was on the Yasmine pill and it completely changed my mood and I kept thinking it was my hormones from post pregnancy, etc. It is hard enough having the normal hormones, but then FOR ME the pill seems to send mine into overtime. I immediately stopped using the pill and started using a new skin care line my sister had been bugging me to try. I have another child now, my son is 15 months and my skin has completely cleared up. I have other clients that have experienced the same problem with their skin and I have all of them on a specific skin care regime. I can help you get these products and clear up your skin...it will look better than you ever imagined. I am new to this website, so I am not sure it you can email me back or need to contact me ###-###-####. I would love to help you!!

I have not ever tried YAZ, but I have tried other birth control pills, and noticed that I get to be very edgey also - and not quite myself. I decided to switch to an IUD - it is great, I LOVE it, I would recommend it to anyone. I goth the one with a small amount of topical hormones which helps to keep cramping to a minimum. Not sure if it would help any with skin problems, but I am sure that there are other remedies for your skin that you could get and not have to feel like an emotional roller coaster. (at least that is what I felt like). I am very glad that I no longer feel that way! Have you ever tried Arbonne? I am sure that there is someone on here who sells it, or if you have trouble finding someone, I can hook you up with my sales rep. (I don't sell it just so you know, I just really like their products. They are expensive, but well worth it!) Good Luck - I hope that you find the solution that works best for you and your family!

Good for you for realizing it could be the pill. I did very early on because it made me feel so emotionally unstable. There are definately better alternatives. I was able to successfully use the calendar method for 12 years, natural methods, as one woman wrote in, can work. I also have friends who opted for an IUD and have been very happy with it.

Many birth control pills cause weight gain so chose wisely when it's time and don't feel you cannot switch if they're causing problems for you. You might consider contacting a dermatologist to help with the acne. How about your husband being responsible for birth control right now until you get physically settled??? It's hubby's turn!