Yasmin (Birth control) Reviews
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Amanda, Ottawa, Canada Aug 15th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | bigger boobs skin cleared up (it got worse for about a month or two and then cleared up almost completely) |
| Cons: | heavier periods,bad cramps and muscle aches, cellulite formed on my butt/thighs even though im not overweight ?? |
| Bottom Line: | It's alright, does the job but worsened my period symptoms. It took a while but cleared up my skin nicely. I'm a teenager though so I'm thinking of switching to something lighter like allesse... |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Amanda has used this item for a few months. |
| Acne severity: | very light |
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Nikki, USA Aug 14th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | My boobs are growing! no pregnacy |
| Cons: | Less sleep at night, moodiness, minor low sex drive, very tender swollen breasts, painful migranes, always hungry(but no weight change, I haven't gained in years no matter how much I eat.) |
| Bottom Line: | I've been on Yasmin for almost 2 months. For the first month I experienced a lot of nausea, however I never vomited, so that's a plus. My breasts have been extremly sore, however I noticed they look slightly larger but I am not sure if that is because of the swolling. I hear the pill makes women's breasts enlarge, so I hope mine keep on sproutin'! I've always been emotional, even before the pill, so I am not sure if I can blame Yasmin for that. As of lack of sex drive, it's minor for me. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Nikki has used this item for a few months. |
| Acne severity: | light |
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Corina, Montreal, Canada Aug 12th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | No weight gain; regular, light periods |
| Cons: | Acne much worse Spotting with 1 missed day |
| Bottom Line: | I took Yasmin to treat my acne and it made it so much worse. I was very discouraged. Definitely not for everyone in terms of acne treatment. Otherwise, minimal side effects as far as OCPs go. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Corina has used this item for a few months. |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Annie, Utah Aug 6th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Lighter, virtually cramp-free periods. No other odd side effects noted. Fairly decent at controlling hormone-related acne. Reduced excess facial hair. |
| Cons: | Missing a pill will guarantee spotting. Frequent vaginal infections. Some hormone-related breakouts, which are related to taking the pill correctly. |
| Bottom Line: | I have been taking this particular brand of BCP since going off Accutane in March of '06, along with Tazorac cream (.1%). For the most part, I found it to be an agreeable pill, with virtually no side-effects. However, I do seem to be more prone to vaginal infections--which is annoying. Also, the effectiveness of this BCP in controlling hormonal acne is tied to how regularly you take the pill. This last mont, after my period, I forgot to take my pills for a few days and tried to double up to get myself back to where I should be at this point hormonally for my cycle. Because of that, I wound up with a bit of a flare that I haven't seen since pre-Accutane. Honestly, I only had one seriously inflammed pimple with a smattering of smaller, barely noticeable ones. But it upset me, because the very inflammed one occurred in one of my old trouble spots that I had issues with before going on Accutane. A good pill for me, but you must be willing to take it at the same time every day. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Jenny, NJ Aug 5th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | not pregos, went up a cup in boobies, regulated periods |
| Cons: | ACNE. very tired. hair loss. |
| Bottom Line: | bottom line...i need to switch pills. ive never had acne problem and now i do. horrible ugh. and its $50 WITH my insurance!! |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Jenny has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 50.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Anonymous, NZ Aug 5th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Nothing |
| Cons: | ACNE?? Stubborn Weight |
| Bottom Line: | I see a difference inn my skin and my weight isnt coming off which im trying to lose. I aint sure if its because of the Yasmin.,. |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Acne severity: | light |
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Jaz, Ca Jul 30th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | not prego! cleared my backne INSTANTLY!!!! |
| Cons: | HORRIABLE SCALP HAIR LOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Bottom Line: | its good but i need to find out why my hair is falling out. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Jaz has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 20.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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AC, Melbourne, Australia Jul 30th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | none so far, but its early days |
| Cons: | increase in acne (!!), extreme tiredness, bigger breasts, increased appetite, some depression and general crazy weepiness |
| Bottom Line: | I have only been using Yasmin for 12 days and consider it way to early to make a judgement yet, but thought I'd post now to offer a suggestion to those suffering side effects.
After literally being unable to get myself out of bed last weekend due to the fatigue this stuff brings on, as well as depression that saw me unable to do simple things, like iron my shirt for work the next day, or put on some washing, I have started having the pill during the evenings, rather than mornings over the past three days. I take it around 7pm and by the time I wake up and get on with my day 12 hours later, those side effects are completely gone. I feel like my old self again! I feel fine!
When taking it during the mornings, I really noticed the side effects come on and stay put for about 12 hours. For those of you trying to see this blo*ody thing through to the 3rd month in the hope it may do something (anything!) to improve your skin, I STRONGLY recommend taking it at nights - best of l |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | AC has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 57.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Anonymous, UK Jul 28th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Bigger bust thats about it lol |
| Cons: | Made me have very bad skin worse then ever!!! very bad cramps around the time of the month |
| Bottom Line: | Hated it!!!!! my skin was oily as hell!!! spots like mad but my bust got bigger lol and the pain be4 my period was reallllllyyyyyyy bad |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Megan, Vancouver Jul 26th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Huge Boobs! Happier Mood Increased Sex Drive |
| Cons: | Horrible Period Cramps Muscle Aches Weight Gain |
| Bottom Line: | I don't really like it, Im thinking of going off of it. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Megan has used this item for about a week. |
| Acne severity: | very light |
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