Yasmin (Birth control) Reviews

Yasmin made me think I was going crazy. I would cry at the drop of a hat and would have uncontrolable crying fits. I am not depressed and this was causing me more stress than I was already in. This is the worst pill that I have ever been on and will never recommend it to anyone. I didn't get pregnant and my periods were regular, but that is the only good it did. I had chest pain for no reason and experienced vaginal dryness, very inconvenient. I am still alive, but the anxiety problems and all of the other side effects aren't worth it.

After being on it for a a year, I just stopped taking Yasmin because of chronic yeast infections. Six months into taking it, I started to get yeast infections during ovulation every month for 6 months. I went to my doctor several times, and she refused to believe it was my birth control. I told her how this had happened to my sister several years earlier when she was on Yasmin, but my doctor insisted on doing tests to see if there were any other problems. Finally I couldn't take it anymore and demanded that she switch me. I am still recovering from my last yeast infection, which has now lasted for a month, and Diflucan has stopped working as a cure for my yeast infections. At this point I am not sure how to get rid of it. Aside from the yeast infections, I thought Yasmin was fine pill because I was regular, no mood swings or depression, and I lost a little weight. Also, I did not break out on it, nor did I have hair loss.

Hi there,

I've been on Yasmin for 3 weeks. I'm extremely fatigued and feel depressed. I'm not sure what to do after reading all of your comments. I've suffered from cystic acne and have scarring from it so I'm dreading that this pill will aggravate it once more. Please advise and what pill is good for you?

I feel like I have hit the lottery. I am extremely relieved to see that I am not the only person that has experienced such extreme side effects from taking this pill. I just went to the doctor today about all these freaky symptoms I have been having and I was diagnosed with reflux and "delayed panic attacks". I left feeling like I was crazy and tonight seeing all these similar stories makes me feel like I am not crazy!! I intend to notify all 4 of the doctors I have seen about my symptoms to let them know. Thanx for all your entries, you just saved me a lot of money and a lot of frustration.

I was so relieved to read all of the comments regarding side effects. I've been on Yasmin twice, once for about a year and a half and most recently about a year for endometriosis. It isn't worth it. I've ended up in the emergency room twice with elevated blood pressure and rapid heart beat (approx. 110). They checked everything and couldn't find any indication of what it was. I noticed this is starting to happen every night within a couple hours of taking Yasmin. I am very sensitive to medication but this has been the worst ever. At one point, I was put on anti-anxiety medication and incorrectly diagnosed as bi-polar. Tonight was my last pill even though I have 10 more in the pack. I just hope I can survive the rest of the week. I would hate to see other's go through this. If you have allergies or sensitivities to chemicals etc., I would not recommend it.

Im half way through my third month of Yasmin, it just came available to Canadians. So far I feel really good. I have lighter periods without cramps (I had very painful cramps), and my skin is starting to clear up. I am not constantly bloating like i was on Ortho Tricylin and I don't have any of the moodiness or depression that seems to be happening for most of the people here. I am certainly freaked out about everything I am reading from all of you and considering finding a new pill...

hello all. i was on dianette for 4 years until i swapped to yasmin 3 weeks ago after my usual 7 day break from Diannette. i was terrified my acne was going to get worse again and i was checking my skin every few minutes and my boyfriend thought that i was going mad! However, my skin has actually got even better than it was when i was on diannette. i havnt suffered from any headaches or bloating or bad moods. The only thing i have noticed is that i have been quite tired and lethargic but that could be caused by anything. The only really worrying thing was that i had a bit of dizziness the other day which i have never had before, but I think that many symptoms which may seem like side effects are actually stress related and worrying about them can actually make them worse and thinking about having no libido while having sex is just going to make you have even less libido i would have thought.

Hi-

I just got a prescription for Yasmin today, now after reading all of your comments I am kind of scared about taking it. I have never used BCPs before, and my dermatologist gave me these for acne. I'm worried because I'm already taking antidepressants and I don't want to get more depressed from the pill. I guess I just need to give it time and see if it helps?

Hi ladies,
I have been on Yasmin for almost a year now and i am really getting side effects from it. I have severe headaches,constipation problems all the time not to mention urinary infections.I gained some weight too from the time i started it. The only good things that happen to me from when i started the pill is that i do not have cramps and i am regular in my periods. By the way i am only 26 and i already do not want to have sex,all because of Yasmin. I am going to get off it this month. Thanks for the site.

I went on Yasmin specifically for my acne. It cleared upp a little bit by reducing the oil, but for the rest of my body is a different story. The first 3 months is a killer. You know the depressed feeling you get when right before you get your period? Well with this birth control, I felt that way for 3 months. I am always tired and moody till this day. (almost a year) Don't take strong antibiotics if your on this pill!!! I did for a foot infection and I developed a yeast infection in my mouth, from the birth control! And now i developed erythema nodosium or something, which is a big rash on both my ankles. Also, my sex drive was completely done. Don't mess around with your hormones, it's not worth it!