Yasmin : Oral Contraceptive

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21 yellow tablets
Active Ingredients:
3 mg drosperinone and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol.

Inactive ingredients:
lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, pregelatinized starch NF, povidone 25000 NF, magnesium stearate NF, hypromellose USP, macrogol 6000 NF, titanium dioxide USP, talc USP, and ferric oxide pigment, yellow NF. The white inert film-coated tablets contain lactose monohydrate NF, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate NF, hypromellose USP, talc USP, and titanium dioxide USP.

7 white inert film-coated tablets
Inactive Ingredients:
Lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, povidone 25000 NF, magnesium stearate NF, hypromellose USP, talc USP, and titanium dioxide USP.

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November 20, 2009

Pros:

no weight gain (other than chest, thats not a bad thing for me...)
very cheap because i have a great medical plan
less red/oily skin.

Cons:

i have a large breakout at the moment, but i think this is because my skin has to get worse before it gets better! Im confident that it will get clear soon.
I had slight nausea for a few hours after taking it.

i trust the product, even though it hasnt quite worked as well as i'd like it to. (ive only been on it for 3 weeks though) but its made my skin less red/oily so thats a start.
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July 28, 2009

Pros:

NEVER getting pregnant, controlled my acne, knowing exactly what day I will start my menstrual, controlled weight gain, and very few menstrual cramps.

Cons:

Monderate PMS and ALWAYS having to remember the pill.

My doctor put me on this birth control when I was 14. I have been on it over 5 years. I have never had a scare about getting pregnant. I had pretty severe acne when I was 14 and it cleared it up and I've never had a problem since. I love knowing the exact day I will start and end my period. I have never really gained any weight, I have weighed about the same as I did when I was 16. I have never really had a problem with horrible menstrual cramps. So overall I would deff. recommend this birth control to anybody. It has worked wonders..... I am proud to say I am one of the last girls in my group of friends that has NOT had a child.
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July 17, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Periods come a lot later than they do with other pills and I continue to bleed through when I am to start a new pack, Really bad breakouts, lowered sex drive

I do not have acne, and never have. I can honestly go to bed every night with a full face of makeup on and not get a single zit, but this birth control pill has made me break out ridiculously! I have never had this many zits at one time! I had switched to a new pill, but my pharmacy inadvertently switched my pills back to Yasmin, and in the first month I started to break out again. Plus, I never want to have sex with my boyfriend, so there is almost no point of even being on the pill. I might just have a weird reaction to it, but will never take it again!
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April 18, 2009

Pros:

cleared acne very well!! periods are very pradictable, bigger boobs

Cons:

slight headaches every now and then.

when i went to my doctor she told me of how great yasmin is and how it works like a charm for her acne, one thing she didnt mention is how my ance would be getting worse before it gets better. as i was just about to get off yasmin because of my ance getting worse on my face, neck and back. i googled yasmin and discovered the acne gets worse before it gets better. stick with it!! after the first two or three months i saw a drastic improvement!!!
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March 21, 2009

Pros:

Clearer skin, no babies, regular period. Happy with it. :] Also, it helps me remember what day of the week it is... haha! How sad is that! ...I'm forgetful.

Cons:

Breast tenderness, headaches and some joint pain (only in the first week! These have gone away now). My skin is a little bit more oily than it was before, but no big deal.

My skin has never been too bad, I'd generally get 6 or 7 really angry, deep, red spots at a time. Since I've been on Yasmin I haven't gotten ANY big spots on my face. I've had a few little tiny ones, but they're VERY infrequent, and they're going away. Overall, my complexion looks much, much nicer. For those of you who are worried about the side-effects, please don't rely solely on the reviews here! If you're worried about taking it but you want to give it a try, START A DIARY. Write down your weight and moods daily, any symptoms you think are unusual for you, and keep track of it. DON'T be scared to try it. Everything works differently for everybody. I have not had any terrible side-effects and I was terrified to even use Yasmin because of the reviews here. I haven't gained an ounce of weight, my moods are the same, my breasts are a little tender but not too bad, and my skin is lovely. Like I said, it could work for you! Please don't rule it out based on other people's e
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March 20, 2009

Pros:

Clearer skin, alleviated cramps, and no babies! :)

Cons:

Nausea, terrible headaches, fatigue.

I've only ever used one other type of BC, which was Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and it was a nightmare for me. It made my acne the worst that it had ever been in my life. The doctor switched me to Yasmin and my skin has cleared up considerably. The past month I've been experiencing terrible headaches at least every other day (I've been using Yasmin for four months now) and I could be wrong, but I believe it is attributed to Yasmin. I haven't changed my diet, my exercise routine, nothing. I think Yasmin is the culprit. I also get nauseous every time I start the pack, for the first couple of weeks at the most. I've never thrown up, but just experience nausea. I did a lot of research into what BC I wanted to be switched to, and even though there are plenty of terrible reviews regarding Yasmin, there are just as terrible reviews about every other BC out there. Every BC is going to give you one side effect or another, its inevitable. Everyone is different, I think this one works for me.
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February 19, 2009

Pros:

Didn't get pregnant, clear skin, lighter periods

Cons:

Vaginal dryness, loss of sex drive, cervical erosion, dry skin, dry/brittle hair, dry eyes, hair loss, night sweats, hot flashes and decrease in skin elasticity (I was 20-21 at the time)

For me it was very DRYING and AGEING. The horrible side effects have however fortunately mostly disappeared since I stopped taking Yasmin. Good - if you want an abstinence pill that simulates the menopause!
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January 30, 2009

Pros:

bigger boobs, not pregnant, great complexion

Cons:

complete decrease in sex drive (so much so that im thinking about changing... and its only been a month), boobs are tender

I thought it was working great until I started totally losing my sex drive. This is not at all what I expected. I cant orgasm, sex isnt enjoyable, and i was never like this. Im even contemplating stopping bcp altogether.
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January 19, 2009

Pros:

clears acne, reduces water retention, good for various other cosmetic nuisances (hairiness); no weight gain (considered extremely rare on this pill); few side effects; effective contraceptive

Cons:

spotting; some people get headaches and breast tenderness (not me).

If you are a female of any age, especially adult (20ish+) and have tried tons of things to no avail, I recommend yasmin for acne. In adult women, hormonal issues are at the heart of your acne. I must say, because it does take a few months to work (like 2 ish), combine yasmin with other things as damage control while you wait. always use non-comedogenic products as well! After almost 2 months of yasmin+doxy (which I have used previously with minimal success on its own)+ retin-a (same) and apple cider vinegar as a topical (GREAT) I am really cleared up. After 2.5 years. FINALLY. BE AGGRESSIVE with acne. try to attack it from several different angles at once- hormonal, bacterial, and using retinoids to aid in skin regeneration. my very best wishes to all of you, it took me years to perfect my acne regimen.
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September 18, 2008

Pros:

clear skin (no more bumps/pimples/anything!), less mood swings, shorter lighter periods, no cramps

Cons:

a little weight gain (10 pounds) & has fluctuated up & down ever since, felt emotionless

worked wonders on my skin and my menstrual cycle!! I stopped taking it about 4 months ago b/c it made me feel emotionless, and since i stopped taking it i have gained about 20 pounds, I eat nonstop, i am depressed, i have no motivation, and my skin is DISGUSTING!! I am going to get back on it ASAP.
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