Yasmin : Oral Contraceptive

I got on Yasmin because I was desperate for an acne solution, and heard that progesterone could help. I had tried Ortho Tri- Cyclen, but that didn't work. Pro-Active, and other acne treatments made my skin worse. So, I vowed to try Yasmin for a year and if it didn't work I'd just give up. After 6 mos. my skin was sooo much better, and I was sooo much happier. My periods even got lighter, and used to last 7 days, and then only 3 days. Also I wasn't worried about getting pregnant, which was a plus since I was really only using Yasmin for my acne. After a year my skin was almost completely clear...but then my insurance changed and wouldn't cover it anymore..so since my skin was clear I just went off of it. After 3 months I started breaking out again, annnd getting lots of abcesses. After about 6 mos. of not being on Yasmin my skin is totally back to crappy acne take over. So, I just decided I'm going to pay $66 a month for it..it'll be worth it to me, if I can have clear skin again.

I been on this nearly 3 months now... first month was fine, second month I got awful leg cramps and migranes for the first two weeks and my back acne which is usually mild went awful! big horrible boils. Now Im on my third month, no leg cramps, migranes are still here, my back is much much better, boils have gone and its getting clearer BUT... my face i awful I am waking up every morning at the moment with atleast two new spots! and they are big and ugly, so its really getting me down. I hope it will do like what my back did and get better next month. If it doesnt IM SWITCHING! Ive never felt so ugly in all my life

My acne spots seem to heal more slowly...leaving hyperpigmentation marks even for the tiniest pimple. i never had this problem before...i don't know if this is due to this pill or something else I lost much weight..i think the pill has contributed to a more sensitive/ irritable stomach I would recommend this pill for people wanting a bc method and some help with acne. I think after 6-12 months you will see a difference...give it time and don't believe the bad reviews you see here Bottom line is: every pill/ regimen whatever will react differently on different people. This pill might work wonders for you, but it should be accompanied by a healthier lifestyle choice too (regular exercise, drinking lots of water and green tea, staying away from sugar/processed foods, having a simple cleaning regimine)

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE BIRTHCONTROL >>YAZ<< NOT YASMIN. I do love YAZ. It took my body about 3 months to get used to, which is normal for anyone starting birth control. I did have headaches the first few months I was on it but now they are few and only happen around my period. But unfortunately for me it gives me yeast infections but ppl aren't the same so it may not happen to you. YAZ has helped my acne very well but I also helped that out by using an exfoliate on my face everyday in the shower. I went to the doctor today and got her to switch my birth control and she recommended Ortho Tri Cyclen because that was what she was taking. So I will be switching from YAZ to Ortho Tri Cyclen only because on YAZ I had yeast infections. Overall I would recommend YAZ for acne and PMDD or severe mood swings and regulating periods. Remember not everyone is the same!! So keep trying til you find the righ

No side effects other than the normal PMS stuff and is very affordable

Ive been on YASMIN for over a year and i love it! It helps some of my acne ( i still hae some) andi have lighter periods =) It is great for women who experience heavy periods and severe cramps during PMS. This month my pharmacy switched me to the generic brand OCELLA and i dont like it at all....i have experienced bloating & a differnt kind of acne around my face, almost like a rash. Im goin to switch back to YASMIN as soon as thismonth is over!

DO NOT TAKE OCELLA! For me, it was 10 bucks cheaper than Yasmin but it made me bloated, increased my appetite, and didn't do anything to help with my acne. There's a huuuuge difference. I noticed it after taking Ocella for only 1 month, and I immediately switched back to Yasmin. It's well worth the extra money each month.

My skin is clearing up slowly but surely (and I have always had bad skin no matter what I'm on/how careful I am so that's saying something). The membrane thing kind of freaked me out when I first saw it, but after doing some research it appears it could just be a thickened lining of the uterus due to going on BC for the first time in awhile. I'm going to see if it happens again this month.

This is the only contraceptive that has worked for me in many years. When I go off it I feel terrible and run down. I do get emotional and eat everything in sight about a week before my period, but that is probably just me and not the pill.

If you have any sideeffects then how does it agree with your body or ever going to be suitable? Both the yasmin and the microgynon have changed me - made me into a completely different person. I hate it - only probably going to give it another week and then will come off it. Its a matter of trial and error. Obviously effects each person differently, for me its awful already!