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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March 15, 2009

Pros:

prevents pregnancy, periods are regular, now has a generic which is cheaper

Cons:

bad cramps, mood swings, headache, backache

No side effects other than the normal PMS stuff and is very affordable
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October 29, 2008

Pros:

clearer skin (still not totally clear, but improving weekly), no weight gain, shorter period

Cons:

bigger boobs (was already a 34DD when i started this pill), nausea for first two weeks, noticed what appeared to be a thick, skinlike membrane in blood lost during period--had never happened to me before (and I'm not having sex so can't be pregnant)

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.
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September 26, 2007

Pros:

clear skin, hormones regulated, no pregnancy, regular period, emotional stability

Cons:

cant think of any

ive been taking yaz for over a year and i think it works pretty good. i havent gotten pregnant, my skin is more clear than ever, and i feel more emotionally stable than i have in a long time. some people dont like it becauswe it doenst agree with them. ibut if you think about it, different birth control doesnt different things for different people. some peop;le love ortho tri cyclin - BUT IT MADE ME A COMPLETE PSYCHO! lol. i would recommend yaz to anyone. honestly, i like yasmin better but apparently yaz is the lower dose of the same thing. i want more! lol
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November 19, 2013
It's working

Pros:

Clear skin

Cons:

A little brown discharge

I was taking NOVIAL last year, (not for acne). My skin was clear in a month. but I didn't know it was because of the pill. Then I stopped taking them because it caused me migraine. This year I had the worst break out of my life, because I'm about to finish my career and I'm very stressed (stress = high androgen levels). So, I decided to take a low dose pill. "Yasmin". I have been on it for 2 weeks and my skin is getting better. For experience I know my acne it's hormonal, (hereditary) my sister had acne and as soon she started to take birth pills, her skin cleared up. So I suggest you, you must not take the pill at least you know your acne is essentially hormonal. It can causes you some issues. I will post later to keep you informed :)
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March 6, 2012

Pros:

Haven't gained weight
I'm not pregnant :D

Cons:

breasts slightly tender (not enough to bug me)
slight acne for the moment

PATIENCE is the main thing with birth controls. If by 3-4 months you're not satisfied, ya gotta switch. I've tried the Ortho Tri-Lo or whatever it is, and it did NOT like my face even after 4 months. So, I gave up. I've always had FLAWLESS skin. I was told YASMIN is a more skin-sensitive birth-control. My first month I've had no break outs. I'm half way through my second month and I have a few small pimples. I'm assuming this is just my body getting used to it. I have high hopes.
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May 19, 2009

Pros:

Clear skin, I didn't gain weight (and I eat a lot).Bigger boobs and lighter/shorter period.

Cons:

I urine a lot!! :( sucks it ruins my beauty sleep.

the pill is pretty good. When I first use the pill my face was a mess. I had a lot pimples on my forehead and a couple on my cheeks. These pimples were huge and it was totally embarrassing. I did not want to leave my house. Fortunately this pill made my face all better. It actually took awhile before it started working. If you have a lot pimples and just started using Yasmin you should see results after 6 months. But don't just rely on the pill, clean (wash) your face daily and use a moisturizer in the morning and at night.
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March 25, 2009

Pros:

Clear Skin, Better moods, no weight gain, no babies, no PMS =)

Cons:

nothing!

I have tried at least 4 pills and this one is my favorite. I'm not planning on switching any time soon. Immidiatley after taking it I had lighter periods, which were SHORT too! My skin cleared up which had been a mess from ortho-tricyclen or whatever. No acne anywhere, i'm much happier, no weight gain, not light headed, i am just HAPPY! i forget i even have a period haha give it at least a month because it works different for everybody and you body does need to adjust. free on my insurance too! good luck!
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February 17, 2009

Pros:

Slows facial hair, lighter periods, bigger breasts

Cons:

Leg Cramps, moodiness, sadness, upset stomach for a week or so prior to my period, large cystic acne at times

Its worth it to me just to get rid of the facial hair and lighter periods
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December 28, 2008

Pros:

Acne cleared up, almost no cramps, not pregnant, lighter period

Cons:

A little nausea first month

Yasmin will vary from person to person, but for me, it worked great. My acne didn't really clear up until the second month, but now I have great skin. I had some nausea, but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND taking a B complex vitamin as birth control can deplete B vitamin supplies. I started to take B vitamins after two weeks and the nausea cleared up. Plus, I have great insurance, so I only have a $10 co-pay. Just remember that each person will react differently.
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November 4, 2008

Pros:

Clear Skin!!

Cons:

None

OCELLA WARNING!!! I have been off BCP's for about a year. I am 33 and my skin has always been bad but not bad enough to go on Accutane (not to mention I woudn't ever considering the risks and my child bearing age). So I decided to go back on Yasmine. When I got to the pharmacy they wouldn't give me Yasmine - they gave me Ocella instead. I asked if there was a difference and they said no. One week later, a break out (major), hunger pains, and most of all major body aches. I am stopping the Ocella now and have demanded my doc to say NO substitutes for the Yasmine. Don't let them switch on you! There is no substitute for Yasmine!
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