YAZ : Oral Contraceptive

Don't EVER take this, you will regret it...I do...

Try it! Im only on the first month and my skin is clearing up the cysts on the side of my face. (Although I have little whiteheads on my forehead, but that can wait a little longer) I was so depressed about my skin, I did everything right, but i still broke out. So I thought maybe its just hormone problems so I asked my doc about BCP and she presecribed me this, so far so good. When I hit the third month I'll come back And do another review.

well i have been taking this medicine for my cystic acne and because my derm had to put me on a birth control so i can start accutane (in 2wks!!). So right now i am on gianvi (the generic form of yaz) and my skin has improved dramatically in 3 wks!! that is pretty awesome cuz all i have right now is just my acne scars. But for the past 3 days my skin has became more sensitive and itchy. and lately i've been getting this rash on my arms legs and neck and back that look like insect bites!! horrible. i gotta tell my derm to switch me to another birth control. well overall this medicine would be great if i didn't have a side effect, but i do, so that is why i don't like this med. hope it works out for you because it did solve my acne problem:) dang side effects....

I switched to Yaz right when I started Accutane. I'm not sure if it was the Accutane working with the Yaz to cause my bad experience, or if it was all Yaz. The first period lasted 3 weeks, and my cramping is bad every month now - and my flow is much heavier. I went from using regular tampons to ultra just to make it through the night. The hair loss is minor, but I noticed it. Again, not sure if it's the accutane or the Yaz, but I have been off Accutane for almost 3 months now, and my hair is not back yet. I have been on Yaz for 9 months and will switch once I go back to the doctor for my annual check up. My periods on my old BC (Ovcon) were normal and not painful and heavy. I also haven't noticed any improvement in my moods. The acne isn't here - but I'd almost attribute that to the Accutane. I would not recommend this BC. (Also, I use the generic form)

horrible for me. wouldn't recommend. It has been ruining my life. I mean, I'm pretty sure it's why I have severe crying spells. Especially after reading so many other reviews all over the 'net. My dr. told me to quit taking it immediately. I was just taking it to help even out my hormones(they said I had slightly elevated testosterone but not even bad!) and maybe help my oily skin but it made is way worse. Just wanted to post this incase it could help someone else the way other reviews have made me feel like I'm not alone.

i have tried yasmin, levin, estelle and now yaz. when i am not bc i have perfect skin and am very happy. yasmin made me break out levin made me sleepy estelle made me vomit every time i drank and yaz is making me break out again ive just finished my third packet now, during my second packet i was extremely moody and had horrible break outs. once i got into my third packet my mood swings stopped and my break outs ceased. but now at the end of my third packet i've broken out AGAIN. I'm going to keep trying for another few packets and if the situation does not clear up i will change bc yet... again. if anyone else has these same symptoms can you please recommend me a bc that does not make me break out? we may have similar hormonal patterns.

it is fantastic at clearing up my skin i had moderate acne for 4 years it wasn't to bad but just bad enough to make me self conscious, i finally went to the doctors and the doctor put me on it. I noticed improvements in like the first week! it was amazing, now my skin is clear and stays clear. the only problem was that my boobs grew which resulted in stretch marks.

When I first started YAZ, my acne was terrible. It was all over my t-zone, my face was red and splotchy, and it was just a awful. Within the 1st 2 months of taking the pill, my face cleared up an insane amount. All I really had was scarring. But lately, 4 months or so, my skin has been breaking out again. I feel like no matter what I do, I look like a mess. I don't know if maybe I've just been on this particular pill for too long and I need to switch, but it doesn't seem to be helping my acne anymore. I'd say that I recommend you give it a try, but it may not be the miracle cure.

This pill was the only conclusion doctors could come to of the reason behind my blood clots - i've flown overseas and have had major surgery with no complications whatsoever. I go on the pill for 3 months, and bam. I'm not trying to deter people, as apparently what happened to me only occurs in 1 in every 10000 people, but it has forever prohibited me from using any hormonal contraception again and pregnancy could be a very serious issue. Based on all of this, I wouldn't particularly recommend this contraceptive. After what it put me through, I wouldn't wish that pain (or scare) upon anyone.

I've only been on the pill for 9 days. Maybe that's why I haven't gotten so many side effects?. But I'll keep track and write here again if things change at all. So far, I haven't even really noticed I'm taking the pill. I've had no cons, except my boobs being sore when I really push them in, or especially sleep on them, or if I have any type of rough contact with them, but that doesn't happen very often, because I've learned to sleep on my stomach and such.. I also like that my boobs are a bit bigger. Before I started the pill, they were on the small side, at a B cup. That's fine for me, because I'm only 15, but bigger would be nice too, I wouldn't mind :). And the BEST thing has been that I haven't had ONE breakout since I started the pill. My skin is starting to look a tad clearer because I don't have any new breakouts. BUT, it hasn't started to actually clear my other blemishes or marks, but I'm assuming it won't do that until a few months in, so I have to wait and be patient. Everyone comments on nausea, depression, mood swings, headaches, and more, as the most common side effects, but so far I've had ZERO :) Over all, Despite all the horrible reviews, I personally think this is the pill for me. Everyone's different but I find no side effects with this pill :).. so far atleast. let's hope it stays like this! -So far, SO GOOD :) I say don't let reviews scare you!!