YAZ : Oral Contraceptive

The first week I was on it was kind of rough. I felt nauseous after taking the pill and was very irritable. Also, my appetite increased quite a bit. Now I've been on it for a month and those side effects have almost completely gone away. I do get aches though, which I didn't before. My skin has cleared up a little bit, and it keeps getting better! Worth a try. I've read a lot of good and bad reviews so I think it definitely has different effects on each individual.

I know Yaz does not work for everyone with skin problems but it had drastic impact on my skin. I tried every product.. literally. Oral and topical antibiotics, proactive, everything! The first month I didn't notice a big difference so you have to stick with it. The second month when I got my period my skin just started to clear up like magic and within three days into the second month I had nothing on my face. I don't even have to wear makeup its seriously amazing and I love it and it can work for you.

after i found out i have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom, my obgyn put me on Ocella BC (generic brand of yasmin) however, after a month of being on it, i broke out in the WORST cycstic acne like i never had before. it got soo bad, my face started to swell and it hurt to even lay on a pillow. i called my obgyn and she switched me to Yaz. not only did my face get better, but i just felt much better on this pill.i felt really depresed and panicky on the other BC but now i fel normal again on Yaz. all the acne on my back and chest has completely cleared and my face is 75% clearer. i've only been on it for 3 months so i'm going to wait til 6 months to see the full effect. i would only recommend this to someone who has hormonal acne

Worth a try, but I was never keen on the idea of birth control, as i was not sexually active, but was just trying it to help my skin. As far as clearing your skin I feel like there are much safer ways that could have the same mediocre effect.

I've been taking Yaz for about 8 months and my skin problems have disappeared! It's true when they say it takes a few months for the medication to get into your system and stop the acne. After the first 3 or 4 months I really started to see the difference in my skin and others did too!

if you can deal with remembering to take a pill at the same time each day, and don't mind being a little curvier, it's great. my acne went away, my cramps went away, I got bigger breasts, and was all around happier. you just have to take it with food, or else you'll get a killer stomachache. and you might be a little more emotional than usual for the first few months. it's a little pricey, but worth it

Quite good. Experiencing headaches day or two before period. Some weight gain which is a big turn off for me. Skin has been perfectly clear but I keep to a good routine. Diet really affects skin regardless of what your Dr will tell you. I find that a topical antibiotic (Clindatech) along with the pill and proactiv cleanser (cleanse prior with the blue Garnier face wash to remove make up) means I never worry about my skin. I also use Clearasil ultra just on areas that get a little oily. The key is to eat well and drink lots of water. Ive been on the pill for years and although this one is quite good Im sick of the extra weight (175cm and 68kg) and am thinking of going off it altogether.....wish all of you luck!

I'm 40 and have had acne since I was in junior high -- not horrible but periodic cysts and nodules, a few each month. I've tried everything under the sun except Accutane. While I have taken them in the past (Ortho TriCyclen) I have avoided birth control pills due to the lack of sex drive. However, I went on Yaz to prepare for Accutane. It worked so good the first month that I didn't feel the need to even start Accutane. My skin has always been extremely oily but it is less so now (it is still oily but really more dewy than anything). My skin looks so healthy and my back also doesn't break out as much. I only rated this 4 because I haven't seen it work long term yet on me. I would like to see more people rate this product who have used it for longer than me to see how their success rates.

I was on it a year and a half. First 6 months were fine then i turned almost suicidal. I had around 6 panic attacks a day and did not know what was wrong with me. Found out YAZ does this to a lot of woman. I know this pill reacts different with everyone, but if you start becoming depressed or have unusual anxiety, you really need to look at this pill. Doctors really should let patients know about possible side effects like this. I am now off and symptom free but also trying to get off my anti depressants :(

my skin was the worst its ever been and in places i usually dont break out ..on my chin esp..and i tried to keep with it thinking it might get worse before better but after 2 and a half months i gave up and as soon as i stopped my skin started clearing up... plus i would cry at nearly everything and was always sad i pretty much lost my bf over it as well because i was such an emotional wreck ..but everyone does react differently just hope these side effects dont happen to u :]