YAZ : Oral Contraceptive

Yaz is amazing, depending on the person. For me, it's been a complete dream. For some people, it's complete hell. People can't go around saying "DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!!!" because everyone is different. If I had listened to the people like that, I would have never tried Yaz. I recommend people at least give it a try if they have been thinking about it. If it works for you, great! If it doesn't, just stop taking it. You've got nothing to lose!

I'm 31 and have battled acne for 16 years. I have literally tried everything except selling my soul to Satan to rid myself of the cystic acne I get around my chin, cheeks, and jawline. Two Accutane courses, antibiotics, topicals, Spiro, supplements, peels, lasers.... I had tried BCP's in my late teens/early twenties but I don't remember seeing the results I have now. I've been on Yaz for 6 months now. I started clearing up within the first 2 weeks. I now have the clearest skin I have ever had. The problem is when I stop taking it, even for the period days (white sugar pill) I will break out. After researching I have found that I can just continue on the pink pills and have a period every 2-3 months, which is what I've been doing now. I will still breakout when I go off- but I finally have control over when that will happen. I gave this 5 stars- it is not perfect but it has given me control again! My skin finally has a chance to heal from the scaring. I also haven't had any serious side effects.

My dermatologist prescribed this after the birth control my gynecologist prescribed, Ortho Tri Cyclen, failed to improve my acne at all. This product, when combined with usage of Retin A-Micro, has made the absolute biggest overall difference in my skin. I used to get really large cystic acne, and since beginning this prescription, I don't experience any acne at all. Under some insurance plans, YAZ can be really expensive, but the generic equivalent is just as effective. I highly recommend this to any women struggling with cystic acne. Best of luck, everyone!

I have been on YAZ for 6months now...I am one week away from finishing the 6th month, about to start my 7th month. I wanted to wait for at least 4-5 months before I made comments on Yaz. I did have some side effects light breast tenderness and feeling emotional in the first few months. However because my acne was so bad (I am almost 30!! should not have acne!) I decided to "ride it out" and to see how it went. After about 4 months my acne started to go down. However it still fluctuated. When I thought it was clear for good, I would wake up with another few cystic acne bumps. After 4.5/5 months the acne was completely gone including the deep red scars! Now that I am almost at 6 months I have clear skin and feel great. I still tend to get a small spot around that time of month but its nothing serious and instantly goes away when that time is finished. The moodiness and tenderness was apparent in the first few months but has completely stopped. I find YAZ quite expensive but I think its worth it for the clear skin I have it. It glows and I don't have to wear make up anymore - yay. I also have not gained any weight. I have kept a weight log and it has stayed the same. I have continued daily exercise and have not increased my eating. I have had cravings at that time (which I have always had) and i just make sure i exercise it off! If you have cystic painful acne like I did, to the point where it bleeds and is so painful then give it a go. I decided to ride through some of the negative side affects and for me they all went away. I couldn't be happier - I was so depressed having such bad acne but now I don't.

I've struggled with Acne since I was 14. I'm now 24 and have tried everything- face washes, creams, facials, antibiotics, other birth controls, Accutane x 2. Nothing worked. I'd been on Ortho-Tricyclin for 6 years previously which helped clear up my acne for the most part but when I turned 22, my acne started reappearing and getting worse on my cheeks- which was never a problem area I ever had. I went off birth control completely for 8 months, hoping my hormones would balance themselves out- WRONG. My acne got much, much worse. After talking with my doctor, he prescribed YAZ. The first month and a half my acne worsened which dampened my spirits but after the 2nd pack, my skin has cleared up immensely. Hang in there and let YAZ work it's magic. Sure there are some downsides of taking birth control but to me, clear skin is totally worth it!

Ok I've tried everything: every kind of cream and gel, face washes, natural treatments, laser facials, and even accutane. My acne would calm down for a little and kept flaring back up. Nothing, even accutane, worked. Yaz is the only thing that has worked for me. You have to give it a full 6 months to work and it will completely flare up for the first 3 months. My face has been clear for a long time now and I can finally stop prowling these acne websites looking for a cure. Everyone's skin is different, but if you haven't tried it I highly recommend

I've been on this BC for almost a year now, and have never problems with it. For the first cycle, I noticed I was a bit moody and anxious, but that disappeared in a couple of weeks. It cleared up my skin completely, and I no longer suffer from PMS symptoms at all.

I was very scared and hesitent to start taking bc. I was afraid my emotions would spiral out of control with irritability. But infact, things are just peachy : ). I don't break out on my jaw line like i used to and i think my ta tas are gettin a little bigger : ). Honestly, I feel like this pill has helped regulate my emotions. I'm definitely not a hot mess like I thought i would be. Also, I feel like my skin and hair are less oily, and I contribute that to this pill. I strongly recommend it : )

like every pill there is chemicals going through your body.i stopped using the pill for 2 months and my face is worse then ever, my hair and face are greasy.I have heavier bleeding and horrible cramps.I was on it for 5 months and im going back to the doctors to get a perscription.my insurance covers the cost.

The only thing that has worked for me. I have heard some great and some terrible reviews, but after years of struggling and months of battling the worst break outs of my life right before my wedding, it was a life saver. My hormones must have been out of control because YAZ regulated me in all ways-period, acne, moods, breast size, etc. I know every one can react differently but it is the best thing i could have done for my skin