YAZ : Oral Contraceptive

I started on Yaz to clear up my cystic acne. When I started I had 10 cysts on my chin alone. By the end of the first pack all the cysts had gone! I have gone up a bra cup size, which I didn't want... but the pros of taking Yaz far outweigh the cons for me!

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.

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!

I've been on Yaz for 4 1/2 years and it really does work -- totally eliminated body acne and my face is pretty good, not perfect, but nothing that can't be remedied with a few applications of benzoyl peroxide. I tried going off it though, and I was so greasy and acne started showing up in bizarre places. I'm back on it now but hoping I'll outgrow my acne by the time I actually want to get pregnant? Maybe I'll have other things to worry about at that point?

I don't know how much this did for my acne.. Because I actually have been breaking out around my mouth and chin lately. I went on Yaz because I was on Accutane, my skin cleared so well.. But it was the Accutane not the Yaz that did it.. Sooo I'm going to have to say that the only real nice thing about this is that it made my skin produce much less oils! Which is great. No harm in trying this out for your acne. But birth control pills are especially for hormonal acne..

I am close to 40 and started horomonal breakouts. My dermo gave me minocycline among other tetracyclines and it didn't really seem to produce results. It got very frusterating so my gyn put me on Yaz and I've been on it for almost 2 cycles. She said give it 3 months to get into your system but already my acne has subsided. Life is good for now! Let's hope it continues!

I went on YAZ as part of the regimin to begin Accutane, and after 3 weeks on the pill, I went to the derm to start my treatment and I had no acne whatsoever! Yaz completely healed my cystic breakouts, which at this point appears to have been completely hormonal. I hear different things about YAZ, and my friend went on it and it did nothing for her, so I think its really hit or miss with whether or not it will work for you. It probably depends on what caused your acne in the first place, but if it appears to be hormonal (around the chin area and worse around your cycle) then its definately worth a try. I hear it may take up to 3 months to completely heal, but again its better than going on tane. I am so glad I went on YAZ because the side effects are WAY less than Accutane, and it had some extra benefits such a larger breast size and softer, less oily skin.

I've only been taking Yaz for a week but my cheek and chin breakouts have virtually disappeared! I used to wake up with new spots every day. Even my redness has subsided. I have anxiety attacks often and I am on edge a few hours after I take the pill - but I haven't had any bad reactions thus far and even my anxiety is lessening because of it. I take the pill in the afternoon every day so I can keep myself preoccupied, busy, and nausealess. The only complaint I have is that I get very sleepy a few hours after I take the pill (might not even be Yaz's fault though). I'm going to stick with it as I don't think any of these terrifying side effects I've read about will manifest in me if they haven't already. I'll keep you updated :)

It worked of me but that might not say much for you. I love it and never want to come of it. I do not have bad mood swings any more and my boyfriend loves it! My period is so much better only 3 days insted of a week!!! baslicly if you are on this with a good salicylic face wash and benzoyl peroxide, and you will just be zit free!!!

I originally got on Yaz for my moderate sometimes severe cystic acne & regulate my period. Not getting preggo is a bonus. My skin got worse the 1st week. I then started using Proactiv & it got even worse. So I started a supplement that consists of fish oil, flax seed oil, & borage oil. I havent gotten a cyst since. I've had acne since I was in the 6th grade and I'm now 23. I make sure to drink lots of water & I believe this regime together is what worked for me. my confidence is at an all time high, although I am left with dark spots. Im only finishing my 1st month on Yaz (now on day 3 of inactive pill) haven't gotten my period yet but I'm not worried since it can take time for a routine to become established in regard to your period. Ive read horror stories but I didnt get one side effect. I suffer from anxiety but this doesnt make it progressively worse. Just try it because its basically trial 7 error. This was my 1st OC so I was lucky. Hope this helps.