User Reviews for Drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
Also known as: Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah
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| Acne | 52 reviews | 516 medications | 8.1 |
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| Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder | 47 reviews | 41 medications | 7.1 |
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome![]() |
10 reviews | 105 medications | 6.6 |
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| Birth Control | 227 reviews | 202 medications | 6.5 |
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| Menstrual Disorders | 31 reviews | 69 medications | 6.4 |
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Reviews for Drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
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8.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: I just want to say thank you to all those who took time to write positive things about Yaz. I did a lot of research before taking the pill and frankly, it scared me. So many complaints and horror stories. The most important things to remember is that we all react to substances/hormones in different ways. I'm 35 and haven't taken the pill since I was 20. I am on my 4th pack of Yaz and am very pleased. I had a little spotting in the first two months and stomach discomfort, especially when I forget a pill. Aside from that, I've lost weight and stay slim even when not active, my breasts have gone up a full size which I love. My sex drive is fine, if not greater, no change in moods. Good luck to all.
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| August 16, 2009 7:17 PM | ||||||
| Review by Beuaty: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Yasmin (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Acne: I am 24 years old. Before I started Yasmin, I felt like I was trapped in a 47 year olds body; always tired, moody, angry and never seemed to lose weight. I've also tried every acne product know. None of them work (not for me anyway) until one day I saw a commercial on television, about "Yasmin". After talking it over with my doctor he told me to try it and see. WOW! Let me tell you what happen to me. I kid you not, after the 1st week my face was clear, I mean beautiful. I didn't have to ware any make-up and I lost 10lbs within the first month. And for some strange reason, people don't call me bipolar anymore. I tell you Yasmin works from inside out. It is GREAT.
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| January 5, 2009 4:39 PM | ||||||
| Review by royallb: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Acne: I have been taking Yaz for about two months now. I stopped taking birth control about two years ago and started to break out with acne horribly. I was on the patch and gained about fifteen pounds. I lost all of that weight and now am 117lbs again. I was worried that I would gain weight after losing it so my dermatologist told me to use Yaz. Yaz has been wonderful. I have not broken out severely, maybe one or two on my chin. It is completely fabulous for acne and for birth control.
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| April 23, 2008 7:10 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Acne: I'm 31 years old. Had mild acne for years. Tried many OTC kits and prescription topicals. Nautropathic to Allopathic. I am a very healthy vegetarian, eat whole foods diet. Nothing helped. Most breakouts were under my chin or around my jaw. I was against the idea of taking a BCP for acne. I hated the idea of putting something artificial into my body. I am so happy that I gave in. My face was totally clear within 2 weeks. No negative side effects. have finished 2 packs. Mild nausea and headaches the first week.
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| June 28, 2008 12:36 AM | ||||||
| Review by jesseholder21: | ||||||
Yasmin (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: I've taken depo for about 5 years I have a very serious large amount of cyst in both my ovaries, a few Dr. have told me I have PCOS and I use to be in alot of pain from the cyst. My Dr. sugested surgery to remove my ovaries, so I went to a different Dr. My new Dr. prescribed be Yasmin as a birth control instead of the Depo I've been taking, it was so it would stop me from ovulating at all and sure enoughf within a month the pain was gone. Yasmin helped me get rid of my ovarian cyst problem.
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| September 5, 2007 11:09 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
2.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: I have used this mediaction for a month now and I have been extremly tired. I would wake up in the morning eat breakfast take the pill and go back to sleep for hours. Constantly tired or nauseated. I am wondering if I should stop taking them right now.
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| March 9, 2008 4:35 PM | ||||||
| Review by h_scott: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: I started taking Yaz 6 months ago for Premenstrual tension syndrome. I think my PMS would last 2 weeks, lots of bloating, lots of acne and lots of moodiness and crying. Yaz has been life-changing for me. No more PMS, very little breakouts. No more gaining/losing 10lbs every month. I have lost 20lbs to date just because I don't have weird cravings, my energy level is back to normal and I am 5lbs from ideal BMI. I feel GREAT! I love Yaz and am so thankful my doctor.
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| Review by acne no more: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Acne: I am thankful to Yaz. Within a few days it cleared up my skin just as I hoped, but I did not expect it to work so fast. My chest has gotten a lot bigger but other than that I have not gained any weight. I seem to have lost my appetite as well; which makes it easier to make healthier food choices. Also, I seem to have more mood swings and am a little more depressed.
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| April 22, 2009 12:18 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: I'm 32 and never took any birth control pills. I was on the fence taking Yaz due to negative responses. I love this birth control and glad I took it. I only experienced light bleeding during the 1st month of taking pill. When I finished the 1st pack the bleeding stopped. I noticed I was emotional when I took the first placebo pill but when I took the 2nd I was back to normal. My doctor put me on the pill due to irregular periods and when they came on they would be extremely heavy. I missed work some days due to this. Well when I got my period with taking Yaz it came on when taking the placebo pills and was light, NO CRAMPS, very short. My skin looks great, I wake up happy as can be, no emotional issues, sex drive up.
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| June 15, 2009 7:49 AM | ||||||
| Review by emily01: | ||||||
Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: I took this for a few months and decided to stop. Several mornings I woke up to a severely swollen face that lasted for several hours. I also experienced headaches and swollen hands. It also did NOT improve my PMS symptoms.
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| February 4, 2008 11:08 PM | ||||||
| Review by Katiebug359: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Yasmin (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Acne: I am 15 and I had a terrible acne problem, I mean it was bad! I tried Proactive to Oxy and so much more. My mom was spending a lot of money on things that did not work. I went to the dr. He prescribed face pads that didn't work then he prescribed a gel to apply to my face twice a day. The gel worked a little then we went back for the last time and he put me on Yasmin. I noticed a difference about a month after I started taking it. It has also helped with cramps and pms. Thanks Yasmin.
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| April 2, 2008 2:28 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: I've been taking Yaz for 3 months now and I absolutely love it. I've lost weight, without trying, and my periods have greatly decreased in heaviness and severity. I have not experienced any of the bad side effects like depression or tiredness, I wake up happy and ready to go. The only difference I've noticed that is not so great is that the first day of taking the placebo pill I tend to be emotional, but that usually clears up by the second day. Also, if I miss a pill I usually have stomach pain until I take it, which is actually a nice reminder to take it. I love Yaz though and cannot say enough good things about it.
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| May 14, 2009 9:11 AM | ||||||
| Review by Princess Sandrina: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Yasmin (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: Out of all the birth control pills, this one is best! Gained some weight in the "right" spots :) Less PMS, if any @ all, lighter periods/flow. And this pill is safe enough to take for 3 consecutive months, so you can have your period only 4 times a year!!! That's so AWESOME!
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| April 4, 2008 3:48 AM | ||||||
| Review by amklann: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: I was on Loestrin 24 for 3 months, and noticed a lot more moodiness and irritability, so they put me on Yaz, and immediately I felt better. I have much more energy. I feel better, no bloating, and I'm just generally happy. Much more like I was before I began birth control. I love it.
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| July 4, 2008 1:03 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
2.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: I have been taking Yaz for 1 month. My doctor asked me to try it for a couple more so my body can get use to it, but I would rather just stop right now. I'm tired all the time, depressed, no sex drive. I had horrible cramps, worse than when I was in high school, and bad migraines the week prior to my period. I cry at the drop of a hat and I'm really anxious. I do not like it, but I will give it one more month. We'll see.
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| August 3, 2009 2:27 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Acne: Of course my acne got much worse before it got better, just as my doctor said it would. So a few months into taking Yaz, my skin started to clear and now it just glows. I couldn't be happier. Though I do get a small pimple here or there on occasion but NOTHING compared to what I had before. I highly recommend it and your patience will pay off.
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| March 5, 2009 1:21 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anoynymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: I love yaz, it has it's downs like the tiredness and sometimes the bad headaches, but overall it's been a great birth control for me. I was on another one about two years ago, and nearly killed myself while on it because of the hormones. Me Yaz=Love.
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| May 1, 2008 4:30 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Acne: I have been taking YAZ for 8 months now and am very pleased with the results. I have not gained any weight, my acne cleared up completely, and my periods are shorter and lighter. The first three months I did experience side effects; migranes, tiredness, breakthrough bleeding just the first month; but other than that, it was fine. I attribute those first three months to my body getting used to the hormones. At first I was hesistant to try this birth control because of the horror stories I have read online, but I decided to try it anyway, and I am so happy that I did, because it has been wonderful for me. I suggest anyone debating on trying it out, to not be discouraged by the reviews, because everybodys body is different.
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| January 10, 2010 9:06 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Gianvi (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: In my third month of taking Gianvi I have had major mood swings, depression, anxiety, and changes in appetite varying from nausea to over eating. I have not felt like this before with any other birth control. A little with Ortho-Tri Cyclen but I don't think it is as bad as this. I feel like I'm at constant war with myself to keep my emotions and my feelings in line. I'm not a usually emotional person so all these feelings are very overwhelming and frustrating. I have an appointment in a week to go to planned parenthood and ask for a different kind of birth control. I've decided to stop taking it today. It does work however, I have not gotten pregnant.
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| September 1, 2010 1:52 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Gianvi (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Never took Yaz, but I have been on Gianvi for a month and I feel amazing. No weight gain, my skin has cleared up and my moods have definitely improved.
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| January 12, 2011 12:40 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: I've been on Yaz for almost two years now and I wouldn't change it for anything. It was my first birth control and I love it. I take it at night at a set time and it doesn't cause any side effects such as nausea. I reccomend Yaz to everyone. It really does work!
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| August 31, 2008 4:08 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: I'm just finishing my 1st pack of Yaz and couldn't be happier. A few years ago I tried the shot, only once. It took a full year for my period to get back to normal. About a year ago I tried a generic birth control pill. It was an effective form of birth control, which was the major reason I used it for, but similar to the shot I had almost no libido, was very emotional and had bad acne. My fiance kept bringing up Yaz. I decided to give it a shot since he put up with me so long. I've been happy, acne is going away, no bad side effects and libido is up. The only way to make it better is if it was cheaper. My insurance only takes off $10, so $50/month for BCP is the only downfall.
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| October 6, 2008 1:27 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: I've been taking Yaz for two years for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), combined with a low dose of Prozac. It has been a great combination for me. I used to have extreme mood swings about a week before my period, even to the point of getting myself in trouble at work. Now, I hardly feel my period coming on and it's smooth sailing all month.
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| January 15, 2009 9:03 PM | ||||||
| Review by Rachela3117: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: I developed premenstrual dysphoric disorder after having my first child and it was unbearable. 2 weeks out of every month I would be terribly swollen and bloated, hungry, craving weird things, suffered from insomnia, had headaches and felt tired, and just really sick in general. I was also totally crazy and my moods would go up and down really dramatically. I just finished my first pack of YAZ and it has been AMAZING. Within the first month ALL of my symptoms have gone away and I feel great. I have even lost some weight. I had a slight headache and nausea the first 2 or 3 days I was on the pill but other than that nothing at all. I was afraid to take it because of all the negative reviews, but everyone is different. Worked great for me and has changed my life.
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| June 29, 2009 8:15 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Yaz (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) for Birth Control: I would rate this above 10 if I could. This is the best birth control I have ever taken. I suffer from PMDD and my time of the month without yaz I feel like I could hurt people for no reason at all, just because I didn't like the way they looked at me or what ever. Anyways Yaz has helped that out so much. My husband is so happy with the results. I have had no weight gain, no cramping and only 3 day periods with very little bleeding and the best part is no irritability or major mood swings.
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