Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Menstrual Disorders User Reviews (Page 2)

• Ber...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 23, 2018

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I’ve been on this since late 2016. The doctor told me I can skip placebo weeks for up to 3 months. So I did that and started spotting, so I took it down to 2 months. Things were okay for a year, but coming into 2018, I started spotting in between periods. Like nonstop pink discharge. And I don’t know if I’ve always had them, but I noticed tiny spider veins in my leg. I’m tan, so you can barely see them, but I notice them. I went to the doctor and told him my issues, and he said to keep doing what I’m doing. So I said hell no, transferred all my records to an OBGYN office, and hopefully getting an IUD on Monday. But I’ve heard horrible side effects on this pill. It has both estrogen and progesterone, which can really cause issues, but here’s what I experienced: weight loss, clearer skin, much higher sex drive. Literally, the only issue is my spotting and the one spider vein. I’m so sorry for everyone who has apparently been through hell on this. I had great side effects."

• Jen...
• June 7, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "Before I started using Yaz, I was very scared because of all the bad things people had said. After finishing my first pack of Yaz, I noticed a lot of spotting and some odd bleeding now and then. I am 16 years old and had been switching pills for a while now because none of them seemed to suit me. I use Yaz for period pains ONLY and have noticed a huge improvement in my cramps, there still are some mild cramps, but not near as bad as they were before. Already my breasts have gotten bigger, which I don't really mind because I was near the smallest bra size you can get. My mood is completely fine. My skin has never been acne-prone, but it hasn't broken out at all. I haven't noticed any side effects. I love this pill."

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I am not an emotional person, I rarely cry, and I am taking birth control mainly for menstrual cramps. While my cramps have subsided and my period is lighter and shorter, I have had extreme emotional swings and changes in appetite. I have experienced anxiety, and these conditions have worsened with each progressive month."

• Che...
• October 1, 2009

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "My daughter had severe PMDD. She is 13. At first, I was hesitant about putting my 13-year-old daughter on birth control because of the social stigma that she may be considered 'easy' or sexually active because she is on birth control. Yet, she and I talked about it, and she is a very level-headed, conservative girl who needed help and wanted to try. This medicine has been a Godsend for her and her PMDD. Her periods are lighter, not as lengthy, and there is minimal pain associated with her periods now. Not to mention, her mood and anxiety levels have both improved more than I can mention. This medicine has made her feel 'normal' again!"

• Car...
• June 10, 2016

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I must say Ocella has been nothing short of a miracle for me. In just 2 months, my facial hair has diminished. I went from shaving, waxing, plucking EVERYDAY to not seeing any hairs on my face for 5 days now. My very heavy, painful periods are already normal, and I have lost 11 lbs. I have had no side effects. I hope this continues for the long term."

• Anonymous
• January 27, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "Yaz has been the greatest medicine ever. A few years ago, before I went on the pill, I would get terribly sick. I went through crazy tests, MRIs, then finally my mom recommended going to the gynecologist. She put me on Yaz, and ever since then, my periods are so light and only one day. I have no acne whatsoever, no mood swings, barely any cramps, and I no longer get extremely sick. I love Yaz and will never take anything else."

• Sid...
• September 28, 2017

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I only gave this pill a 7 because it hasn't done wonders for me (I was hoping my skin would become flawless, I guess), but I have lost about 4-5 lbs since I started taking this pill. I just started my third pack 4 days ago, and the weight is still dropping. Not to say that will continue, I'm sure my hormones will level out in a month or two, but I am thankful I'm not gaining weight. I don't exercise anymore, but I am semi-conscious about what I eat. I'm a firm believer that everybody's body is completely different and can and will react differently to different medications. I was put on this for PCOS because my testosterone was high, so it is supposed to help with that, and I believe it has, even as reluctant as I was to start taking BC again."

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2010

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I was on Yaz for 8 months. My periods were lighter, shorter, and I had minimal spotting. I had cramps that only lasted for 30 min or so. I did experience side effects though, such as my boobs felt full and swollen. I gained some weight, had cravings for big meals, and became emotional at random times. Towards the end, I experienced sharp pains in my boobs which resulted in finding benign cysts. A month after I got off of it, I lost 10 lbs but had to get my gallbladder removed for stones & gallbladder disease."

• sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2015

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "My dermatologist recommended Yaz for my acne. However, I also have horrible menstrual cycles, and let me tell you, you cannot go wrong with Yaz. I hardly felt any pain. My acne was basically gone also. Now all I have is some dark spots here and there."

• ser...
• February 13, 2010

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I was prescribed it because I was suffering from very bad cramps. This did not do anything to relieve the pain. It turned me into an absolute wreck where I was crying all the time, from the very first day. It affected my sleep. As well as this, my breasts were unbearably painful, and they ballooned in size. This pill also made me break out on my face. In short, taking this pill was an absolute nightmare."

• Anonymous
• March 12, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I have been taking Yaz for 4 years, due to an irregular cycle related to ovarian cysts. I am pleased that my periods are shorter, and there is absolutely no cramping. It has helped alleviate hormonal migraines, and my skin has never been more clear. Prior to birth control, my cycle was completely irregular, such as skipping months altogether, and it was frustrating being so unpredictable. Now, I know exactly when my period is coming. The only negatives: I did gain a little weight, and it is expensive since I don't have insurance."

• Bro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 2, 2017

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I've been taking BC pills for nearly 20 years to help regulate my cycles and ease the horrible cramping and mood swings. My insurance stopped covering the pill I was on previously, so I switched to Loryna. I liked the idea of only having 4 placebo pills compared with the 7 in my last brand. Pros of this pill? My sex drive was through the roof, and it felt like a love potion for me and my guy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 23, 2012

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "At first, I thought this was great. Same as Yaz, good for menstrual regulation. However, after three months, I felt like I was losing my mind. I was moody, depressed, anxious, irritable, and felt completely crazy. My friends and co-workers started noticing my mood swings too. I stayed on the med because it was fully covered, whereas Yaz costs a significant amount more. Recently, I switched back to Yaz and couldn't be feeling better. I feel like my normal self again. I would rather spend the extra money on the name brand than ever go through that feeling again."

• Fin...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 30, 2014

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "When I first started taking birth control, I was only 13. I started it because I used to have two-week-long heavy and horrific periods every two weeks! I first started out on Yasmin, but later was switched to Ocella for insurance reasons. I'm now almost 19, have been on birth control for 5+ years, and I NEVER want to go back. It helps keep my skin clearer and softer (I only break out about a week before my period now), and my periods are much better now! I used to have issues with my period ending when I started a new pack, but eventually, my body got used to it, and now my periods are light with little to no cramps and only last around 3 days! I seriously could not be happier."

• Dan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 8, 2016

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I'm 52 with heavy, long-lasting periods. I was hoping for a lot more results. I took it for 7 months, giving it a fair try. Unfortunately, it wasn't the answer. I have bad cramps, it's heavy, blood clots still. No sex drive, fatigue, it made me crazy, and I drove my husband away. I do not recommend it."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2018

"My periods have gotten longer over the last year. My doctor suggested Mirena or the pill. I figured it would help balance my hormones and shorten my 7-8 day periods. I started taking Gianvi, and not long after taking it, I felt severely depressed. I had nausea, vomiting, fatigue, was lightheaded, had stomach pains, and heavy bleeding with blood clots. I bled through clothes and constantly had to use the bathroom. After 10 days of bleeding along with the other miserable symptoms, I called my Gyn. She told me to go to the ER if I felt lightheaded. I decided to go and discovered I had small fibroids. Even though the ER doc told me to finish the pack, I decided not to (I was 15 days in). I did some research on Yaz and found a lot of women suffering with the same symptoms. It’s crazy that taking a pill for only 15 days can wreak such havoc on your body. I’m going on day 17 of bleeding, and it’s finally getting lighter. Worst experience ever!"

• Gab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2017

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I am 25 years old. Not on birth control 2 years prior to taking this med. I just finished my 3rd month, and every day I have migraines, headaches, and become dizzy for most of the day. I am switching. On the other hand, I used to feel nauseous around my ovulation, this med fixed that. No weight gain. Acne diminished. But the migraines get in the way of school and work."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2017

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE. Seriously, just don't. It's poison. I have PCOS and was prescribed Yaz back in high school (I am 24 now, so 8+ years later). Yaz made me an emotional disaster, even having suicidal thoughts and fits of rage. I went on Lo-Estrin & had great results before discontinuing after 5 years. Fast forward to now, and my new doctor prescribed me this. It was worse than Yaz. I would cry for hours at a time. I was so anxious and irritable. I was absolutely awful to my partner. I wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy, 0/10."

• lau...
• February 8, 2017

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I'm a lesbian, so I don't take this to prevent pregnancy, but because my periods were lasting two weeks before. Pros: my periods are regular and lighter, and my skin is completely clear. Cons: I originally gained around 15 pounds (which I have since lost), and I have no sex drive whatsoever. My breast size also increased from a D to a G, which I guess could be seen as a positive or negative. I personally find it frustrating. I am also very emotional, but I think that's just part of my personality and unrelated to the birth control."

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2009

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I had so many bizarre symptoms! I had hot and cold flashes, night sweats, numbness and tingling in fingers and feet/calf that lasted weeks, difficulty concentrating, and I had mild depression symptoms (easy to cry, very emotional), irritable, etc.! Many premenopausal symptoms that were getting harder to live with. I was also diagnosed with an underactive thyroid that was adding to my symptoms. The first HRT (hormone replacement therapy) pill I was put on, I was allergic to one of the dyes in the third week of pills. This pill has improved my symptoms greatly, and I am interested in my husband once again. THANK YOU, Ocella, for making me feel better!"

• ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2015

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "Began Yaz on the 20th of August because I was diagnosed with endometriosis, and it caused me to have a 23-day period. 3 days after, my period came again for 9 days, and it was extremely painful, worse than ever before and very heavy. I stopped using Yaz at that point, and now, 6 days after, here I am again with a next period, heavy and painful. Wish I had never used this drug. Worst experience ever. Hoping to go back to a normal cycle soon because this is uncomfortable."

• Anonymous
• January 2, 2012

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "Not a lot of side effects compared to other birth controls I have been on. Breasts have gotten quite big and heavy, not a fan of this, but the boyfriend is. I'm starting month 3, and the last period came a day after I stopped taking active pills. The first month on it didn't start until I started active pills again, so my body is adjusting well. All in all, it's the best pill I have taken. I much prefer the copper IUD but have a bicornuate uterus, so I cannot use IUD."

• cc_...
• July 10, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "My doctor recommended Yaz to me because of my PMS, cramps, and extremely irregular cycles. (I've been checked for lumps. There were none). For me, it is working okay as I only took 2 Midols this cycle! The side effects I have are increased sex drive, slightly bigger breasts, increased appetite, and dryness in my eyes. As a student, I find the pills a little bit too pricey, but overall I would recommend it. Except the dryness in my eyes is bad at night (contact wearer)."

• Uzu...
• August 25, 2010

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I got on Yaz because my doctor says it helps with premenstrual syndrome, plus I've always had terrible heavy periods. It has cut them down significantly and helps with the premenstrual symptoms. My spouse also claims it makes me less crappy at the PMS time. No bad side effects other than a hormone headache, but I used to get that anyway. The timeframe just changed."

• Jil...
• March 11, 2015

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol "I never got pregnant on this stuff, so it works well for that. I started taking this for my debilitating cramps and heavy periods, and it really didn't do much. Plus, I gained 15 lbs after starting this and had absolutely ZERO sex drive. I didn't even want my fiancé to touch me. I found myself being completely moody. It helped with acne, except when I was about to start my period, I broke out like crazy. Now that I am off, my sex drive is back to normal and my periods haven't really changed."