Yasmin for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Pomba...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 2, 2014

"I gave the Yasmin 10/10 as I started taking it for birth control and I did not become pregnant. But I want to point out some other effects Yasmin had on my body. I originally changed from Microgynon to Yasmin after a period of taking no birth control as I heard Yasmin could improve mood and gives some women a feeling of well-being, which I did experience. Yasmin also gave me slightly larger breasts and I lost about half a stone in weight. The reason I stopped taking Yasmin was because of a sudden dramatic appearance of cellulite on my thighs and bum. I am a UK size 6 and have never had cellulite before in my life (I'm 26), I have been taking Microgynon again for 2mths and the cellulite has completely vanished."

• Lolalou
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2014

"Mood improved dramatically, PMT gone! Completely, and this was becoming a problem as I'm 40 it seemed to be getting worse. I've lost a few pounds and find it easier to keep my weight down, it must be the diuretic and no fluid retention. Bigger breasts, bit tender but better with time, I've been on it nearly 3 months now. Libido maybe even better, as I feel happier. This is by far the best pill I've been on and I didn't take the pill for years because of the effects of weight gain, and libido. I've tried Mirena twice, awful, mini pill, mini pill injection cap and coil. Finally found one that suits, now my GP won't prescribe it! I will try family planning."

• Sara
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 19, 2019

"I had a very severe stroke rom using Yasmin, it was ten years ago but has still left me seriously disabled. Ladies, if you want to use birth control, just make sure that it is progesterone only, which is much safer for you. NOT combined estrogen and progesterone like yasmin and Yaz. My neurologist, a stroke expert, gave me this information!"

• Anony...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 27, 2015

"Been on Yasmin for 5 years. Always had brain fog. Gained 50lbs. Lost hair. Stressed. Appetite went way up. Recently decided to go off the pill. After period I instantly felt better. Sex drive is coming back. Just feel good. Hope it keeps up but I'm not going back."

• Katia
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 4, 2020

"I regret ever taking this. Took it for 7 year. Everything was great while on it, but I lost about 40% of my hair volume (telogen effluvium) and had severe cystic acne for 6 months after it. On top of that it messed with my humour. I felt angry and sad for months. It's now 1.5 years since I stopped it and even though the condition has improved I still have a long way to. I had to cut my hair short and I'm trying to fix the and scarring of the acne."

• Palsar
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 7, 2017

"I have been taking Yasmin for 8 years (with a 10 month break after 5 years). I stopped to have a baby, pregnant within the first month off the pill and back on it right after birth. This pill has been great! Clear skin, no weight gain or side effects. I think people starting any pill will have a rough beginning but give it a chance. All body types are different so nothing works for everyone.... But this worked great for me."

• Anonymous
• November 22, 2011

"I've just started Yasmin. I was on Diane-35 last year, then stopped, but the water weight didn't seem to go away and I had cellulite, that I had never had before Diane-35. In 9 days, I've lost about 2kg. My mood seems fine so far. Have to visit bathroom more often. The best thing - I'm about a cup size up, from B to about C now. It's fantastic and I cannot wait for my boyfriend to see them! Diane-35 made me feel awkward and out-of-place, because of the sudden water weight on legs, bottom, arms, tummy, etc, but I feel so light on Yasmin. Yasmin gave me back my flat tummy (I had some bloating problems). First month in and it's been fantastic. Cannot stop looking in the mirror. "

• CCKara
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2017

"I was super terrified to try yasmin, but I wanted to try it for my hormonal acne. Yasmin has really helped (so far), my face has been gradually clearing up during the past 3 weeks and my painful cysts are flattening. My skin is whiter too - less red and blotchy. So happy about that! I lost about 5 kilos in 3 days. I wore one pair of pants one day that were tight and had to change them at the end of the day because my thighs and stomach had so noticeably shrunk. It was like I took some kind of shrinking potion! I kept my chest though :) I love yasmin so far. I have more energy, less hair fall, better skin, no emotional flairs, and it's helped with the insomnia that I got after my friend died. I sleep like a baby now. I was slightly nauseous for the first 2 days."

• Monty...
• March 15, 2015

"Been on Yasmin for 6 months now after years on all other brands under the sun. I have always been fit and healthy but for some reason on this pill and I even thinner. I can't gain weight no matter how bad I eat it's amazing ! The only down side is I am so hungry a lot of the time but it's awesome because it doesn't lead to any weight gain so I can eat as much as I want ! Also no cramps at all and I used to get them bad. Limited headaches. Finally after 12 years if found something that works super well for me"

• Rawvjq
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 16, 2015

"I've been on this pill for the past ten years and I love it. I've never had a menstrual cramp in my life, I never feel PMS symptoms (bloating, cravings, moodiness, etc). It has been helpful with acne. One downside is my sex drive has diminished but it's hard to tell if the pill is the culprit as I've been on it ten years. No weight gain from this either!"

• Hanna...
• April 19, 2015

"I reccently started the Yasmin pill and at first I honestly didn't think I would be able to carry on with it because it was making me feel so nauseous! I also got really bad headaches which caused me to be really moody. However, my doctor told me to give it a few weeks to settle and for my system to get used to it. I was not happy about this let me say! I wanted to scream at her to feel how ill I felt. It got better though on the fifth day I woke up and I felt fine all of a sudden, all of the side effects I was feeling had just gone. I had terrible skin and it has make my skin so much better and I feel fine now. If you're taking it and you're feeling ill like I did - I know it feels like crap but honestly just hold on cause it will go."

• KMano
• September 17, 2014

"I have been taking Yasmin for 9 months and I can say that it had protected me effectively against pregnancy. I have read about some negative effects that have been linked to this pill. However, I decided to take it because my mother took it for years without experiencing any side effects. During my first cycle taking the pill, I experienced mild nausea and upset stomach occasionally. However, the symptoms were gone by the time I started my second pack. I have not noticed any changes in my weight or in my mood. I have frequent muscle cramps in my legs, but I am not sure that this is being caused by the pill."

• Amm
• December 27, 2020

"I’m almost 35 and I have been on several different birth controls since I was 16. Yaz was my favorite but I recently switched to Yasmin. I worried my skin would break out because the FDA didn’t approve Yasmin for acne like Yaz is. My skin has continued to stay clear and I personally haven’t had any issues with Yasmin."

• charl...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 6, 2020

"Was on Yasmin for 6 years and for the first few years, everything was fine. No side effects at all. Until recently when I started getting low moods, severe anxiety, IBS, and then ended up in A&E with severe abdominal pain which turned out to be gallstones, all of which were attributed to this pill. So, cons: • Anxiety • Depression • Gallstones • IBS Pros: • Didn't get pregnant • Clear skin • Regular periods Did the pros worth the cons? Absolutely not."

• Rhi
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 9, 2021

"Actually one of the only contraceptive pills me and my body have gotten along with, did help to clear up my skin (although I believe spots were caused from a previous pill) however had to stop taking after having 2nd dose of AstraZeneca vaccine as I had resting heart rate of over 100bmp constantly and heart palpitations. This pill on average can make women 3x more likely to have blood clots and I don't think enough research has been done into the side effects of that mixed with Covid vaccines."

• Cano
• April 15, 2019

"The Yasmin pill has KILLED people and it known to give blood clots. I wish I never put this in my body. It completely changed who I was as person. I am starting to get myself back to normal again. The only thing it did for me was give me really clear skin. Now that I have stopped taking it I have started to break out but I will take pimples over putting this pill back into my body. Please be careful with Yasmin. I’m warning you from one female to another... do your research and look out for yourself. It mucked up my life."

• Princ...
• April 4, 2008

"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!"

• Sam
• December 12, 2019

"YASMIN RUINED MY RELATIONSHIP! When I first started the pill I LOVED it, my skin eventually got improved and my skin was SOOO clear! My boobs looked amazing too, well that’s the only positive things I can say about Yasmin. When it comes to my mental health it literally made me CRAZY! I’m naturally a very calm, happy and collected person. But these pills made me cry in front of my ex over small things, we couldn’t hold a serious conversation without me not crying, I could get moody over small things and then I couldn’t snap out of it which made things worse, I’ve felt extremely anxious, paranoid and depressed. My added anxiety have made me feel more insecure about myself, I have no energy to do my old activities that I used to enjoy, I feel lazy and like I can’t fully be in sync with my feelings. Basically: if you want great skin, go for it! But don’t be surprised if you suddenly get added depression, tears and anxiety. I’m off them now and I am already happier"

• Nicole
• February 20, 2019

"The best pill you can go on if you need to lose weight and clear up your skin! Before taking Yasmin my skin was terrible, I broke out like crazy and it was a real struggle to lose weight. Within the first 2-3 months of Yasmin my skin was beautiful and clear, and within 6 months the amount of weight I lost was crazy! At least 10 kilos lighter (along with a decent diet). The only con about Yasmin is I did get a little depressed and anxious so I decided to get off the pill, a month or two after the pill I started breaking out and I gained weight. That's why I know Yasmin helps with acne and weight loss! It's literally your best friend. I've decided to go back on the pill, can't wait to look thinner and have beautiful skin!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 31, 2013

"I have been taking Yaz for 4 years. I haven't gained any weight and no acne. BUT my sex drive has been completely gone. I just got my blood drawn and my estrogen level is the lowest of the low..my doctor said it's from YAZ. Also, (I just noticed this now) but I have lost sooo much hair since taking this pill."

• Lop
• December 29, 2019

"This is a good birth control pill! I've been on Yasmin for a couple years and it has never failed on me. I also took it for acne but that was hit or miss. I go through periods where my skin is clear and then periods where my skin is bad. If I wasn't on Yasmin though, my skin would be 10x worse! In addition, my periods have gotten very light and only last 4 days. No mood swings, no nausea, no headaches. I truly recommend this pill."

• Fano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 21, 2019

"DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL. I have been on Lucette AKA Yasmin for 14 months. I initially went on this to control my acne as it was a real bad flare up. My skin has been perfect the ONE good thing. Now for the bad points - Sex drive has been more or less non existent for the whole duration. - I have experienced some excruciating migraines with temporary visual disturbances. I have also experienced enlarged veins with leg pains which have been really frightening since this pill carries a high risk of DVT & PE. I did mention this to the practice nurse but they still allowed me to take it? I have had and still at this very moment am suffering with incredible depression and anxiety. My mood is so so low. I haven’t felt like this in my life With regards to mental health. I have no desire to socialise and have completely and utterly cut myself off. I wish I had never taken this pill and I will never use any form of contraceptive pill with hormones ever again. Please do NOT start this pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2019

"I’ve been taking Yasmin for about 9 months now. I have been experiencing horrible depression, been in such a dark place and not caring about anything at all. I’m a very lively and outgoing person, nothing in my life is wrong but I’m having these feelings. I don’t smoke, nor drink, nor take any other medication so it must be the pill. I’m expecting my period in two days and then I will never take the contraceptive pill again. After having two kids I have pleaded with my husband to get the snip and I’ve categorically said that I’m not going back on medication as I’m seriously loosing my sanity. In a way, I hope to god that it is the pill so I stop feeling the way that I have. It’s been so so hard and I just want to feel happy again."

• Autumn
• September 5, 2019

"I was suffering with bad PMS from the day I ovulated to the day I finished bleeding, Bad pain, depression, mood swings. I've been on other hormones but symptoms of depression and bloating would become worse, I also have PCOS. I started Yasmin with the intension to take it back to back to stop my period and it has worked well for me. I feel happier and better in my moods, love not having a period and I've got less facial hair. The only side effects are tender breasts (but this is lessening) and some headaches in the beginning, also the skin on my jaw gets a bit itchy but other than that it's been good, no weight gain or bloating. I'm aware of the risk of blood clots, I don't smoke and live an active lifestyle so hoping this helps as I would like to stay on this pill for as long as I can, I'm 33 and not planning a future pregnancy. If you have had bad reactions to other forms of contraception it's worth a try. It's helped me a lot so far where other hormones have made me feel worse."

• jesse...
• September 5, 2007

"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."