Yasmin and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Yaz...
• February 13, 2020

For Acne "I started Yasmin after suffering from mild acne. I have been on Yasmin for 6 months and my skin has mostly cleared up. First 4 months of Yasmin, my skin was SO much worse, from mild acne to cystic acne, with a breakout every few days. Now I am almost at 6 months, I stopped breaking out in cystic acne, and my skin has cleared up. I think Yasmin takes 6-9 months to see the full effect. The side effects that I noticed in the beginning - breakthrough bleeding, increased hair shedding, went away after the first few months. I feel that I stopped some of the side effects with vitamins and supplements. It is so important you supplement with certain vitamins as the pill depletes these - zinc, B vitamins, iron, vitamin E, D3, etc. I also take MSM (sulfur) which stopped my hair shedding and regrew my hair thicker. It is important to supplement as the pill depletes vitamins from your body. If you are experiencing side effects such as hair loss, etc., please look into taking the above vitamins as well as MSM!"

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2020

For Birth Control "My contraceptive pill has been switched four times in the last two and a half years, and I can honestly say the last three months on this pill have been the worst of my life. Wouldn’t normally write a review on this sort of thing, but I just want to say if you’re experiencing higher than normal levels of anxiety, depression, paranoia, anger, etc., please get off this Yasmin pill as soon as possible. It turned me into a different person - look into other birth control/acne control options. My periods normally average two to three days, I have been heavily bleeding for a week now. This has not happened on any of my other pills. It’s honestly not worth the clear skin, many other pills do the same job with skin without making you depressed. I thought I was going crazy, but after reading all the reviews on this, my story is exactly the same. Do not take this pill!!!!"

• Ell...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 20, 2020

For Birth Control "I'm on Yasmin for 3 years. 3 very long years. I started on Yaz and had it for a year and had breakthrough bleeding, so I was told to go onto Yasmin. Well, I've gained two stone. Skin is spotty around the time of the month, which never used to happen. I cry if I'm tired or angry. I cry if something happens that wasn't supposed to. I'm very emotional. I've had enough of it now and am changing the pill after my break. My sex drive? Nonexistent. My mood swings? Dangerous. My body? Fat and tired."

• Bec...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 17, 2020

For Acne "Writing this review after a year of struggle with acne that went on for about 10 months. I was 27 years old and had never struggled with acne at all in the past, I was always blessed with beautiful skin. Then, out of the blue, I started getting spots on my chest and face, quite badly. They were relentless and beginning to scar. I went to see a dermatologist and used antibiotics - lymecycline and tretinoin gel. This helped a lot... I was scared that if I came off them, then I would be back to square one. I also had the coil as a contraceptive and had read this may be a contributor to the problem. I got the coil taken out and asked for Yasmin. I came off the lymecycline and tretinoin, and the acne has not returned! My skin has just gotten better and better. You would never know I had a problem. My cycle is also better controlled, I used to get a lot of breakthrough bleeding on the coil. I am writing this review in hope it may help others!"

• Bor...
• August 18, 2008

For Birth Control "I have been on Yasmin for 5 years, since I was 16. I stopped it for a few months (I switched jobs and lost my insurance). In that time, I went to a clinic and was given their low-cost birth control pills. Once I got back on Yasmin, I stopped having breakthrough bleeding, headaches, nausea, and everything in between. So, of the two or three birth control brands I have tried, Yasmin is by far the best."

• lil...
• April 11, 2021

For Birth Control "So, overall, Yasmin has been pretty good! I was pretty put off by all of the reviews, but I decided to give it a go because everybody is different! Let's start with the positives- I feel less stressed about pregnancy (I still use condoms just in case, though), my acne has stayed the same as it was when I took pills just for acne-providing I have a good routine. Negatives- I had quite a lot of nausea which comes and goes but overall is manageable but can make me quite tired! I had a lot of spotting and bleeding, but I didn't find it much of an issue apart from the fact that I have to wear pads all the time. Sometimes I was a bit achy-especially my boobs, but they definitely got larger! Before taking Yasmin, I had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and my biggest concern about taking Yasmin was that I'd heard it makes your mental health worse, but for me, it has stayed the same with sometimes feeling a bit more emotional over small things, but it's manageable!"

• bcp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2017

For Birth Control "So I started Yasmin on December 29, 2016, and began taking it regularly at 7:30 PM to avoid unwanted nausea that's often reported by women who take it early in the morning. The first week was fine, the second week made me awfully depressed, but I noticed clearer skin, and the third week brought along frequent urination, which frightened me because that's a symptom of pregnancy. But then with some online research, I found out that Yasmin definitely has a diuretic side effect that causes frequent urination. Instead of retaining the water (which causes bloating), frequent urination assisted in preventing bloating. In the third week, I had withdrawal bleeding 3 days into the inactive pills, which lasts about 5 days."

• Ano...
• May 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I do believe everybody experiences different symptoms. It's my third box of Yasmin, and I'm probably gonna give it one or two more shots, but I'm thinking of quitting it. The first box of my pills was a 21-day long nightmare. I had breakthrough bleeding the whole month, I wasn't even sure when my period started. I had huge intestinal problems. Went for two abdominal ultrasounds because of constant bloating, overly active guts, and diarrhea/constipation (it switched every 2 or 3 days). My breasts, dear Lord, I never felt so tender in my entire life. Luckily, as the next box came, bleeding stopped, so did tenderness. I still do feel bloated and gassy, but it's a lot better. Gonna give it one more shot, but I just don't feel it's suiting me."

• Ean...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2019

For Birth Control "Personally, wouldn't recommend Yasmin. Two weeks of taking it, and my sex drive has disappeared. I have experienced bleeding, extremely tired and fatigue, and now I'm off it. Sex is excruciatingly painful."

• 29y...
• October 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I only lasted on Yasmin for 2.5 weeks. I'm a 29-year-old mommy of 1 and haven't taken birth control in about two years. Without any birth control, my periods were very regular and my acne was moderate. I'm a fitness lover, so I'm very strict with exercise and nutrition, and I keep my weight in check at all times. My OB prescribed Yasmin to treat my ovulation and menstrual cramping and moderate PMS. This pill turned me into someone else entirely. Within the first two weeks, I had acne all over my chin and under my nose. I became extremely moody, weepy, depressed, anxious, paranoid, and jealous. The anxiety made my chest tight, and it was hard to take deep breaths at times. I kept telling my husband when we would go out in public that I felt like I was walking in some sort of 'dream world'-I wasn't really there. ...And the weight gain! I spend 5-6 days in the gym every week and eat very healthy-only splurging on small cheat meals on the weekends. In one week, I gained 4 pounds without changing anything, and my stomach stayed hard and bloated looking-it looked like I was pregnant! On top of all of that, my breasts were sore, and I had breakthrough bleeding starting on week 2. I'll take cramping and PMS any day over the side effects associated with this pill."

• Dai...
• November 26, 2015

For Acne "I started taking this drug because of moderate to severe adult acne (I am 28) and PMS symptoms (severe depression episodes and irritability that happened like clockwork the week before menstruation). I have been on the pill a month and a half, and I have already seen an improvement. Regarding acne, I broke out a little bit in the placebo week, but besides that, I no longer get the severe acne I used to. I expected it to take at least a few months, so I was pleasantly surprised to see an effect. I also had a light period and did not notice mood swings. I had breakthrough bleeding during the first few weeks, at the beginning more severe and diminishing with time. On the second cycle, there is no bleeding anymore."

• Ell...
• October 21, 2015

For Birth Control "I started Yasmin three months ago after having the Implanon (contraceptive implant) for about 5 years. I switched over because I had started to experience irregular bleeding, and just to mention, because a lot of women worry about weight, on that contraception I was both overweight and underweight at different times just due to my eating and lifestyle (I don't think contraception made a difference). So far my experience of Yasmin has been good, I never had acne, but I swear overnight and since starting it, I have not had one more pimple, and my skin has just felt a lot nicer (not too dry, not too oily). I had the initial nausea for about 2 or 3 days and the occasional breast tenderness, but hey, that's to be expected when you are changing your hormones!"

• bc2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been taking a generic version of Yasmin for the past 4 months (almost 5). I've had issues with breakthrough bleeding before, and Yasmin resolved that issue completely in the 2nd month. However, starting towards the end of month 2, I noticed that my hair has lost a lot of volume, and I have bald spots in areas that were once full of growth (I have naturally thick, curly hair that grows quickly). I've also heard of a lot of people losing an incredible amount of hair once going off Yasmin, but for those people, Yasmin was helpful in promoting hair growth."

• Yas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 27, 2013

For Acne "I used Diane for years, but my doctor switched me to Yasmin because I was experiencing breakthrough bleeding. Have been on Yasmin for six months, and I really do not feel like myself, with consistent moderate depression and angry mood swings. So odd because I am normally a happy-go-lucky person! I was using Diane largely for my acne, and it worked, but Yasmin has not done anything for my acne either - I have at least two new whiteheads every morning I wake up, which also does not help with the depression! I will be switching back to Diane and exploring other options to address breakthrough bleeding at the end of this cycle."

• dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2023

"I wish I had taken this earlier! Don't be discouraged by negative reviews, as everyone's bodies react differently. Over the past two years, I've been struggling with depressive episodes, excessive facial hair growth, hair loss on my head, and difficulty losing weight. Additionally, I have a history of a recurring cyst on my left ovary that can impact my hormones. Realizing that I needed to take action, I consulted with a doctor who suggested the 'mini-pill,' which turned out to be a terrible decision. The extra progestin caused breakthrough bleeding and made me feel mentally unstable. After abandoning that doctor, I sought out a women's health specialist who promptly prescribed Yasmin, primarily for my hair issues but also with the theory that it could boost my mood. To my delight, she was right! I haven't experienced any weight gain, and in fact, I'm slowly shedding some pounds. My hair has been falling out less, but I have noticed some cramping and a bit more fatigue. Overall, though, Yasmin has been fantastic!"

• ana...
• October 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I'm 21. I went on Yasmin during the summer (had never been on birth control before). My periods tend to be quite heavy, so I wanted something to ease them up and also was using it for birth control purposes. I was only on it for 12 days and had to come off it. I got the most excruciating pains in my stomach I’d ever experienced. They were so bad I started throwing up. I decided to come off it, and the pains disappeared, but I was left with bleeding for 25 days! Didn’t work well for me, but I know people who are on it and have no problems! Trial and error, I guess."

• Cla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2018

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I suffered PMT in my youth, and after years of being free, at the age of 42, the condition came back with even more severity. I was prescribed Yasmin by my gynecologist, and the first month was fantastic. I am now in my second month, and my symptoms are worse than ever. I have constant headaches, severe bloating, cramps, breakthrough bleeding, and chronic fatigue. I am hoping the third month will regulate my cycle and settle the symptoms."

• Mil...
• April 5, 2010

For Birth Control "I have been on pretty much every birth control pill out there, all with side effects that were serious enough for me to have to go off of them. I started taking Yasmin, and for the first time, I had no breakthrough bleeding, no side effects. I was on it for about two years when I decided to go off of it to have a baby. I used a backup method for about 6 months and then tried to get pregnant. One night, one try, and I was pregnant. So I think it works well at preventing pregnancy! When the time came to go back on the pill, I was concerned I wouldn't be able to get it because of all the stuff I've been hearing. My doctor said that there are increased risks, but that the risks are minimal, especially given that I'm under 35 and don't smoke."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2012

For Birth Control "I'm 30 and tried many different pills since I was 14. (Microgynon 50ED being the longest used.) I went off the pill for 3 years at 27, then started on Yasmin for 6 months and had a lot of breakthrough bleeding. My doctor then switched to the Implanon (under-skin implant) for 4 months, breakthrough bleeding continued, got massive headaches. I then had it removed and have now been back on Yasmin for a further 5 months. Non-stop bleeding, some days heavy, some light, bad acne breakouts, extremely tender breasts, bloating, emotionally unstable, mood swings, and panic attacks - all of which I've never had in my life! I also have polycystic ovarian syndrome, and this has not improved this at all."

• Anonymous
• April 11, 2011

For Birth Control "I was put on Yasmin for 6 months to regulate my cycle and reduce acne flare-ups, and it was the worst 6 months of my life. I gained 20 lbs that did NOT come off easily after stopping the pill, experienced horrible mood swings, had HEAVIER periods, acne breakouts, breakthrough bleeding, and I was nauseous all the time. This pill seems to agree with most people, but it definitely did not agree with me. I went on Femcon a year after stopping Yasmin and experienced virtually no side effects."

• 00C...
• September 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been diagnosed with PCOS, and it was chosen that I would take Yasmin. I was fine for 4 months, then I started bleeding and didn't stop for over 3 weeks! Dreadful pill! Didn't help properly at all! I don't advise anyone to take it!"

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Yasmin from the start of July, and I had to stop taking it at mid-pack because it was giving me headaches. I couldn't eat or sleep. It also let me bleed. Now I'm off it for five days, and I'm having spotting on and off. It's very terrible. It gives me acne that I never had before."

• LR2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2018

For Birth Control "I’m a young woman myself, and I started Yasmin after my 17th birthday, and it was the worst experience of my life. I experience bleeding constantly for 2 months, developed anemia, and suffered severe depression. I was immediately taken off this pill and now have to endure years of taking antidepressants. I don’t advise young women to take this pill."

• Anonymous
• January 30, 2012

For Birth Control "I was on Yasmin for about 5 years, had no serious problems with it, and it worked great as a form of birth control. I gained weight, but not sure if the pill is to blame. I had irritable mood swings, but nothing too bad. The one biggest side effect for me that made me switch was the migraines I was getting while taking the placebos. Each and every month, I would have migraines while on my period. But other than that, I love this pill, my periods were always on time, I had short 3-4 day periods with minimal cramping. I have just started taking Levora, which my doctor recommended taking 3 straight months and then having my period to minimize the migraines. So far, I've had breakthrough bleeding and heavy as well for about a week. I hope it gets better."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "I am suffering from an irregular menstrual cycle, heavy flow, intolerable cramps, and mood swings. I went to a doctor, and she found that I had myoma in my uterus; it has been causing the heavy flow and pain. She put me on Yasmin, saying that it will ease the pain, decrease my flow, and make the cycle regular. The first pack made me so miserable because I couldn't stop bleeding; I bled for 29 days straight with heavy flow, like it was the first day of my period. The doctor made me stop taking it because I was bleeding too much; she said that my body is reacting too much to the pill. Other than this, decreased appetite, better mood, bigger boobs. Couldn't see a difference in my acne."