Yasmin and Depression: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Lan...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 3, 2019

For Birth Control "I have never wanted to go back in time more so than I do now. Been on Yasmin for 8/9 years, and my hair has thinned immensely while being on it. I have now decided to stop because the side effects far outweigh the benefits. It is probably the worst thing anyone can put in their body. One month off the pill, and the hair loss has begun when it thinned my hair to begin with. Acne has begun when I never had it before. Mood swings, it caused depression, anxiety, and a slew of other harmful effects."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2019

For Birth Control "It's my first time trying Yasmin. I recently got my IUD removed after 3 years because of all the wide array of horrible side effects that I experienced (cystic pimples, vision problems, 20 lb weight gain). The first week on Yasmin, my libido increased, and my face wasn't as oily as it was on IUD. Into the second week, my face is slowly clearing up, but my libido definitely plummeted. Also, I started to notice mood changes. I usually work out 4-5 days a week, but the second week into Yasmin, I felt exhausted all the time, unmotivated, and flat out depressed. Going into my 3rd week, I started to experience shortness of breath, dry eyes, tightness around the chest, and anxiety. I woke up one night unable to breathe, and I was flush pale. I will be discontinuing this medication from today. I also have to see my family physician for a check-up. Ladies, I understand you want to be free of acne, but the side effects on this one are not worth it."

• Ver...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2023

For Birth Control "I would not recommend it. Mostly because of the long-term side effects. I used to never get migraines. Once I took the pill, I got severe ones, and now I get them every month, even though I stopped taking the pill over a year ago. My period is more irregular (was not before), and I have more cramps than before the pill in general, and I am moodier still... It's sad for me, I wish I could have been more informed. Moreover, especially for the whole first month (yes, every day) of the pill, I was super depressed, but I got through it because I thought it would go away, and it did, mostly, but overall, I still got a lot of depression cycles on that pill. It also affects your sex drive badly. I do not recommend it for your own safety, it's not worth it. Track your cycle instead and live a peaceful life."

• Anonymous
• June 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill about 2 years ago, and it did clear up my face, however, I began seeing symptoms of depression and anxiety, like everyone else is mentioning. I already had these problems before starting the pill, therefore, it’s only heightened it to the point of sometimes feeling really depressed. I couldn’t figure out why I was feeling this way and didn’t think it could be the pill since I struggled with it in the past. However, I’ve decided to stop taking it because it has to be the cause of these feelings. Everyone’s body is different-just listen to yours."

• BPB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2023

For Birth Control "Bloody awful! I took the first pill on my first day of menstruating, and I became so anxious and felt hopeless. I already suffer with my mental health, but I have not been this bad for years. I have not been sleeping at all. Tired but wired! My brain will not switch off. Been getting around 2 hours of sleep. I have 10 more pills to take until my next 7-day period, but I’m stopping it from tomorrow. Cannot deal with this anymore. I hope in the coming days I will start to feel brighter - can’t feel much worse, to be honest! The only way is up ⬆️!!! YASMIN; never EVER again!"

• sma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for about 4 months. I’m writing this for anyone who felt like me on this pill - this made me feel very low and depressed. I didn’t connect this with the pill until today and searched for an explanation for my feelings."

• Fre...
• August 29, 2017

For Birth Control "This pill ruined my life a few years ago, and I wouldn't want anyone else to go through it. It was a nightmare from the beginning. I threw up constantly (while still gaining a ridiculous amount of weight very quickly). I went from having clear, clean skin to it looking like I had a disease. It took over a year after stopping the pill for my face to clear up. I became paranoid and depressed while having violent and unpredictable mood swings. I cried every single day. I eventually had to drop out of school because I couldn't control my moods. Horrible pill pushed by a horrible doctor."

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 28, 2018

For Acne "Yasmin has been wonderful at clearing my hormonal acne. It took about 4 months to go from a lot of angry spots to smooth, beautiful skin. It also makes my hair shinier and healthier. Unfortunately, this is where the good things end! Despite claims it helps with water retention, I do suffer from it. I have got much more appetite and cravings than before, which don't help. My mood swings are crazy, I often feel really sad and depressed. Bigger and painful breasts. Bloating. Tiredness. I really wanted to like Yasmin, but it's not working for me! I will stop it and am already getting ready for the spots to come back, but I'd rather feel sane and myself again. Good luck to everyone, it can work wonders for some, you need to try for yourself."

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 28, 2018

For Acne "Yasmin has been wonderful at clearing my hormonal acne. It took about 4 months to go from a lot of angry spots to smooth, beautiful skin. It also makes my hair shinier and healthier. Unfortunately, this is where the good things end! Despite claims it helps with water retention, I do suffer from it. I have got much more appetite and cravings than before, which don't help. My mood swings are crazy, I often feel really sad and depressed. Bigger and painful breasts. Bloating. Tiredness. I really wanted to like Yasmin, but it's not working for me! I will stop it and am already getting ready for the spots to come back, but I'd rather feel sane and myself again. Good luck to everyone, it can work wonders for some, you need to try for yourself."

• Cov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 4, 2022

For Birth Control "At first, I didn't really think birth control was controlling my life. I started using birth control eight years ago after giving birth to my daughter. I started with NuvaRing. I really didn't think how I was feeling was due to the birth control at first. After five years, I removed the NuvaRing and started Yasmin. As I sit here and type this, I regret it. I am depressed more than I have ever been in my entire life. It's like I can't find any joy or happiness in anything. All I want to do is just stay in bed. I have no sex drive. I can go weeks/months without sex. I don't even think about sex, I don't get aroused, nothing! Sex drive is just gone! I have headaches, mood swings, and probably other things that are caused by this medicine. I have been watching a lot of documentaries on birth control and all of the awful things it does to our body. Since I have three children, I've decided to get a tubal ligation. I pray to feel whole again."

• Xox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2017

For Birth Control "Worst experience ever. Haven’t even made it through the first pack and have started getting zits, something I never had an issue with, and I also became extremely depressed, another thing I never had. I know they say to wait a bit longer until your body gets used to it, but depression is nothing to wait out and see. I would be afraid if someone who had an underlying mental health issue and this drug could potentially kill them. Use this with caution if you have no other choice."

• Mid...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2017

For Acne "Only positive: I have PCOS, and this pill cleared my acne up nicely. This pill made me feel like an absolute raging psycho. I am angry, irritable, depressed, tired, and just absolutely so miserable on this pill. I've also gained about 15 pounds (lots in my stomach) in the last 7 months since I started it and have developed melasma. I've been on numerous birth control pills, and this is THE WORST. Changing pills ASAP. I'm tired of feeling this awful. Hope your experience is better if you're reading this."

• Reb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2018

For Acne "I've been taking Yasmin for almost 2 months, and nothing has happened to me. It only helps my skin be less oily than usual, but my acne is still worse. My friend says that I should continue taking Yasmin for another month, so if there is something changing in a good way, I'll share on this site again. P.S. Now, I really hate my skin, I hate looking at myself in the mirror. My acne makes me very depressed :("

• Car...
• September 3, 2018

For Birth Control "You guys are all freaking me out. I’ve been on Yasmin for 15 years!! I decided to go off it to see if my melasma would go away. But those 15 years were great. Good skin, no issues, or so I thought, none that were related to my birth control. Now you’re telling me it causes anxiety, depression, and even eczema! I suffered from this, not knowing it could have something to do with my birth control. Now I’ve been off it for 3 months, and my skin is an acne nightmare. My hair lady told me my texture was totally different (thinner) and that I had hair loss at my hairline. Hair is greasy, and I’m totally depressed! Not to mention I have no health insurance, so I hope everything is okay internally with blood clots and stuff! I’m freaking out. I thought I liked Yasmin, but if this is what I get for being on it so long, I’m scared."

• Joe...
• January 11, 2018

"I’ve just started taking this about 8 days ago. On my 2nd-3rd day, I had bad nausea in the middle of the night. And then the symptoms went off. But I do notice that I’ve been feeling very depressed for the past week. On my 8th day, I noticed bloating on my tummy. After reading all the reviews, where the majority claimed that it causes depression/mood swings, I think I’m gonna stop it before the other symptoms, like losing hair/loss of sex drive, start appearing as well. Glad I read the comments by everyone."

• PCO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2018

For Birth Control "I was diagnosed with PCOS in January 2018. My doctor prescribed Yasmin 28 to take for 1 year. I started the pill in February 2018. During the first week, I experienced dry mouth and loss of appetite. However, that passed. During the week of my scheduled period, I experienced heavy to severe bleeding for the first 4 days of my period. Another side effect that I felt was vaginal itching and discharge. However, I started taking probiotic pills daily and that subsided immediately. Between the months of February and up to this present moment, I have felt depressed and anxious. I don't think Yasmin 28 is worth it, especially based on how it's been making me feel. I officially stopped taking Yasmin 28 4 days ago. I hope my depressed and anxious moods will improve."

• Whe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2017

For Acne "I've been taking the pill for a week now for my acne. I've been crying over everything, and anything could make me sad. I started being ultra-spiritual and having a doomed feeling. I've got a few more acne spots turning up on my face, but I'm waiting till the first pack is finished. I shall write again. Don't be surprised if you are depressed, it's the pill that's not the real you."

• Whe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2017

For Acne "I've been taking the pill for a week now for my acne. I've been crying over everything, and anything could make me sad. I started being ultra-spiritual and having a doomed feeling. I've got a few more acne spots turning up on my face, but I'm waiting till the first pack is finished. I shall write again. Don't be surprised if you are depressed, it's the pill that's not the real you."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2018

For Birth Control "It's the first time writing in a forum, but I can't be in silence now! I was on these tablets for six months. I didn't realize that panic attacks, dizziness, anxiety, and tears for little things were because of BC pills! My skin was brilliant, really! But it wasn't worth it - weakness and numbness of legs, arms, coordination problems, decreased libido, problems with digestion, emotional instability, depression! Be careful!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I've not been taking this pill for very long, but it's been the worst few days. I am taking it for irregular and bad periods, and now I've suddenly started to feel depressed. I constantly get really upset and sometimes shake. This pill is supposed to help acne, but I had completely clear skin, and now it's already breaking out on my cheeks and chin. No weight gain or weight loss, but an awful depressive mood that you can't get rid of. I don't think I will be able to continue much longer on this pill for my mental health. I'm not sure if it's something that will settle with time, but I feel awful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 30, 2021

For Birth Control "It’s disgusting that this pill is allowed to be given to girls. The side effects are a list as long as your arm, and half of them aren’t even on the leaflet. I have felt like I have been losing my mind. I genuinely have been worrying about being sectioned because of the insane mood swings, fits of rage, depression, anxiety, all destroying my relationships. Hair loss - my hair is almost gone, so brittle and so thin, and comes out by the shedloads in the shower. Also, brittle nails - they’ve just been snapping off completely, so I’ve had to wear plasters because it hurts so much. Had a blood test to see if I’m deficient in anything, but of course I’m not. Confusion and grogginess - my work life has taken a massive hit because I’ve felt so dopey, forgetful, and tired. Weight gain - a ridiculous amount. Sex drive - completely gone. This is the worst pill I’ve ever been on. Yes, your skin gets quite clear, but this is NOT worth ruining your life for!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Cerazette (Pop Pill), and I loved it, but my doctor changed me to Yazmin, as she said my spotting and irregular periods were due to a lack of estrogen. She said to take it for 3-6 months to regulate it again. I was only on Yazmin 6 weeks, and it had ruined me. I often suffered with my mental health, and I presumed it was bad until I started this pill. All I have done is cry and snap at my boyfriend and family. I have no sex drive and no desire to have sex, which is not like me, my anxiety is through the roof, and I've never been so depressed. I've been removed from it already. My migraines are back. They went while I was on Cerazette, but I can honestly say that I thought I knew depression until now. Constant intrusive and dark thoughts and a lack of motivation. I'm only 23... I shouldn't be this miserable. Do not take this pill!!! It is horrible."

• Eir...
• July 18, 2016

For Acne "I went on Yasmin to get better skin for an upcoming event. It was the worst decision I could've made! My skin has never been this bad! My chin is full of cystic acne. Big and red, and they leave terrible scars. I have now been taking them for 2 months, and it only seems to be getting worse. I also have gotten some on my back, which I normally don't. Also, I have had my period now for 2 weeks, with terrible cramps every day! Usually, I only have it for a day or two. I feel a decrease in sex drive and have felt low since I started taking Yasmin. So far, these pills have only been bad for me, but I do believe and hope that the side effects will wear off as I continue using them! Hopefully, this is just a horrible transition phase."

• mir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 30, 2021

For Birth Control "This pill helped my PCOS, caused me to gain 8 kg, and my boobs are way larger. I’m really bloated a lot of the time when I eat any kind of fast food. The first few months on this pill, I was quite emotional and bled constantly, but this stopped after about 3 months, and I felt better. I got depressed when I stopped taking a pill for a break (which was advised by my doctor). But it made me so sad and anxious. I would cry every day and think that my boyfriend was cheating on me. I take a pill break to allow a break from the hormones, which stops them from building up in my body, and I feel way better. I started working out a lot to help my mood swings and anxiety, which helped with mood. The pill helped my skin a tiny bit (I am also on oxytetracycline now, which has helped so much in combination with the pill). If you take this pill, you need to be working out a lot and eating really healthy, just looking after yourself in general in order to minimize the negative effects. It is a good pill compared to others."

• mir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 30, 2021

For Birth Control "This pill helped my PCOS, caused me to gain 8 kg, and my boobs are way larger. I’m really bloated a lot of the time when I eat any kind of fast food. The first few months on this pill, I was quite emotional and bled constantly, but this stopped after about 3 months, and I felt better. I got depressed when I stopped taking a pill for a break (which was advised by my doctor). But it made me so sad and anxious. I would cry every day and think that my boyfriend was cheating on me. I take a pill break to allow a break from the hormones, which stops them from building up in my body, and I feel way better. I started working out a lot to help my mood swings and anxiety, which helped with mood. The pill helped my skin a tiny bit (I am also on oxytetracycline now, which has helped so much in combination with the pill). If you take this pill, you need to be working out a lot and eating really healthy, just looking after yourself in general in order to minimize the negative effects. It is a good pill compared to others."