Yaz for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• G-r...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 21, 2020

"I’ve been on Yaz for 9 months. The first 2 made me very nauseous and moody. I stuck it out, and it has positively changed my life. My PMDD is history, thank God! Still have spots though, but being able to live your life again, I’m sure I can put up with my spots :-)"

• Mac...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 16, 2020

"I used Yaz for 10 years. I am in my 30s now, no serious health issues. I had no physical side effects besides sometimes my periods were shorter and only old period blood flowing (dark brown, which my gyn said was fine). The only serious side effect I had was a significant decrease in my libido/sex drive. I didn't notice it at first, but after years of being on it, I realized I didn't think about sex for months. I also was a bit moody or depressed, but I never realized it was the Yaz until I decided to stop taking BC for 3 months, and it was like night and day! I had more energy, and my sex drive skyrocketed! Worth a try though, as everyone's reactions will differ."

• Bri...
• March 22, 2017

"I am almost 25 years old and have been taking Yaz or Beyaz for the past 4 years. I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 14 and have tried various other birth controls with no relief of my endometriosis. When my doctor prescribed Yaz, I was hesitant at first because of the commercials talking about blood clots but decided to try it anyway. Yaz and Beyaz have literally been lifesavers for me. I used to have cramps so bad I was unable to attend school or work. My periods would also be a full week long with heavy bleeding the entire time. Since getting on Yaz, I do still have some cramping, but it is manageable with Midol. My periods are now 3 days long, with only one day that's heavier. I don't have any complaints!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 7, 2012

"I've been on Yaz for 18 months. Since starting Yaz, I've noticed no major weight changes (maybe lost a few pounds, but I attribute that to stress) and some minor acne breakouts. The biggest three changes were mood swings, change in menstrual flow, and a huge decrease in libido. My husband noticed my mood swings and said I seem to be overall less enthusiastic about life. My flow changed to some very strange bleeding (heavy in the morning, nonexistent at night, sometimes lasting 10 days). Overall, my period flow was lighter, I just couldn't seem to get a normal flow. The lack of libido has been a huge deal in my marriage. I went from wanting sex a few times a week to not wanting it at all."

• Ivz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 9, 2019

"I don't normally post reviews, but have recently needed to come off Yaz, and looking at alternative options has made me realize how few people write reviews about positive experiences! I should preface that the only reason I came off Yaz was because my amazing doctor from the UK informed me they don't prescribe Yaz for longer than a few months and only for acne and PMDD because it has a higher risk of blood clots than other pills. That aside, I had previously used another pill that made me moody and depressed, dulled my emotions and libido, and (in hindsight) potentially caused an eating disorder. I have taken Yaz for a few years, and it has been such a dream. My periods got much lighter, my mood and libido were unchanged, I didn't gain or lose weight, and of course, it did the job of preventing pregnancy. Very happy with this pill and anxious for what the next one will be like for me! * 9/10 because it is much more expensive than other pills!"

• Anonymous
• June 24, 2009

"I enjoyed being on Yaz very much. I had to switch to a different pill because it's not covered under my insurance. The only side effects I really ever noticed were an increased sex drive, increase in breast size, decrease in appetite, mild reoccurring yeast infections (I've tested positive for track/yeast infections a few times but with little to no pain). Overall, I was extremely happy with Yaz, and I'm upset that I have to start a different pill."

• Eli...
• March 8, 2020

"I started Yaz about 5 to 6 years ago, when I was 18. It worked really well for me, my breasts grew at least a cup and a half, my skin got a lot clearer, but my sex drive dropped. I don't think I even realized how much. Then for the last four months or so, I started spotting in between periods-a lot. Until one day I got my period, and it just didn't go away. I had it for one whole month. That's when I went to a doctor, and he told me this was relatively normal after having taken it for so many years. He told me to stop for one to two months and then start again. Well, I'm now three weeks into Yaz for the second time in my life, my skin is clearing up again, my boobs are growing again, but I'm super depressed and emotional for no reason. My first period was over ten days, and I'm spotting every day since then. I'm wondering if this is just the beginning of the pill and that it's normal-I will see a doctor this week and decide what to do about it."

• fau...
• January 4, 2010

"This pill is exactly as the commercial explains, specifically for PMDD and birth control. After reading a lot of the other reviews, I had to chime in. For those of us who are unfortunate enough to be a mess for 3 out of 4 weeks a month, this pill is a miracle. Insurance decided they weren't going to cover much of it (I ended up paying $20, then $40 per pack, per month), and then once I lost my insurance, I loved the effects so much and how I felt on it that I forked over $64 a month for a few months until it was just way too steep. This pill is NOT for the casual 'I just don't need a baby right now' birth control user! It is for women with serious emotional and physical side effects related to PMS!!!"

• nrn...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 17, 2019

"It's been more than two years with the Yaz pill, and there was nothing wrong in the first place, no extra pounds, no extra cellulite, no absurd food issues, and no extra baby. But then my migraine started getting bad. I had loss of vision, severe headaches, and very, very harsh mood changes. No, not change, more like some permanent anger. So I quit Yaz. I don't use anything else right now because I don't trust pills. It has been just a week, but even now I feel better."

• wee...
• March 18, 2009

"I've been on it for 6 months. I've become moody, depressed, and I would cry over anything. My boyfriend hates it, and so do I. I'm tired, irritable, and want to be in my solitude a lot. It has put a strain on my life and my relationship. I am switching to a new birth control soon."

• Jor...
• December 30, 2019

"This medication did help me with hormonal acne and the severity of my period. However, after seeing so many people suffering with the anxiety and depression from it, I think I might be the same. I’ve had to go on antidepressants because none of my doctors think it’s related to the birth control."

• em0...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2014

"This was the first birth control pill I went on because I was having heavy periods and cramps, but also because I started having sex. Never really had too many problems, still had pretty heavy days for the first 2 out of 6, but at least they would come like clockwork. I did get super emotional for about 3 days a month, where almost anything would make me cry and where I would get the occasional extreme cramp. Overall, it worked pretty well for me, never got pregnant even though I had a ton of sex near the end (usually also had condoms) and managed to rarely miss a pill."

• Tal...
• May 13, 2016

"I'm always in a constant state of anxiety and depression, I'm nervous all the time and generally feel like someone has just died. Been feeling this way consistently for 10 years, I take at least one panic attack every day. I've been on meds, gone to counseling, and nothing's worked. I've only been taking Yaz for a few days, but within an hour of taking it on the first day, I went from feeling anxious to totally calm. Is this what it's like to feel normal? I've been anxiety and depression-free for 3 days now, so I'm thinking the cause of this anxiety was a hormonal or chemical imbalance that Yaz has regulated? I didn't initially take Yaz for this reason. Happy accident. I've also had no period cramps. I'll update if anything changes as it's early days."

• Rad...
• July 7, 2015

"Let me just start this by saying, you need to wait this birth control out. I had some moderate acne before taking the pill and was needing to get back on a birth control and figured that Yaz would be a good bet. Well, I have really zero side effects with Yaz, which I was so happy with. I still have a sex drive, I don't get headaches, bitchiness, or stomach aches. Overall, great pill. I had read the reviews about the pill before going on it and noticed most people had an initial first breakout period with it getting better until month 3, so true! The first two months were hell, terrible breakouts I would say the worst in my life. But I am now in month four and am hardly breaking out! Wait it out, it will pay off!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2016

"Worst pill. Went on it for around 5 months, and it made my life a living hell. Almost immediately, I experienced an annoying, impossible-to-get-rid-of weight gain. Went from a B cup to a D/DD cup, depending on the time of the month. I also experienced some serious bloating around my stomach and could not get rid of it. Around the same time, I also became incredibly moody. As the months went on, this only got worse. Along with my moodiness, I became anxious, depressed, and found that my libido had disappeared completely. Ultimately, I felt as if I had become a different person completely and decided to toss my remaining packs. While my weight and mood went back to normal, my libido took forever to reappear, and I still feel it's not the same."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2020

"I've been taking Yaz for 10 months because of my irregular menstrual cycle. I have to say that my experience has been fine. It, of course, regulated my cycle and cleared up my cystic acne. The only thing I don't like is the headache I get on day one and two of starting a new pack. Other than that, everything functions like normal. No vaginal dryness, no spotting, no low sex drive, etc. Although my experience has been good, I will keep a lookout for these symptoms that other women have experienced as a precaution."

• Kfu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2017

"I had Paragard for 3 years before switching to Yaz. Paragard was the worst thing I had ever put my body through, and I do not recommend it. Anyway, with the Yaz, the first 1-2 months I was exhausted, dizzy, nauseous, and my sense of smell and taste were heightened, it almost felt like early pregnancy signs. I decided to stick it out for the full 3 months to let my body adjust, and I don't regret it! My acne is gone, my periods are light with mild cramping only lasting 5 days at the most. I had severe PMDD before going on Yaz, and now I still get emotional, of course, but it's helped control my severe mood swings so much. Yaz has done everything my doctor told me it would do for me and more! PS: I did not gain weight on this pill."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2020

"This Yaz pill was effective in that it prevented pregnancy, but that’s where the pros end. This pill caused me to have a major depressed mood, leading to suicidal thoughts and constant leg cramping that sent me to the ER."

• Can...
• October 10, 2014

"Made me vomit up to three times a day on random days. Up to the third month. Gave me horrible nightmares every night, not one missed, starting last month. Love working out, don't have the energy to do it anymore. Sleep way too much, 13 hours or more a day with naps. Depression before I went to sleep, sometimes I would cry my eyeballs out. Did not gain weight on it, and I have the most amazing skin you can think of and a period for only two days. Let's weigh this out here, NO. Can't do it. Switching to mini pills!"

• Anonymous
• February 3, 2009

"I can't say enough positive things about Yaz. I was previously on Tilia (Estrostep) and recently switched. In only three weeks, my face has almost totally cleared up and my skin looks overall so much better. I seem to also have lost a little weight, which is always a plus. The only one negative thing I can say is I am a little more tired in the mornings, but it's not too bad. I would recommend this product a million times over."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2013

"At first, I really loved Yaz. There was little to no weight gain, it didn't make me have any mood swings. I've been taking it for 7 months, and for the last 4 months, I've noticed a decrease in sex drive, very, very little lubrication, and I haven't gotten my period for the last 3 months... which is a scary thing. On top of that, I started bleeding during intercourse. Each month, I went to the gyno to see what was wrong, I took a pregnancy test there each month, and every test came out negative. I got looked at and got other tests done, and everything came out negative and normal. I've now been very tired and irritable lately, and the doctors still don't seem to know exactly what's wrong, which is very stressful. I'm now switching to NuvaRing."

• Pix...
• April 13, 2017

"Best hormonal contraception I've tried. Originally used the cheap Levlen brand, which made me emotional and gain weight. Also tried Implanon, the arm implant, but continually spotted for a year before having it removed. Nurse prescribed Yaz for me after an unwanted pregnancy. It made my periods lighter and shorter, and not as painful; I have no side effects or mood swings; my skin is clearer, and I haven't added any weight because of it. I like that it has 24 active pills and I often skip periods. The only downside is the price - it's quite expensive in Australia."

• Cas...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 28, 2021

"I've been on YAZ for three years now, and it works really well for me. I don't think it's changed me much emotionally/mentally, but also hard to say because I have been struggling the past three years... so that is sus. My boobs went up a whole cup size but eventually went back to normal. Periods are regular, no breakthrough, and it does help with my acne. I still get pimples, but not big cystic ones like I used to. I think it widened my hips too. I want to go off of it soon. If I do, I will be able to tell you what was really side effects and what wasn't (:"

• Bet...
• February 26, 2017

"I've been taking Yaz since 2008, and I've had no issues at all! Very clear skin, no weight gain, little to no period, no changes in my personality or mood... nothing! The only time I came off was when we were TTC :-)"

• Can...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 19, 2014

"Upon requesting a Yaz prescription from my doctor, I was initially concerned as I was very nauseous and threw up a few times in the morning during the first week. Nonetheless, I remained on Yaz, and I am certainly glad that I did. I do not suffer from any acne with the exception of the couple of days preceding my period (minor and unpreventable chin acne due to hormones/menstruation). It's highly effective in preventing pregnancy, and I have not noticed any weight gain. In fact, I felt thinner when I first began taking it. I do not experience any physical pain or health issues (I recently turned 21, I do not smoke, and I am very slim and active). Overall, Yaz is great."