Yaz and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 3)

• BP5...
• August 12, 2017

For Acne "I have been on Yaz for 3 months. I switched from Diane, in the hopes my skin would improve. I'm 28 and still have congested skin, and I am just over it. Nothing changed by moving over to this pill EXCEPT the fact that I've gained 4 kilos in just 3 months. For my entire 20's, I've weighed, give or take a kilo here and there. My eating habits have not changed, and neither has my exercise routine, so Yaz is all I can put it down to. 4 kilos may not now sound like much, but it felt like it went on overnight, so it's all been a bit of a shock."

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2009

For Birth Control "While effective as birth control, I had some bad side effects. I took Yaz for three years and had an increasing number of issues. All the issues I contributed to something other than Yaz until reading some forums where people were having similar problems. Some side effects I experienced were weight gain, severe depression, nightmares, severe migraines, and heartburn. Today my doctor switched me to Aviane. I will take my first pill in about fifteen minutes, so I hope that it works for me. I think everyone needs to remember that each person's body chemistry is different, so each type of medication will affect everyone differently. I think it's pretty much trial and error to find the perfect pill for your body."

• Gab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I just finished my first month on the Yaz birth control. My OBGYN put me on it because I tend to have excess anxiety and depression prior to my period for about 2 weeks. This has been a bad month, I have to say. I have been constantly bloated and gained weight in my stomach area despite 5-6 days of workouts per week and a good diet. And the worst part is my anxiety and depression have been through the roof. I have been anxious about the weight gain as well, and it’s borderline paranoia and being so uncomfortable in my own body. Birth control works differently on everyone, I understand, but after doing more research on Yaz and drug company distribution, I feel it’s a very sketchy drug company due to recalls in the past and unexplained product ingredients as well. Yaz probably works for many people, but this is my experience as well, and I am sharing mostly to let those who haven’t had good experiences know they’re not alone!"

• HGa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2018

For Acne "I am currently in my 6th month of taking Yaz, and if I'm honest, my acne has gotten worse. Worse than what it was prior to starting Yaz. I am so disappointed as I went on to Yaz with high hopes. I have cystic acne all around my chin and my forehead, not to mention my skin and hair are oilier than ever, which doesn't make sense as Yaz is supposed to decrease the body's oil production. I am at a point where I am about to seek help from a dermatologist. Aside from Yaz not having a single positive impact on my acne, it has been great otherwise. No nasty side effects such as weight gain, headaches, nausea, etc. I am willing to keep going with Yaz until the new year, but if no change is seen by January, I will be changing pills."

• Anonymous
• September 11, 2014

For Birth Control "From the experience of taking Yaz for about two years. Advantages: no pain at PMS, less bleeding, scheduled period, for sale in most of the countries. Disadvantages: caused me to gain weight (about 3 kg) for nearly two years, although there might be other reasons."

• Shi...
• July 29, 2009

For Birth Control "I have been on Yaz for almost 5 months. Every month, my doctor told me to try to wait one more month that my body would adjust. It has caused me to have extreme anxiety, gain weight, and severe depression. My poor boyfriend has had to deal with me for the past couple of months and I'm nothing but depressed. But it has been great for pregnancy reasons. I'm only with one person, so it's my only birth control, and so far, so good there."

• Ver...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 8, 2020

For Birth Control "I started taking Yaz for my extremely painful periods. I got on birth control when I was 14 because my periods were so heavy and painful that I was practically paralyzed for the first two days. I tried a countless number of birth controls and also Nexplanon, which made me gain 20 kilos, got aches for the first time in my life, gave me a nonstop period for three years, and I became very irritable and mean. I got on Yaz to help with my weight gain and emotional issues as well as my painful and long periods, and it seemed to clear up my aches, and I started losing weight, but after taking it for over six months, I’ve started to get little bumps around my chin, and I’m very emotional. My periods are shorter but extremely painful again. And I’m having a lot of nausea when I’m on my period now and have also been experiencing memory loss."

• cee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I was so scared of going on birth control because I didn't want to gain weight and also wanted to prevent pregnancy. My skin has gotten spotless clear, and my weight is the same (unless I wait for my withdrawal bleeding, then I wait 3 days after my period to go back on it), but it ranges from 98-101, and it really hasn't affected it! I love this pill. Yaz has regulated my cycles and reduced my PMDD symptoms such as bloating, acne, etc. No mood swings. The only reason why it's an 8/10 is because my skin broke out the first 2 weeks, but after that it's clear as day."

• DJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on Yaz for four months and am about to get off of it. It hasn't made a difference in my acne (which was slight), and I've noticed some weight gain. I work really hard to maintain my weight with regular workouts and eating well. I hadn't changed anything in my lifestyle yet have been gaining weight, so I can definitively attribute my weight gain to this pill! And no, it is not water weight; I literally do not fit into my slacks for work. I've also had a lot of breast tenderness along with my breast size increasing - which I do not like at all. But I will say that this pill drastically decreased my period in length and bleeding. This pill has not been terrible for me. If it weren't for the weight gain, I would stay on it."

• lau...
• February 3, 2018

For Birth Control "So far, so good! I've been on this pill for about three months now, and the only side effects I had were nausea within the first few weeks of taking the pill and an increase in boob size (not complaining). I previously struggled with weight gain with other brands of the pill, as well as heart palpitations, mood swings, and severe bloating. My skin has never looked better on Yaz, too!! People have said it's glowing. I loooove Yaz!"

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2011

For Birth Control "I was on Yaz for about 6 months about 2 years ago and loved it. It made my skin great, I lost weight, controlled my crazy mood swings, and totally increased my sex drive. I was put on it because I had gotten pregnant on a different pill. The only reason I stopped was to try the NuvaRing, which was the worst idea ever. I stopped that, and for whatever reason, the doctor didn't put me back on Yaz, just a different generic of something else that made me lose libido, gain weight, get acne, everything bad. Then I decided to stop taking birth control altogether to try and get pregnant. Didn't work, still all bad mood swings and acne, but found out about polycystic ovarian syndrome. Going back on Yaz tomorrow, the only thing that keeps me from being crazy."

• Anonymous
• August 19, 2009

For Birth Control "I have been on Yaz for 3 years, and my experience has been very positive. I have very light, short periods. I have gained no weight and have no issues with acne. Yaz has been a great experience for me, personally, and I have a lot less to worry about every month because of it."

• Anonymous
• October 24, 2011

For Birth Control "I love Yaz. I have been on Yaz for about 3 years now. I was originally on the off-brand of Ortho Tri-Cyclen and hated it! I became someone I didn't know, I was moody, I would cry for no reason, no matter what part of my cycle I was in. I had absolutely no sex drive! Now I am on Yaz, and I feel like myself, I have a normal sex drive, and I haven't gained any weight. I haven't had any issues with Yaz. My periods are short and light and easy. Best birth control pill I have ever been on!"

• Anonymous
• August 26, 2009

For Acne "I have to tell you I have struggled with acne since I was 13. I'm 34 now and am clear and happy. It took about 60 days before I noticed a difference, it's wonderful. My side effects are larger, tender breasts, not such a big deal, and I have gained weight. I've always been small, and I'm at 118 now, my biggest, but I think I can deal with it. Love the clear face too much to go off the pill. I suppose if I continue to gain weight, I'll look for other acne options."

• Rox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 13, 2024

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "It took a best friend of mine to tell me, “You don’t function for half the month because of your PMDD,” and my doctor also finally diagnosing me with PMDD for me to finally try birth control. I still can’t believe how much these little pills have changed my life for the better, and I’ve been taking it for 5 months. The amount of progress I’ve made in my life in these months is unreal to me. I now see how the PMDD was making my life so unnecessarily hard. I still have some mild symptoms but NOTHING like it was before finally getting on Yaz. If you’re skeptical about trying this, I’d say go for it because you don’t know until you try it… it could be life-changing, in a good way. I’m grateful. I did experience slight weight gain but soon enough I’ll exercise again so I can aim to reach optimal health. In conclusion, Yaz is amazingly effective to treat PMDD."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 12, 2021

For Birth Control "This pill was great with helping my acne and my cramps. My skin became really clear, and overall, my periods were a much better experience on this pill. Unfortunately, the cons outweighed the pros. I’m not the type to ever have panic attacks, I never have anxiety really, but ever since the pill, I had the worst anxiety attacks out of nowhere. It made me extremely paranoid. I’ve been off the pill ever since, and I feel so much better, I never had another panic attack. I also gained a lot of weight on this pill, but when I stopped, the weight shedded off slowly, and I’m back to normal now!"

• 000...
• February 12, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 24 years old, healthy, and known for my fitness regime. I've been taking Yaz for three weeks now, and it is horrible. I have a history of mental health issues, and this medicine made me severely depressed and suicidal. I lost all interest in my activities, and it is hard for me to talk to people anymore. I also gained a little weight, got hives, and regularly have stomach pains now. I'm not sure if I should continue with this medicine. I'm going to talk to my doctor. But I know medicine doesn't necessarily work the same for everyone, so I wanted to share my experience. Talk to your doctor about the risks before taking Yaz."

• Anonymous
• August 11, 2010

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I have been on Yaz for a little over a year now. My doctor put me on this pill because it is apparently a good one for PCOS. This pill did keep me from getting pregnant and helped somewhat with cramping. However, while on this pill, I gained about 12 pounds, and my sex drive was non-existent, and I'm 21, so that's not normal. Also, while I was on Yaz, my periods never came the day they were supposed to but rather the day they were supposed to end. My periods were often heavy and irregular. Before I was put on Yaz, I was on Seasonique, and today I am going back on that pill. I was on Seasonique for 4 years before Yaz, and I never had any problems."

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2010

For Birth Control "I would have to say that Yaz has been by far the best birth control pill I've tried. No weight gain, no depression, I have tons of energy, I still have my sex drive, and no crazy out-of-control mood swings. It's worth a try. But no birth control pill is going to work the same for everyone. I recommend NEVER doing the generic brands, they are slightly different, which if you're sensitive to birth control pills like me, you will notice a difference. Yaz changed my life and made my PMDD a lot better."

• Ima...
• October 19, 2010

For Birth Control "I was on Yaz for a year. I have to say overall I loved it. I didn't really have any mood swings that were out of the ordinary for me, no spotting or weight gain, no problems at all really. Except, shortly before I got off it and switched, I got a blood clot in my right arm. It was very painful. I am a smoker and knew the risk, but I loved Yaz so much that I was willing to stay on it. I switched at the request of my husband. For whatever reason, the blood clot did not scare me, and it went away on its own. But I am yet again switching my pill because what I was switched to after Yaz is just not cutting it."

• Fem...
• October 27, 2011

For Birth Control "Before Yaz, I was on Levlen (for three months). During that time, I developed cysts on my ovaries, extremely heavy periods, and awful cystic acne on my chin. I also gained some weight. My doctor suggested Yaz; however, I wanted to do some of my own research into this medicine. The Internet provided horrific reviews of this drug. I became so scared of Yaz before I'd even tried it! Eventually, my doctor convinced me to give it a go (with some free sample sheets-it's not cheap!), and my goodness, it is the best thing I've ever done. I've been on Yaz for six months now, and I can honestly say the positives greatly outweigh any negatives. My periods regulated, the cysts disappeared (shrank), and my acne cleared (in 3 to 4 months; it was very bad)."

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2010

For Menstrual Disorders "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."

• lak...
• November 23, 2009

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "My doctor started me on Yaz about a month and a half ago for my PMDD disorder. I do not have the weight gain that I would get every month 10 days before my period, and mood swings and the overwhelming feeling of unattractiveness 10 days before my period went away. One side effect that was odd was insomnia and only one panic attack. I'm not sure if the insomnia or panic attack is related to Yaz because I had both 3 to 4 years ago, but it went away. I am 35 years old and have never used the pill before taking Yaz."

• Anonymous
• March 12, 2011

For Menstrual Disorders "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."

• Mel...
• June 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I was put on Yaz and then the lower dosage of it, so in total I have been on one form or the other for about 5 months now. I thought I was losing my mind until reading more about this b/c. I gained about 12 pounds (all in my boobs, thighs, love handles, and stomach) as I eat a ton now. I actually am starting to feel like I'm falling into depression again, I'm always ready to snap, and I'm in a constant state of exhaustion. I'm so glad to have read on this page and others that it is all due to side effects. (I also was going through another med change and blamed that, but the side effects have nothing in common with the symptoms I have.) I am dropping this tonight. I'd rather have the horrible periods I was dealing with than these side effects."