Yaz User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• ann...
• February 11, 2013

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Like most people have said, Yaz changed my life. I've been on it for a few years for PMDD, and I can really tell a huge difference. Before PMDD, I was severely depressed and suicidal. Now, I'm barely even moody. As a 21-year-old though, I'm worried about relying on Yaz for the rest of my life."

• Joa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 10, 2014

For Birth Control "I was taking Yaz for almost 7 years, and I loved it! My weight never changed, my skin was beautiful, normal sex drive, no cramps, 3-4 days periods. In 2013, I saw some weird spots on my face, after the consultation with a doc, it turned out to be melasma (nothing dangerous, but it doesn't look good). One of the most common causes is oral birth control. It wasn't the Yaz, just birth control with a higher amount of progestin. I switched to Mirena, and that was the worst decision ever! Acne, mood changes, gained 20 pounds in 3 weeks. I'm going back on the pill this month, and we will see how it goes, I will post about it in about 6 months."

• Ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2021

For Acne "I’ve written on here twice before. Once about 2 weeks after starting Yaz when I started to break out after having perfect skin (I’ve been on Accutane three times, and my skin was finally perfect), and then again at the start of the second pack when things got better... or so I thought. I’m on the third week of my third month, so basically meaning that I’ve been taking Yaz for almost 3 months, and man oh man, my skin has been the worst it’s been while on Yaz this month. I have bumps all around my mouth and jaw, which I understand is hormonal. The texture of my skin is oily and bumpy, and it makes me super self-conscious. I’m giving Yaz three more weeks, and if I don’t see serious improvement, I’m getting off of it and will try something else. Besides the acne, I do like Yaz (no bloating, no weight gain, has helped with my period, which is why I went on birth control in the first place), but I just want perfect skin again. Good luck, everyone!"

• Bea...
• December 8, 2014

For Acne "I've taken Yaz for 3 months now, and it has cleared up 90% of my acne. All I have left are some tiny clogged pores, which are clearing. I have adult acne and tried every OTC, prescription, and expensive creams, microdermabrasion, etc., and nothing worked. Previously intolerant to the pill, but on Yaz, I'm calm, happy, no problems. Be warned, the first 6 weeks your face will look horrendous, worse than ever, but it gets so much better."

• Anonymous
• August 16, 2010

For Birth Control "Best birth control ever. Curbs my appetite so much. I went off Yaz for 2 months and actually gained weight and was hungry 24/7. I have no negative side effects at all, and I never feel hungry. I have so much energy, and my mood is more stable. Yaz is perfect for me."

• Gis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 26, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been taking Yaz for about a year now. My skin has cleared, and my periods often skip for months at a time, and when they do come, they are just spotting (I wanted to take Yaz to regulate my period). Over the past 6 months, near the end of my packet has been something I dread, I become very emotional and depressed. I often have a hard time getting out of bed, feeling unmotivated, and have many self-deprecating thoughts. It honestly scares me. When I am not nearing the end of my pack, I am myself, bubbly and energetic, and constantly moving. I will be looking for a replacement and want anyone thinking about taking Yaz to be aware of any mood changes. While there are some positive replies here, there are many negative ones, and make sure you are using something that is truly benefiting you more than hurting you. Wishing everyone the best!"

• Cta...
• November 13, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "So I've been on Yaz for over 2 years now for acne, PDD, and birth control! The first year, I took about 5 months to fully transition onto it. I was taking it because I had bad acne and the pain with my periods was crazy! I briefly stopped Yaz after a year, as I started having a bit of spotting in the middle of my packs, so I tried Yasmin for a couple of months, which absolutely did not suit me! My breasts hurt so bad, even when I was just walking. I went back on Yaz just over a year ago, and I've never been happier. I feel normal, I feel like everything is under control. My gynecologist advised me that maybe my body just needed a break for it to come back and continue to be effective. As of now, I have a period every 2-3 months, as I 'skip' my periods as my gynecologist advised, and my skin has been amazing. The pain is hardly there, and I've never been happier. Everyone's body is different, everyone has different levels of progesterone and estrogen in their body, so every pill will affect everybody differently. Find what's right for you!"

• Anonymous
• November 3, 2012

For Acne "I had terrible hormonal acne to where I got a new zit or cyst on a daily basis. I never wanted to leave the house, and I could hardly interact with my boyfriend or friends. Yaz used to keep my skin clear, then I stopped taking it because I was afraid of health risks, but my skin was so uncontrollable (even on a raw vegan diet, lots of water, yoga, etc.) that I really didn't care. The first month my cheeks broke out, and I was worried if it would work again, but now, at month three, I can eat chocolate all day, wash my face whenever, and I don't get more than a whitehead here or there that goes away in a day, and it's only getting better. Yay to Yaz! Just give it time!"

• Vic...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 19, 2019

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Best thing ever. Lifesaver. Game changer. I tried other BC but had the worst PMS (PMDD) - heavy, painful periods, depression, anxiety, and acne, which would lead to skin infections/inflamed skin for 2-3 weeks; I was miserable all month. Once I began taking Yaz, it felt like a veil lifted. Horrible PMS became a thing of the past. Physically, my boobs maybe went up a cup, and my skin cleared up. My periods weren’t as heavy or painful. I didn’t have as much of a sex drive, but for me, being sane was worth the trade-off. For me, the brand name worked best. Hands down."

• Anonymous
• June 15, 2009

For Birth Control "I'm 32 and never took any birth control pills. I was on the fence about taking Yaz due to negative responses. I love this birth control and I'm glad I took it. I only experienced light bleeding during the 1st month of taking the pill. When I finished the 1st pack, the bleeding stopped. I noticed I was emotional when I took the first placebo pill, but when I took the 2nd, I was back to normal. My doctor put me on the pill due to irregular periods, and when they came on, they would be extremely heavy. I missed work some days due to this. Well, when I got my period while taking Yaz, it came on when taking the placebo pills and was light, NO CRAMPS, very short. My skin looks great, I wake up happy as can be, no emotional issues, sex drive up."

• Tan...
• September 29, 2019

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I took this for one week, and it almost killed me (literally), and I am still trying to fix a relationship. The doctor prescribed it for me to help with PMDD. Within a day, I was nauseated at even the thought of food. I couldn't eat the whole week without throwing up or dry heaving. I had chest pains that felt like a heart attack. It also made me extremely paranoid (hence the relationship fixing). I spent two days with a migraine so bad I was eating Excedrin like candy. I contacted my doctor to say I was not taking it anymore, and she gave me excuses to keep going with it. She told me I needed to get used to it. That night, I found myself laying in bed seriously depressed. I've never been so low in my life. I immediately contacted a friend to talk to me until I fell asleep. I didn't trust myself. And my doctor wanted me to adjust to it for a couple of months? PMDD sucks, but I'll take that any day over the week that almost ended my life."

• acn...
• April 22, 2009

For Acne "I am thankful to Yaz. Within a few days, it cleared up my skin just as I hoped, but I did not expect it to work so fast. My chest has gotten a lot bigger, but other than that, I have not gained any weight. I seem to have lost my appetite as well, which makes it easier to make healthier food choices. Also, I seem to have more mood swings and am a little more depressed."

• bmi...
• October 3, 2020

For Acne "Just ended the second pack of Yaz. Starting month 3, hoping to see good results with skin as they say to wait out a full 3 months. Since I got my Mirena IUD taken out 4 months ago, my acne went from nothing at all to everywhere, especially terrible on my chest! It is just so hard on my confidence when it is on the chest. Hoping this month I'll see it start clearing up. The first month on it I was no joke crying every day, so, so emotional. I probably haven't cried in a year until I got on Yaz (Nikki generic). But that subsided, and I felt stable again on month 2. Everything is temporary when hormones are trying to rebalance themselves, remember that. Still a bit emotional, but better for sure. Also had hot flashes for 2 months every day... haven't experienced them in a week though! Other side effects I have are bigger boobs, I'll take it! Also, I've lost 10 lbs on it. Most say they see weight gain with BC pills, but it's crazy how differently birth control affects everyone."

• scr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2015

For Acne "I started Yaz about 3 months ago and like many of you, I have zero faith in its ability to help my acne. I've had cystic acne for about 3 years and although it was never awful, I always had at least one or two unsightly blemishes. It took about 3 months to really work, and the first 3 weren't awful but they weren't great. If you have acne and are looking for relief, TRY YAZ! It's honestly amazing. Seriously. I've never posted anything before, I truly believe in this stuff."

• JOK...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2019

For Birth Control "This birth control pill Yaz has made me not recognize who I am. I was such a fun, outgoing, lovable person. I've been taking it for two months now, and it has almost ruined my relationship with my boyfriend. These past two months, I have cried, been annoyed (at anything), and lashed out at everyone around me. It has made me feel like I have no control over my body or my personality, I was once so proud of. I started taking it just to regulate my period, and all it has done is make me feel like garbage about my (usually confident) self, deleted my sex drive, made me aggressive, given me two UTIs, and dampened my mood completely."

• deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2020

For Acne "I only took Yaz for 1 month and 1 week and had to stop due to an explosion of pimples on my cheeks and jawline that I never had before, along with severe pelvic and leg pain and severe depression. My hair was also falling out like crazy. I am now 1 week without birth control, and my mood has increased substantially, and all of the side effects went away. Yaz also made me get a yeast infection on my face, resulting in my breaking out in red, bumpy, itchy, burning hives all over my face, making the acne look worse than it actually was. I am now on steroids for the infection, along with an antibiotic for the acne (Bactrim), which I have taken before, and waiting for these to kick in as I’ve only been on them for a week. Moral of the story: Yaz wrecked my face."

• Kik...
• September 15, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I just finished my first package of Yaz. It has been a patient struggle. I had been having issues with PMS, really violent mood swings, and acne. The first 2 weeks on Yaz were a breeze. The third week I started feeling extremely nauseous and tired, almost like I was drunk. The next days I started getting stomach issues: diarrhea, bloating, migraine. I stayed on it and tried to be patient. I was taking ibuprofen daily to get by. As of today, I'm on the sugar pills, and I had my period for at least 10 days. I really think it made a difference with my cystic acne. I just got one cyst this month. However, my back got full of small flesh-colored pimples I had never had, and I also got them on my chest. I am open to taking two more months of it. It's not all nice, but the body needs to adapt, so I feel it is normal to have these changes. What I did feel for a while was my veins hurting all the time, which didn't happen before. It got better after I started using compression leggings."

• Mer...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 7, 2018

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I've been taking Yaz for almost a year now, and I am very, very happy with it. I have pre-existing mental health diagnoses that were extremely exacerbated by PMDD. About 10 days before my period, I would become absolutely dead exhausted, severely depressed, with constant muscle and joint soreness, and terrible cramps and heavy bleeding during menstruation. All these symptoms are almost eliminated after taking Yaz. As an added 'plus,' most months I don't get my period AT ALL, which is a real blessing. The only thing I wish would work for me is the acne reduction... I still struggle with the cystic, hormonal acne, and Yaz doesn't seem to have helped that. STILL, if you struggle with PMDD, Yaz is definitely worth a try!"

• lan...
• November 14, 2019

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I've been struggling to find a pill that works for me for ages. I get anxiety about getting side effects like weight gain and depression, as I have experienced them before on Levlin and Yasmin. The doc suggested Yaz due to its lower dose. I have had minimal side effects so far and feel pretty great on it, except that I have been bleeding for the past 2 months. Sometimes it's really light (spotting) and others not so much. I'm hoping that if I wait it out, my periods will become more regular. After hearing so many negative comments about Yaz, I asked my doc about the blood clots, and she said that all pills increase the risk of blood clots and that it's just because Yaz is a newer pill, it's getting more attention. Also, you are at a much, much higher risk of getting a blood clot if you are pregnant. Everyone's hormones are different, so if this pill works for you, then great, if not, then try another one."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I've gotten into a serious relationship this past year, and I opted to get birth control. I have had the Xulane birth control patches and the generic Yaz, Gianvi. Xulane gave me every side effect possible-mood swings, nausea, and headache, and Gianvi made me have mood swings. I asked my pharmacist to give me the non-generic version, and I finally got Yaz. I've had zero side effects, no mood swings, no weight gain, and glowing skin! If you're hesitant to try because of previous bad reviews, give it a shot! I am the person who has every possible bad side effect of every drug, and I highly recommend it!"

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2009

For Acne "Of course, my acne got much worse before it got better, just as my doctor said it would. So, a few months into taking Yaz, my skin started to clear, and now it just glows. I couldn't be happier. Though I do get a small pimple here or there on occasion, but NOTHING compared to what I had before. I highly recommend it, and your patience will pay off."

• Cou...
• July 9, 2015

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I have suffered with PMDD for a long time. Almost got divorced over how emotional I would get once per month and hated how I acted. My children started noticing also my mood. I was not myself right before my period. Since I have been on Yaz for the past 6 months, I have not had my usual monthly freak-out and am in a much better mood. No more emotional rollercoaster. I feel like myself and am not worried about when I am going to freak out again. Yaz is a lifesaver."

• Anonymous
• January 15, 2009

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I've been taking Yaz for two years for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), combined with a low dose of Prozac. It has been a great combination for me. I used to have extreme mood swings about a week before my period, even to the point of getting myself in trouble at work. Now, I hardly feel my period coming on, and it's smooth sailing all month."

• mta...
• April 12, 2009

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I have been on Yaz for a month, and I feel like a different person. I lost 7 lbs of water weight in two weeks, friends and family have noticed how much better I look. I went on Yaz because of severe PMS, which included serious bloating and abdominal heaviness, constipation, depression, fatigue, and irritability to the point where I had been hardly able to leave the house the week before my period. I have energy again now. I'm not feeling terrible half of every month. The only side effect for me has been a thicker, heavier white discharge. I would recommend this to anyone with bad PMS. I love Yaz."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2020

For Acne "I’ve done Yaz twice. The first time I did it was a year ago, and I went on it for acne. It worked wonders for one of my friends, but for me, it made my acne so much worse (usually isn’t the case). I had tiny little dots all over my face, they wouldn’t pop, they wouldn’t turn red. It was literally like freckles but whiteheads all over my face. I had no idea it was breaking me out. I thought, “Wow, good thing I’m taking this. I can’t even imagine how much worse my face would be without it.” Man, was I wrong! I stopped for forgetfulness reasons, and a year later, here I am. I started taking it two weeks ago, this time for birth control reasons. My skin has been clear and fine for months, and bam, I got hit with the tiny, impossible whitehead zits overnight. I didn’t piece it together until last week. Back off of it and my skin is great again. Would not recommend!"