YAZ birth control

I started Yaz 3 weeks ago and felt like I was on steroids. I would become very angry for no reason and my mood swings were incredible. I had formerly been on Loestrin and will be returning to it immediately. I stopped the Yaz 4 days ago and my mood has improved 1000 fold. Bad stuff.

I just finished my first pack of pills. I switched from Depo-Provera which was working GREAT for me, but my OBGYN was worried about bone-loss since I'd been on Depo for 6 years, and she suggested YAZ because of the low estrogen (Depo is progesterone only).

My breasts have been sensitive with cycles in the past, but they have been BEYOND sensitive since I started YAZ- and it doesn't go away! When I roll over at night I wince in pain because they are so sore, and it hurts to take my bra off or put it on. I can't stand having them touched, even washing has been painful.

I am also having trouble sleeping (maybe related to soreness, maybe not?). I can't seem to get my brain to calm down enough to go to sleep. I don't know that I would classify it as "anxiety" because it isn't usually negative things I am thinking about, but it's just that I can't stop thinking and fall asleep, even when I am exhausted! I started self-medicating with Tylenol PM, which seems to help with the sleeping and the cramps. I've never had problems sleeping before.

My mood has been fine, except for irritability around sex (which also could be related to the breast issue, not sure). I'm worried about gaining weight (isn't everyone?). My sex drive has had a lot of ups and downs (never have had such ups and downs in the past). I've been having some dizziness periodically, and some stomach cramping sometimes at night...

Is this going to go away after 3 months of use? It seems most of the posts here are from beginning users like me. I am wondering if there are any people who found that the side-effects lessened after the set "few months", or if for most people they have gotten worse?

Is there anyone here who is taking YAZ because they have probs. taking estrogen? I have never used estrogen because I used to get migranes with headaches in the past, and there is some interaction between that and having a stroke- so I was left to choose between Depo and the mini-pill. I shyed away from the mini-pill because you have to be very stict about taking it the SAME TIME every day. And Depo isn't good to use in the long-term (bone-loss), and I'm looking for an alternative birth control that won't make me fat and/or crazy.

I'm a 45 y/o mother of 3. I've been through it all. 3 c-sections, you name it. I started taking Yaz about a week ago for heavy bleeding. Since then, I cannot concentrate, I am having splitting headaches (I NEVER get headaches ... until now). I have Crohn's disease and my symptoms have become much, much worse. I have had a tubal ligation so I'm not using it for birth control anyway, but after visiting the site, I'm getting off it. I have a degree in biology and worked in a hospital for 10 years. I know a little something. I have a tendency toward blood clots and I have a chronic inflammatory disease- in light of that, I don't think I should have ever been prescribed this medication.
Also, why is a college student a moderator of this site? And, I thought the remarks were condescending made by the moderator in regards to "sweet" and "candy", etc. Don't talk down to us. We're not stupid.

AAGH! consult your doctor immediately. now! it's really worrying when something like that happens. the light headedness etc. you should onsult your doctor and stop taking the pill. go back to condoms and change your pill.

I was on Yasmin for a couple years and really didn't have much problems. My doctors nurse accidentally called in a refill of Yaz for me versus Yasmine. I decided to go with it when the pharmacist told me that it was a lower dosage of hormone and should be fine. I am entering my second month on it and absolutely feel like I am going through a mid life crisis at age 31. I am depressed, worrying about things all the time, my head hurts more now than it ever has..I think I have migranes now when I rarely every had headaches. After discussing with my husband, I have decided that I am stopping immediately. We have decided that after 10 years on Birth control it is his turn. He is going to call the doctor about a vasectomy and set me free from birth control pills forever. For all you Yaz users, I hear ya and it IS the pills.

I just wanted to mention that I have been taking Yaz for 7 weeks. I haven't experienced any problems. My Gyn prescribed this to me to control heavy bleeding and cramping. I am going to take 3 months worth and let me period come and take three months worth again. The only time that I experienced any breast tenderness was when my period would have been due. I had very minor symtoms. I have not had any spotting and my skin has cleared up. Just thought I would post something positive to all these negative comments.

I have been on Yaz birth control for less than two weeks, and it has totally improved my life. I have sufferered for PMDD for about seven years, and I was on Tri-Cyclen Lo for the past year and a half, but still sufferering emotional and physical problems. I feel so much better on Yaz. My muscle achiness has improved, and I haven't had as much anxiety, irratibility, or depression. I hope these women will be able to find a birth control that will help them out. Maybe Yaz is only good for those women who really need relief from PMDD-premenstrual disphoria disorder.

I'm 21 years old, 5'6'', normally 115 lbs. I began taking Yaz birth control March 8, 2007. After the first couple of days, I experienced nausea, lightheadness, anxiety and ate anything and everything in sight. I felt drained and extremely tired. I also spotted like crazy, and started bleeding when having intercourse. I was also extremely thirsty, and I felt very moody. I burst out crying like two or three random times over minor things, and I was taking everything so personally. My boyfriend and I were bickering over stupid things in situations where i would normally be very mellow. I also felt so depressed, even when I went to spring break in Bahamas--now what could possibly be depressing about being in the Bahamas right? I felt like I was going crazy, and I even quit my great job, which caused me even more unnecessary stress!! I couldn't figure out why I felt so terrible, but when I googled "yaz" and came across this site, I realized I was experiencing symptoms that others were experiencing as well. I never took birth control before, and I was not informed that Yaz is meant for severe PMS and to regulate periods. I told my gyno that I wanted something to protect me from pregnancy, while avoiding mood swings. One of my girlfriends had a great experience taking ortho tri cyclen low, PLUS her breast size increased tremendously--I'm talking flat a chest to prob a small c! but the gyno said yaz is much better for avoiding mood swings and depression, so I took her advice and started Yaz.

After taking it in the morning and feeling shitty for the rest of the day, I noticed that taking Yaz right before bed helped reduce my symptoms because one, I'm asleep and can't gobble all the food up in sight, and when I wake up in the morning, I'm hungry and now eat breakfast, when I never used to. Which of course is healthier because it cuts down on binge eating later on in the day. The fatigue side effect was taken care of because now I sleep better at night, and I still feel depressed/moody/irritable more often than usual, but hopefully I can figure out a way to deal with that. Also, I would like to know if anyone else feels bloated all the time? or urinates more than usual? No matter how many times I pee (which seems like a lot) I always feel like my usually flat stomach is buldging out everywhere... I even ripped my favorite pair of jeans i guess from gaining like 5 pounds within the past month which was probably the most depressing thing resulting from this experience!!!! I mean, c'mon ladies, I can always get another job (which i have done) but it's SOOO HARD to find another great pair of 7's.... lol.

**Hope this helps any ladies struggling with this pill**

ive been taking yaz for the past 2 months and ive been so sick, depressed, light headed. I started telling my boyfriend about all these symptoms, and i felt like i was crazy. Everyday it was one thing after another. I've had multiple panic attacks, and tons of other problems. I stopped the pill because i couldnt stand it anymore. I would suggest that everyone stop taking it, and that there really should be more research done on this pill.

I'm 22 and I've been on YAZ since November. I've never been on any birth control before. I have to say, I absolutely love it. I haven't had any side effects except my boobs have almost gotten a whole cup size bigger.

I honestly couldn't be happier with it.

This is my second time taking Yaz. The first time I stopped because it caused me to have bleeding and cramping. Convinced Yaz is the only remedy to my PMDD, I started taking it again, and it has been approx. a week and a half. Grant it, I have forgotten to take it twice, meaning, I’ve taken two pills at one time, twice. But, during this one week, I have experienced a serve case of PMS (i.e., depression, moodiness fatigue). I was prescribed Yaz as a solution to my PMDD, but it seems to only be making matters worse. On one hand, I am afraid because my period causes so many emotional ups-and-downs; on the other hand, it seems Yaz does too! Actually, I guess my period is better (never thought I’d utter those words) since it isn’t a chance that it will cause me to gain weight, or shall I say gain “permanent” weight.

After reading all of your comments I said to me “They are experiencing exact same things as me!” Because your comments sound exactly like what I have been living with for the last week, I automatically believed everything. But then, apart of me feared, what if none of this is true and I stop taking something that could potentially help me. As you may be able to tell, this is my first time reading, or posting to a Web site like this one. But it would be really helpful is someone could send a reply letting me know this is real. I’m sorry for the paranoia, but I am at my wits end with this PMDD and birth control episode.

I was just wondering if the people having the worst problems with Yaz were over the age of 25. I noticed that a lot of complaints were from women over that age and I was wondering could that have something to do with it.

I'm concerned b/c my doctor just prescribed Yaz to me and now I'm wondering what the side effects will be. The way everyone is complaining has me so scared and nervous. I'm getting married in like 7 months and wanted to start on something now to see how my body would react to the medication.

Reading your posts has really got me scared now.

I have been on YAZ for around 6 months now and the same thing has happened to me. My hair is falling out and everywhere I turn there is a stray hair. I have also had problems with NO sex drive, depression, arthritis in my fingers (I am 26), and am a total emotional basketcase. I am sure the symptoms are different with each person, but this has been my personal experience. I heard Loestrin24Fe is a lower dose and has a different type of estrogen in it. I am going to try it as soon as I am finished with this pack of YAZ.

i have been taking this for like 4 months now but i really get depressed and really really hungry!!!! i get bad cramps and my period is sooooo long!! and heavy!

Any pill containing estrogen increases the risk of stroke. The older you are, if you are a smoker, have high cholesterol, or have other risk factors for poor cardiovascular health your risk goes up. This is not an event only linked to Yaz. Don't think that b/c you are on Yaz you are a ticking time bomb for a stroke.