I have been reading this site for years and have never posted before. I thought it was necessary to express my thoughts about Yasmin. It was horrible. I took it plain and simple to help my acne. It made it 100% worse and made me very moody and emotional....i would never ever recommend for someone to take it.
I have been battling this acne thing for about 6 years now...i really just have it on my jawline and my neck...it is very annoying.
I have done everything
Accutane
Smoothbeam Laser (7 treatments)
Blu U Light ( 3 treatments)
Gentle Lase Laser ( 4 treatments)
ProActiv
Differin
Retin A
Glucophage
Aldactone
Facials every month
Microdermabrasion (9 treatments)
I've done all of this over the past 6 years.
Now I just take a Pre-Natal Vitamin at night, Fish/Flax/Borage Oil capsule and Saw Palmetto.
I'm not sure if this is a residual effect of the Yasmin but my hair really seems to be thinning. I really hope it is not from the Saw Palmetto, because i think that may be helping my skin and the extra hair in places it shouldn't be.
any advice on the acne would be great!
I never had a problem with hair loss, but every since I started taking yasmin I am shedding big time. I can run my fingers through and ten will fall out!! Everyday I have been dealing with this. Also I have never had a really bad problem with Acne until I started Yasmin and not I have it really bad. Then I read the fine print on the yasmin info pack and it say can cause hairloss. I am stopping yasmin for this very reason and the fact that I have terrible acne now.
__________________ Melissa dx 2001 Reno James 11-28-98 Dylan Anthony born 8-4-02
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I'd have to say that I loved yasmin when I was taking it. And had horrible side effects from Ortho Tri Cyclen. So I guess it affects everyone differently. Wouldn't it be cool if there was a bloodtest to determine with BCP would be the best fit before going thru the nasty trial and error???
Hey everyone. Ive been on Yasmin for about 2 years now, I was put on it after taking Dianette. I havent really had a problem with it except for a very noticeable hairloss. When I wash it, when I brush it even when I just run my hands through it. Acne isnt too bad - its been worse. Dianette was awful though. Yasmins working better, but hasnt really done much for my symptoms, actually i dont why im still taking it its not doing anything.
I was using the Ortho Evra patch prior to the horrible few weeks on Yasmin and things were just fine. I have now gone back to the patch and feel like myself again....with the cystic acne on my neck and jaw and all....just like before.
It's not real bad, and it is definitely WAY BETTER than the few weeks I was on Yasmin. Serioiusly, from the fifth day of being on yasmin my entire jaw line filled with cysts it was so painful and embarassing. I think the patch might help the acne a little but it definitely regulates me. I'm banking on the Saw Palmetto right now for the acne and extra hairs.
I have been on Yasmin since January and have no complaints! It has really helped clear up my face (still dealing with scars but no new breakouts) and I haven't noticed hair loss any more than usual. Just shows once again, that everyone is different and reacts differently to meds.
I have been taking yasmin for three months now and it has made my face a little worst, but it did make me regular. Anytime I stop taking it, my face clears up..so i don't know what do...i think i am going to my ob and get her to give me another BC.
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Down from 215 to 168, but still losing.
My OB told me that Yasmin was the BCP with the least amount of androgens... so I think it sounds like the best bet for you. I am happy with it---good luck!!!
Yasmin 
