dolphinluv

I am fairly new, just diagnosed in July. I have some questions about Yasmin. I had been on Loestrin for a number of years and never had problems. When I switched to Yasmin, I had bad headaches, a yellow green discharge, and my skin is breaking out more. Anyone else have this? Isn't Yasmin supposed to help with acne??? The good thing about yasmin for me is that I had my first AF since Sept '06! I finally felt "normal" again, and it was on the 1st pack of Yasmin that I had AF! I didn't think it would work that fast. It was an unusual AF though since I felt like I had cramps for a day before I was bleeding. And I started bleeding the day I started taking the active pills again. With my old pill that never happened and was wondering if this has happened with anyone else??
Thanks ladies!!!!

Sarahsue

First I have to tell you I love your avatar.

I have taken Yasmin since January when I was diagnosed. I was also surprised (and happy) when I started my period during the first pack. My period lasted the whole week of inactive pills, but it was my first period in about 4 months. Since then my period as started the 4 or 5 day of inactive pills and lasts about 3 days. I have gotten a period every month and it is awesome. I know that may sound odd, but it makes me feel normal. TMI warning: I used to get my period randomly about 4 or 5 times a year. I never knew when it was going to start and then all of a sudden I would get horrible cramps, be an emotional wreck, and soak completely through a heavy duty pad or tampon in less than 2 hours. When you teach kindergarten this is really not an option.

Since taking Yasmin, not only have my periods been better, but my face is a lot clearer. My old boss (I have a new one this year), tells me all the time how much clearer my skin looks.

If you just started taking Yasmin in July I would give it at least until September, and if your symptoms don't improve I would talk to your doctor. Usually you should give it at least three months, until your body adjusts.

I also take Spironolactone which is an anti-androgen and it helps with the acne, and also with excess hair growth. It is also prescribed for hair loss, but thankfully I don't have that problem.

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