Likes - huge boobs!!! Dislikes - where do I start?! Pains/ spasms/ cramps in legs, constantly needing the toilet, extreme mood swings, weight gain, breathlessnes, sickness...
I was prescribed Yasmin in February 2007 to clear my skin and sort out my erratic periods. I'd managed to get through my teenage years with flawless skin but have suffered from breakouts for several years now. In the nicest possible way I'd grown tired of everyone advising me of what to do to clear my skin and found that the medication I'd been prescribed was making it significantly worse.
Initially I was happy with Yasmin... especially as I suddenly had the most amazing firm, round breasts and went up a cup size within a week!!! Who wouldn't be?!
HOWEVER... they're the only thing I miss about yasmin!!!
After a couple of weeks I noticed a pain in my left leg that I'd never had before and would regularly be woken at night by a cramp in my leg that left me in excruciating pain.
I'm usually a very active person and exercise almost daily but after several weeks of taking Yasmin I found even walking up a single flight of stairs was crippling me and leaving me breathless and tired! I also found that I was constantly in the toilet and waking at about 3 or 4 am daily to go to the toilet even though I'm usually a very heavy sleeper who has slept through hurricanes.
I was also suffering from terrible mood swings where one minute I was happy and the next I was either crying and depressed or ripping someone's head off for the most ridiculous tiny things. I'm surprised that my boyfriend's still with me and my friends still speak to me because I was awful to live with and could see that I was being evil but just couldn't stop it!
Within three months I'd piled on 7lb which left me distraught. I've always been careful about what I eat but I was having awful constant sugar cravings and eating all the time.
It had done little for my skin and each day I was feeling sick an hour after taking my tablet as well. My periods have remained pretty much unchanged.
After my initial three months I reurned to the dr's to discuss how I'd been getting on with Yasmin. I listed my concerns but the dr put the pain in my leg down to a stretched muscle (trust me it wasn't!!!) and my weight gain merely down to excessive eating. I was prescribed a further years worth of tablets and sent on my way.
...so far the tablets are still unopened in my bathroom cabinet and I think I'll leave it this way!
Since coming off Yasmin two months ago I'm now a lot less moody, less tired, and my leg is no longer causing me pain and concern. I've lost the excess weight and am much more active and gradually getting back to my old fitness levels.
In my experience Yasmin has not agreed with me (apart from my once massive and sadly missed boobs!) - It's obviously down to the individual as Yasmin has received both good and bad reviews so I'd advise anyone considering taking it to try it and see how it affects them. I'd just advise anyone to be mindful of the side effects as they do have a very big impact on your life.
Since coming off Yasmin I've changed my diet and am now regularly drinking at least 2 litres of waters daily as well as using a micro dermabrasion kit at home twice weekly. Since doing this my skin has cleared up and it's glowing on a daily basis. And for the boobs... well there's always a padded bra or boob job to consider!!!
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You should return to your doctor and explain all the symptoms have gone away since you stopped taking them. You do need to get it sorted as you may want to use birth control in the future and this one just doesn't sound like it suits you. Good first review. Fionaxx
Ayesha- 09.07.2007 01:22
I guess people react differently to these things as I've been on it for ages & not had those physical problems. Oh well, if you can manage without it all the better. Ayesha x
Advantages: TINY PILL! Prevents Pregnancy (although personally didnt test this lol)Cleared up minor spots on chest and back :) Good for PCOS apparently! Disadvantages: DIdnt work wonders for my skin! SEVERE NIGHT Leg Cramps/Spasms, Peeing like Niagra Falls, Hair loss??! Moody-ish, irritable etc ...AKA OVERLY HORMONAL!..We dont really know the long term effects!
starrybabe21 27.03.2007 (27.03.2007)
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