YAZ Reviews (DROSPIRENONE; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL)Average Rating: 2.2 (250 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare YAZ with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR YAZ | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | I'm taking yaz for pmdd | I don't have any side effects! Yaz has saved my life! I was literally incapacitated every month, and for over 6 years, I haven't had anything. At 1st, when you start it, don't get upset. It takes up to a month to work. What seems like a side effect, is just you're body adjusting. I'm allergic to over 50 meds, so I know difference between side effects and adjusting. Try it before you listen to the bad stuff! | F | 37 | 6 years 1 a day | 3/22/2012 | 4 | monthly migraines. pms | none | no headaches anymore. I take continously with no break for periods. | F | 47 | 5 years | 11/1/2009 | 3 | Avoid pregnancy | I got on it at age 14. Super young but I was sexually active & didn't want to risk getting pregnant. YAZ was great! No weight gain. No mood changes. No hair loss. No anything!!! I am now 19 & gained a few pounds. I'm 5'8 & 138 pounds. I'd like to be 10 pounds lighter. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO LOSE WEIGHT. My calorie intake is 700 & I exercise. The YAZ doesn't allow my body to lose weight & worst of all I recently got severe cellulite. I feel that being on a birth control for so long has changed my body. I never had cellulite & now it's all over my butt & thighs. I am getting off in a week to see how things go. I would recommend it but only for a short period of time. Do not exceed a few years like I did. | F | 19 | 5 years 1X day | 10/14/2011 | 3 | pregnancy prevention | When I first started Yaz about 4 years ago I was 17 years old and I loved it. I had no problems with it in fact I lost weight and had shorter periods. However, in recent times I’ve been having some pretty heavy weight gain, my breast grew 2 sizes and I have been having heavy breakthroughs and abnormally long periods. I thought it was something I was doing wrong and not the pill but as a college athlete with a strict diet plan I can't see where I went wrong. I really did enjoy this bc but I had to switch to necon 1/35. | F | 22 | 5 years 1X day | 2/12/2010 | 2 | Cysts, prevent pregnancy | no sex drive, extreme fatigue, nausea, massive cramping, anxiety, uncontrollable emotions | I've been taking Yaz for 5 years. For the first 2 years I didn't have too many side effects but for the past 3 years I can't say the same. I'm 23 and have no sex drive. That's not right at all. I'm ALWAYS tired and have extreme cramping which feels like knives stabbing into my stomach. My flow has increased so drastically, that I have 2 change "super" tampon every 2 hours. Needless to say, I am switching to a different birth control at the end of this pack. | F | 23 | 5 years 1X day | 12/18/2012 | 2 | Control periods | At first I did not realise the extreme headaches I was getting was due to Yaz, until I went on another pill. I had daily headaches and closer to my periods, got migraines, sometimes for three days straight, or until I would see dark spots and vomit. Sometimes my arms and hands felt tingly and turned numb, and it made me feel sick. I also experienced a lot of nausea. It increased my libido extremely, which got frustrating at times. Caused yeast infections, vaginal itching and burning, especially when having my period. I had no skin breakouts on Yaz, which is good. And no spotting/bleeding between periods. Lighter menstruation and -cramps. | After taking it for five years, I switched to Melodene, which was awesome. No headaches and decreased libido. But sadly, Melodene has been discontinued after Covid. | F | 29 | 5 years 1X day | 12/30/2022 | 5 | Birth Control/ Pmdd | Nausea | I've been on Yaz for 4+ years. After trying more BCPs that I can even remember, this was the only to help with all my pmdd symptoms. I was nauseas the first few days of taking it if I remember correctly. But other than that it has been great My periods are regular and last only 2-3 days. I have recently started getting bad cramping again which I plan on addressing with my doctor. I used to get yeast infections every month on orto and ortho lo dose, also on desogen, since changing to yaz this doesn't happen anymore either. | F | 24 | 4 years | 1/6/2009 | 4 | birth control, endometriosis | Getting migraines more often +/- 1/month now. Have noticed a litle hair loss. Lowered libido. No weight gain. No periods, cramps or spotting. Love that part. | Had to go back onto b/c for cramps from endometriosis. Like this pill - less side effects than most for me. Feel pretty good, but the headaches are starting to get old and interfere with my life. Couldn't handle Yasmin - felt like I had morning sickness all of the time. May have to find another to try but really like this one. | F | 43 | 4 years | 1/3/2010 | 3 | Birth Control | cleared acne, superficial blood clot | I really loved taking Yaz for some time. It helped clear my acne and I felt emotionally stable taking it. However, about two months ago I was hospitalized for a superficial blood clot and was taken off it it (as it could have been the cause). Do not think that just because you are not high risk that you aren't susceptible to the warnings. I am not a smoker and still got the blood clot. Be careful! Also, if you get a blood clot do not let your doctor switch you to Micronor for birth control as it is the devil. Look it up on this website for more information... | F | 26 | 4 years 1X day | 4/24/2010 | 1 | Birth Control | Painful sex; complete loss of sex drive | It took me four years to find a doctor who could tell me why sex was so painful--two gyns simply said "it happens." Finally, I found a doc who did blood tests and told me that my birth control pills had caused hormone levels to drop to frighteningly low levels, leading to a complete lack of sex drive, as well as changes to the vaginal tissues and nerves that made sex all but impossible. This was not "vaginal dryness" although other gyns thought so. It is not just Yaz, but all low-dose or "lighter" bc pills have the potential to cause these side-effects. These side effects are underreported because the average gyn doesn't know about them, and/or they don't take female sexual complaints seriously. If you have symptoms such as this, don't take your doctor's word for it. It doesn't "just happen" and its not "in your head." Do some research and find a doc who can help. | F | 43 | 4 years 1X day | 4/14/2010 | 1 | birth control | Never smoked or did any of the suggested things they say you not do I had migrains all the time come to find out they were TIA(mimi strokes)later found out I had a full blowen storke in 09 so lucky to still be here for my kids, | I would never ever take this and if you or any one you know is please stop taking it | F | 26 | 4 years 30 1X day | 9/10/2010 | 1 | birth control, relief monthly pain | severe bouts of abdominal pain, nausea, back pain, high pressure behind eyes, extreme irratibility, moody, depression, weight gain | Mothers do not let your daughters take this drug! Daughters listen to your mother's! My dau 4 mthly period relief startd Yaz at 18. Complection more beautiful, period relief minimal. Then slow changes, 1st hostility/irratibility, no energy-slept alot,stomach pain.2008 things got worse. Really scary-HIGH pressure behind BOTH EYES! - fluid removed. Severe stomach/back pain,weight gain,tests,ER trips, medical bills! Dr's no resolution,just pain meds,her concern rx addiction. Fall 09 w/pain meds got thru wedding, evident in photos. Towards end able 2enjoy a litte of her own wedding. Prior YAZ - Healthy, good weight, never smoked,no alcohol/drug abuse. Dec 09 saw TV alert, confer w/her doctors,YAZ only RX, stopped JAN/10 - Now on nothing. Need Dr who can pinpoint what's still medically wrong. Worrys-future health issues & pregnancys.FDA needs2 step up. I just want my daughter back, happy and healthy. Warn every woman u know- STAY AWAY FROM YAZ! DON'T TRUST THIS DRUG! | F | 22 | 4 years 1X day | 9/18/2010 | 1 | acne, birth control | clear skin, light period, extremely bad anxiety, sinus headaches, loss of appetite, breast tenderness. | I have no idea why I took this pill for such a long time but I just put up with it. My skin was clear and my periods were light. However, I had sinus headaches so bad that I would miss work and school at least once a week. I kept visiting the doctor for sinus infections and they never mentioned it could be the pill until finally I stopped it and a month later those headaches stopped, I mentioned to the doctor and she was surprised but did not deny the possibility. I also got such bad anxiety I thought I was going absolutely insane, I did not want to go out and I had crying spells (which I never had before that ever) My family did not even know what to do anymore and I had never been in that kind of situation it was actually really scary. The anxiety is the main reason I stopped YAZ in January of 2011 and by March I was back to myself again. | F | 24 | 4 years 1X day | 7/30/2011 | 1 | Heavy Painful Periods | Massive HAIR LOSS, 2 Breast Lumps, Gall Bladder Issues, Psychotic Mood Swings, Cleared up acne, Short light periods, Increased cup size, Decreased libido | The first few months I was extremely irritable, violently angry, and depressed. After awhile I got used to it and felt fine, maybe even a little bit too emotionless with no libido. My acne prone skin became flawless and my periods short, light with minimal cramping. After the first year I did develop what the doctors think is endometriosis, intense debilitating abdominal pain along with gas. Not sure if this is related or not since doctors usually prescribe BC to treat endo... After 3 years I developed breast pain and 2 lumps which had to be biopsied and I still have the ugly scars 1.5years later. I started having an intolerance to fatty foods, which indicates a gall bladder issue. I could not eat icecream anymore without getting really ill. I started noticing hair loss. I don't know if it was gradual or all of a sudden, but I do know I loss over half my hair. It's been a year and a half after I've stopped taking yaz and it still has not gotten better. I am so depressed about this. It took a year+ for my hormones to go back to normal. My face is breaking out bad again and I'm having heavier and heavier periods. I also have a slight melasma on/along my upper lip. The doctors don't tell you about the negative effects of these pills even though some are very common and even permanent. I've been on alot of different types, most of which gave me chest pain, and one even stinky feet. STAY AWAY FROM ALL BC PILLS! | F | 24 | 3.5 years 1X day | 9/22/2011 | 5 | birth control | no weight gain and easy to lose weight; extremely short and sometimes light periods (last about 3 days); relatively few cramps; total acne control (especially of deep cysts) unlike when I was on other birth control pills; and helps relieve some of the cravings, irritability, sadness, etc that I had previously come to accept as part of my menstrual cycle | I love it--I feel sane and stable on it | F | 20 | 3 years 1X day | 10/28/2010 | 5 | Acne, severe cramps, passing out | Chaotic emotions, anxiety | Overall, i love this pill. No weight gain, no bloating, no cramps, no acne. However, ive been trying generics now looking for something to stop thos emotional rollercoaster ive realized ive been on since starting. I was always cool, calm, and collected. Now i drove people nuts with my constant anxiety and crying, then extreme levels of happiness. Honestly i feel bipolar. This costs me 146 dollars a month, i cant pay that to be crazy, but if i cant find a suitable medication that fixes acne and cramps and doesnt cause weight gain, then i will go back to yaz. | F | 26 | 3 years 3/.2 | 11/26/2019 | 5 | irregular periods, acne | the only side effect i got was sore breasts. it didnt last long and wasnt very severe at all. | i love yaz! i know that people are getting sick and whatever but that doesnt happen to everyone so people just need to talk to their doctor about it. yaz helped my acne so much and i never got bloated or gained weight with it. i have been taking alesse for a few days and i hate it. i have already gained atleast 5 lbs and im feeling sick all day. i was on yaz for like 3 years and i miss it now that i stopped it.:( the only negative thing i have to say about yaz is its expensive... even with insurance it was $50 a pack. | F | 3 years | 10/1/2009 | 4 | Mood swings | Vaginal dryness has been the only negative with Yaz. The benefits are so numerous - lighter periods, improved acne, reduced mood swings, big reduction in PMS symptoms, no bloating, etc. The diuretic just works super good for me, and it dries me out a lot. So, I use Estrace a few times a week, and all is good. If I happen to add an OTC cold pill or allergy pill for seasonal stuff, the dryness becomes almost painful. But the dryness is totally manageable where the severe personality and acne problems were not. | F | 34 | 3 years | 1/15/2010 | 4 | acne and pms | No sex drive, no weight gain, cleared acne, and no more pms. Decided to switch because of all the class action lawsuits and concerns over blood cots. I don't smoke but am getting close to 35. | My personal experience with Yaz has been great, just stopped taking it about 2 weeks ago and now have a bad case of the hives all over? Worried now that I won't find a replacement and have to go thru the nightmare of pill hopping again... | F | 33 | 3 years 1X day | 2/28/2010 | 3 | hormonal contraception, PMDD, acne | PMS worse (in terms of being weepy and easily upset); amenorrhea after 1.5 years use; leg cramps; slightly worsened depression and anxiety; extremely light period (when I get it); breakthrough bleeding occurs for me if I am lazy in dose scheduling (and say take a pill 3-4 hours later than yesterday, repeat for 2 days = breakthrough bleeding). So you need to be very consistent with dosing at the same time (within 2 hours of previous dose) to prevent breakthrough bleeding. It sucks having 2 mini periods/month. | Read that it caused migraines, but I had them way before Yaz, and I didn't take it continuously through 2010, and stopping the drug didn't decrease migraines. I like Yaz because I do not get the water retention evident from other pills I've tried (Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo, Alesse, Yasmine). Of all of those pills, Yasmine drove me the most crazy - mood swings, irritability, extreme anxiety, constant panic attacks, depression, crying (all sudden onset and all during the 12 days I took Yasmine). Yaz has been the best, as I hate weight gainer drugs, and it seems to keep water weight off well in me (perhaps the increased potassium levels? dunno). I'm planning on taking it until I try to have kids in several years | F | 28 | 3 years 1 pill 1X day | 11/15/2011 |
YAZ (DROSPIRENONE; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL): This medication is a combination of 2 hormones: an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. This medication also may be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or moderate acne if you have chosen to use birth control pills as your method of pregnancy prevention. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). FDA Approval Date: 2006-03-16 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)