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Q: Yaz - What other side effects have users had w/ this pill?

asked by: peridot1982 on November 1st, 2007

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I have been on BC for ~9 years, starting w/ OTC, then OTC lo, followed by Trinessa. I am now on Yaz, to help w/ migraines.

I am almost midway thru my 2nd pack of Yaz. I had my period the day after I finished my white pills, on Oct. 20 and 21. Well, starting Oct. 27 my breasts began to feel sore and the pain has increased as the week has progressed. My nipples are also extremely sore and protrude slightly almost always (normally they are smooth and flat unless I'm cold). I've had breast/nipple pain before, but usually a week or so before my period, not a week after my period.

I'm just curious if any other Yaz users have had a similar reaction? What other side effects have users had w/ this pill?

Thanks in advance for any help/info.

Replies(4)

Georgia59

replied on November 3rd, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I've never been on Yaz, but on other types of birth control I had sore breasts. I was convinced I was pregnant for that reason once (I wasn't). Smile

I think that's a pretty common effect.

katlynd

replied on November 12th, 2007

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Re: Yaz - What Other Side Effects Have Users Had W/ This Pill?

That happens to me to so I would not worry to much.

i'm currently trying to find people who are exhusted on Yaz and have no sexual drive. I've been on it since May 07 and I'm constantly exhusted and have no drive at all and my head aches are coming back. have you had any other problems? The website says nothing about these two. Headaches is a give with pills i'v been told.

wondergirl07

replied on November 12th, 2007

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This is good to know. I'm on Ortho Tricyclen now and don't really have any complaints (other than me getting my period for 6 days while other women I know who are on BC pills usually all tell me that theirs last 4 days). I was considering switching to Yaz because they say it helps with mood swings and it's great overall. Now that I hear some of this I think I'm going to stick with mine.

I guess that's why they say if it's not broke don't fix it. For anyone looking for a good pill though, Ortho is good. I was just looking for a change, see if something else would work better.

Thanks

Bella928

replied on November 15th, 2007

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i personally hated yaz. it gave me headaches, cramps, a longer period and instead of making my mood swings better i would get very emotional and have little crying fits. i got off within 3-4 months b/c i couldnt take the way i was acting.

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