I have been on yasmin since august 2004 ( about 4 months) and have experienced a 5 lb weight gain and mild depression. I have tried desogen as well, but that made me cry often, so I asked my dr about yasmin, because I heard it has a diuretic in it which would be beneficial to me ( I compete in fitness competitions and at certain times in the year, must be extremely lean), so I figured the diuretic would ward off unwanted water weight.

I must admit however, that I have a pre-existing thyroid condition of which I take synthetic hormones for. So...It could be that the gain was from my thyroid ( of which my tsh-thyroid stimulating hormone- levels have been off since beginning yasmin) or some combination of the two.

Each person is different. I am off of yasmin for a 3 month trial to see if my depression ( I am seeing a psych too) and tsh levels even out. If they do even out, we know the culprit was the bcp, if they don't well, I would definitely go back on yasmin ( I loved knowing when my period was coming..Like clockwork) and combat whatever has caused my depression and mismanaged tsh levels.

I say talk to your doc, discuss your fears and any past history of health conditions that could interact with the bcps.

I've been on yasmin for almost a year now. I haven't had any problems. I haven't gained or lost weight. It took about two months for me to adjust to yasmin but after that everything is fine. I used to be incredibly irregular...My periods were always unpredictable and now I know exactly when it will come and when it will end.

I do have a question for anyone out there that is on yasmin. I've always taken a week off from the pills to have my period but I want to skip my period this month. Has anyone had any luck doing that on yasmin? The only thing i'm worried about is messing up my system and having an extra long or annoying period or break through bleeding.

I skipped my period on yasmin last month and had no problems this month. Everything was right on time..I am worried about next month, as I just went off yasmin for a 3 month trial period to see if that was what is affecting my tsh levels ( thyroid). To skip you just dont take the sugar pills, you start a new pack right after ending the previous one. I had no terrible side effects due to skipping. Good luck!

I skipped my period for vacation a couple of years ago. I have been on Yasmin for about 3 years and skipped my period by skipping the white "reminder" pills and just starting a new pack. Afterwards, I got a yeast infection. I'm assuming this was because my body had really high levels of estrogen in it from not taking a "break" from the birth control (usually there's one week of white "reminder" pills). Has anyone else had this experience? I need to skip my period again at any cost for an upcoming trip in a couple weeks, and I'm really hoping I won't need to deal with a yeast infection afterwards! Please respond if you have any information about this- thank you.

Ive been on Yasmin and didnt notice anyy significant weight loss

I have to say, I've never heard of ANY pill causing weight loss, only gain. Unless they make someone really nauseous lol.

Perhaps it just wouldn't make you gain weight as much as other pills.

I've been on Yasmin for a year now and have skipped a period. The only side effect was some spotting during the first few days I would have normally started my period... Nothing serious however.
I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not I can skip a period a couple of times a year? I have heard different answers from different pharmicists: some have stated that there is no need for a break and others have told me that it would mess up my hormonal levels... Has anyone skipped a few periods on Yas?

You can skip your period, it won't hurt you in any way.

The only problem you might experience is breakthrough bleeding (like you said). I haven't done it on Yaz, but I have on other pills.

yasmin doesnt make yu put on weight

the pill can change yur appetite. so yu can end up eating more and not realising and then.. put on weight. so if yu keep eating how yu did before nothing shud change

and i skip 3 periods then hav 1 on yasmin and do this all the time and NEVER had any sort of problem at all.


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I was on Yasmin for 4 years (I was on Dianette for 6 years before that). I did not notice any weight loss/gain while taking it, my periods were lighter so I was quite happy taking it, although I did suffer with depression while I was on Yasmin but never thought til sbgymnast said that it may have been linked to Yasmin so thanks for suggesting that I shall look into it!
Severall times on Yasmin I missed my 'break' and just started a new pack straight away causing me to miss a period, this caused me no problems at all.
However, I am now waiting for my appointment to have my implant fitted as I fell pregnant last year while taking Yasmin and now have a beautiful baby boy (9 weeks old) and simply cannot afford to fall pregnant again.
HTH x

i was on yasmin for 5 days and lost 10 lbs. but that was do to the fact i was so nervous and ancious i couldnt eat or sleep or sit still. i turned into a crazy person. but within 24 hours of stopping the pill i felt alot better. but it took me about a month and a half to get totaly back to normal.