Yasmin pill - feedback?

Posted by Imma Star (472 days ago)

Just wondering if anyone's on the Yasmin pill and what your feedback is on that. I've been on another brand before, stopped a few years ago and am thinking of getting back on the pill. The brand I had been taking before isn't available in HK, which is why I'm looking for a new one.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Goo (472 days ago)

I took it for years with no problem. My doctor when I started recommended it for having the fewest side-effects. However, after about 5 years I started to have mood swings and weight gain so my doctor here recommended I switch a few months ago. I take one now that's much cheaper and it's fine too (can't remember the name). I think Yasmin is a good brand but try it out for a few months and see how you feel. Keep a monthly log of side effects if you are really interested. Good luck!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by agreen (463 days ago)

I had been off the pill for about 3 or 4 years as the last time I was on the pill I was terribly depressed. Thought I'd give it another try and was only on it for about 3 months. Very very emotional, always crying, the first month was terrible. Maybe I'm just not meant to be on the pill, but I had a bad experience with Yasmin. Good luck.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ori888 (462 days ago)

I also had quite bad side effect with Jasmine before, even people said it's the mildest.I sugest you talk to Doctor first before you start any new medication!!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Hayzee (425 days ago)

I fell pregnant on it!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Marietta (117 days ago)

Do you girls know where I can by Yasmin in Hongkong?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by iwilltry (116 days ago)

Marietta,

Mannings is selling it. It should be in the section of gels/condoms. I had Yasmin for 1 year and was ok with it. Recently, after 1.5 years I restarted it and this time I had a terrible experience, I had severe headache, migraines with it.

I called my doc and he asked me to stop in between if I wanted to.

Mannings has it, perhaps Watson's and of the counter too.

Good luck.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by elim (81 days ago)

I've been taking it for over a year and had no problems but recently found out there is lawsuits against Yasmin.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by gill2008 (76 days ago)

Elim thanks.

http://www.youhavealawyer.com/yaz/yasmin-lawsuit.html

I took this pill for 1.5 years 3 years ago and was completely fine. Recently, 2 months ago I brought this pack from Watsons and started it. I was shocked to see changes to my body, i started to feel depressed and cried for no reasons....after 1 week, I started to have severe headaches to the extent that I felt my nerves will blast anytime soon.... I knew it was the pills causing it but hard to believe coz i had no problems earlier...

After 2 weeks of taking it, i called my doctor to tell him my head is going to burst and asked if i can stop.

he told me to stop it and my period came a week later.

I've touched my ears and will never take this pill again!!

Ladies, pls dont take this.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ChrisBR (73 days ago)

I tried all pills you can imagine! Just name them, I tried! I even tried the patch and the nuva ring.
The only pill that worked for me was Yasmin. I took it for 2 years and had no problem at all.
But I believe you should talk to your doctor. What works for me might not work for you and vice versa...

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by janiceheng (59 days ago)

I took it for 3 years, no side effects at all, period come on time, no worry. In fact, some pharmacists told me it has loss weight effect. Not sure whether it is true or not, I can eat almost the same amount of my boyfriend, still relatively slim. Somehow, I link it to the pills.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by bigwhale (21 days ago)

Yasmin has a mild diruretic effect (makes you pass urine) so you lose a bit of weight. However it has only a mild effect, but if you have any heart or kidney conditions, or have any reason to suspect you may have an electrolite imbalance, you need to see your doctor first.

I was on Yasmin for 5 years and developed chronic vaginitis. I suggest you talk to your doctor first.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Maddiee (11 days ago)

i've never used yasmin cause of the negative feedback i've read from people on it.
i'm on Harmonet since the dosage is lower; quite similar dosage as Alesse since they're made from the same company. I've been on it for about half a year. I've had weight gain, most of the weight going to my boobs (yeay!). Very mild mood swings but that might be caused by the boyfriend, and my periods have been quite regular and light.
But of course, check with ur doctor to see what dosage is appropriate for you.

(I am based in Hong Kong)