Yasmin Birth Control

[krushing]

First, please disregard the Topic...

I went to the dermatologist the other day for several reasons.  One being I am 26 years old and I am starting to experience acne problems.  The doctor told me that it is common for young adults to get it, but not the same places as teens, which that is correct with where my problem area is.  The doctor suggested changing my birth control to Yasmin because it has been researched to be an acne medication along with being a birth control.  The doctor said with that and the acne cream that should help my problem since I only get breakouts within my time of the month.  My questions are...1) anyone who is on Yasmin, is this helping you have a better complexion? 2) how is the pill effecting your mood, etc.?  I am on Loestrin, which the low does of hormones helps me.  The doctor said the only difference between the Loestrin and Yasmin is Yasmin has a little more progesterone.  Just curious to see what others think that are taking it.  The doctor wrote me a prescription for Yasmin, but I am waiting to hear back from my gynecologist to see if changing is a good idea.  Thanks!

[my3kids9996]

I was on loestrin for some time but quit due to weight gain. I have heard great things about yasmin but Im not on it..I just wanted to wish you luck!:)

[krushing]

Thank you!  I have had a weight gain, but never thought about it being the loestrin.  That makes a lot of sense now.  I love the loestrin because I am content, whereas my other pills I had horrible mood swings, etc.  My doctor called and said that she didn't think it would make that big of a difference, but to try it a month and see how it works.  So, that is my plans.  I may see how the weight thing goes while I'm on it and see if loestrin is my weight problem too.

Thanks for replying!!!

[Kate987]

I'm 19 and had been on Yasmin for about 2 years for my complexion.  It did help in the complexion area, it gave me headaches for the first couple of months.  Other than that, not real issues, my face looked pretty good, I just had some very emotional pms.  I have been off of it for 2 months now and I'm starting to get acne on my shoulders and chest so I think I'm going back on it.  Hope it works out!

[bfc]

I'm taking Yasmin.  I used to take Minovral.  I don't find any big difference.