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Yaz and side effects and benefits
I was told that Yaz is a new birth control pill. I am used to 7 days of placebo pills rather than only 4. Is Yaz's concentration any different from the common birth control pills? Is it like saying just taking longer birth control pills? What are the side effects? What are the benefits? Has FDA approved? Where i can search more about Yaz? Will it affect my future plan of having a healthy pregnancy? Also, i was told if i do want to get pregnant, i should wait 6 months after taking the birth control pills. is that true?
I am very grateful for the responses on here, especially from the guys - I have been on several hormonal contraceptives in the past under doctors directions for anemia and acne. I have even used the Mirena. If they made me depressed and anxious and someone I don't recognise, then why would any other hormonal contraceptive be any different? I had to use natural progesterone during my last pregnancy to prevent myself from going into labour. Well my boy is 20 months old now and I am just starting to feel like myself again. Hormonal contraceptives and HRT can not only take a while to wear off after you stop using them, they can also have permanent effects on your body, mainly the delicate endocrine system.
Girls, now do your research. Doctors are there to offer advice, and diagnose and give options, but you are in charge of your body and wellbeing. There are non hormonal and even non prescription alternatives to treat acne, heavy bleeding, irregular bleeding and all sorts of things, so long as you know the reason for the problem. There are health supplements and diets and chemical free facial regimens that work and that are simple. For acne I use Nutrogena oil free facial wash, and I dab lime oil on the offending areas (although it is an essential oil, it dries them out and kills the bacteria and doesnt leave the skin oily as it is astringent). I also take a vitamin supplement with zinc, magnesium and B vitamins. For heavy bleeding there are a number of teas (check out a helth food shop or natropath) and even a prescription medication (tranexamic acid) which help. For Irregular periods there are more natropathic options, Vitex for one, and N-Acetyl Cystene (an amino acid) will help people with PCOS or hormonal dysfunctions to regulate periods and help you feel great. Feel you. Speak to a natropath and ask as many questions as you need. It is your body. Check out the net.
As for contraception; well the hassle of using a condom or some non hormonal option is something my husband and I are willing to go through to preserve BOTH OUR SANITY..... because lets face it, it is about the both of you and in many cases about the children you are raising as well.
We keep the condoms handy, have become quick at putting them on, so it is not an issue at the crucial moment, and we have a variety of types to make it interesting. Besides that, we also have alot of fun without vaginal penetration....and there is more of a mental connection during sex now that artificial hormones are not messing with my head.
I will not be taking Yaz, as prescribed by my gyneacologist and GP. I am sad to say that a couple of my friends are battling depression from the pill, and they don't realise they are different now than before they started it. They also have a false sense of security in the pill as they feel that because the doctor said take it to cure their problems that they must.
Not every solution comes from a prescription....broaden your outlook..
Girls, now do your research. Doctors are there to offer advice, and diagnose and give options, but you are in charge of your body and wellbeing. There are non hormonal and even non prescription alternatives to treat acne, heavy bleeding, irregular bleeding and all sorts of things, so long as you know the reason for the problem. There are health supplements and diets and chemical free facial regimens that work and that are simple. For acne I use Nutrogena oil free facial wash, and I dab lime oil on the offending areas (although it is an essential oil, it dries them out and kills the bacteria and doesnt leave the skin oily as it is astringent). I also take a vitamin supplement with zinc, magnesium and B vitamins. For heavy bleeding there are a number of teas (check out a helth food shop or natropath) and even a prescription medication (tranexamic acid) which help. For Irregular periods there are more natropathic options, Vitex for one, and N-Acetyl Cystene (an amino acid) will help people with PCOS or hormonal dysfunctions to regulate periods and help you feel great. Feel you. Speak to a natropath and ask as many questions as you need. It is your body. Check out the net.
As for contraception; well the hassle of using a condom or some non hormonal option is something my husband and I are willing to go through to preserve BOTH OUR SANITY..... because lets face it, it is about the both of you and in many cases about the children you are raising as well.
We keep the condoms handy, have become quick at putting them on, so it is not an issue at the crucial moment, and we have a variety of types to make it interesting. Besides that, we also have alot of fun without vaginal penetration....and there is more of a mental connection during sex now that artificial hormones are not messing with my head.
I will not be taking Yaz, as prescribed by my gyneacologist and GP. I am sad to say that a couple of my friends are battling depression from the pill, and they don't realise they are different now than before they started it. They also have a false sense of security in the pill as they feel that because the doctor said take it to cure their problems that they must.
Not every solution comes from a prescription....broaden your outlook..
Two years ago I decided to go on the pill. My Doctor chose to put me on Yaz and once I got home I went and looked on forums such as this and absolutely freaked out about the comments people posted about the side effects of Yaz. I decided to take my doctors advice however and used Yaz.
Initially, I experienced many side effects; breast tenderness, mood swings etc. However, one must realise, that this will DEFINATELY happen, regardless of which pill you take, just to varying degrees. One cannot expect to use a medication that manipulates your hormones and NOT experience changes in your body, this is what the pill is designed to do, and if you are not prepared to stick out this period while your body ADJUSTS to the effects of having your hormones managed, then the pill is not the right contraceptive for you.
Mood swings were the most obvious side effect for me, however when I was getting pissed off for the most trivial reasons, I was able to recognise they were trivial and then think rationally. If the mood swings did continue for longer than they did, I may have considered changing pills as yaz may have not been right for me, but we must also take into consideration ALL OF OUR BODIES ARE DIFFERENT AND THEREFORE NOT EVERYONE WILL EXPERIENCE THE SAME SIDE EFFECTS.
Perhaps my positive experience on yaz can be contributed to me not being a smoker and consuming a reasonably healthy diet, however I am not some miracle being, I rarely intentionally exercise and I do enjoy to wine and dine often. If you already have depression, are overweight, are pre-disposed to mood swings and are generally an emotional person, you cannot expect to be bouncing off the walls with joy on your first few months of any pill, let alone experience weight loss and a general positive outlook on life.
Besides contraceptive reasons, I went on the pill to regulate my period, make it lighter and clear my skin. ALL THESE POSITIVES THAT I NOW ENJOY DID NOT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, IT TOOK 3+ MONTHS FOR ME TO SEE RESULTS, YOU MUST BE PATIENT! The pill is no overnight miracle cure for any of these things and to think that they are means you probably haven't researched thoroughly.
The main point of what I have to say is, you can read a million forums about every pill and there will be good and bad things sad, but at the end of the day a pill that works for someone else may not work for you and you have to give it time, communicate with those around you about the changes that may happen so they are understanding, but by all means if things are really serious you should seek medical help.
Everyone should also be aware that every pill has its serious side effects as most make your more predisposed to blood clots, strokes etc. The Pill is just one more thing that can provoke such illnesses and if anything going on the Pill has made me more conscious of maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding smoking etc.
For some, Yaz may have been a **** time and I totally understand that it doesn't work for all, but you shouldn't blow it off or any other pill because of the comments you read, the most sensible thing to do is communicate honestly your symptoms, intentions and lifestyle with your doctor before going on the pill.
Initially, I experienced many side effects; breast tenderness, mood swings etc. However, one must realise, that this will DEFINATELY happen, regardless of which pill you take, just to varying degrees. One cannot expect to use a medication that manipulates your hormones and NOT experience changes in your body, this is what the pill is designed to do, and if you are not prepared to stick out this period while your body ADJUSTS to the effects of having your hormones managed, then the pill is not the right contraceptive for you.
Mood swings were the most obvious side effect for me, however when I was getting pissed off for the most trivial reasons, I was able to recognise they were trivial and then think rationally. If the mood swings did continue for longer than they did, I may have considered changing pills as yaz may have not been right for me, but we must also take into consideration ALL OF OUR BODIES ARE DIFFERENT AND THEREFORE NOT EVERYONE WILL EXPERIENCE THE SAME SIDE EFFECTS.
Perhaps my positive experience on yaz can be contributed to me not being a smoker and consuming a reasonably healthy diet, however I am not some miracle being, I rarely intentionally exercise and I do enjoy to wine and dine often. If you already have depression, are overweight, are pre-disposed to mood swings and are generally an emotional person, you cannot expect to be bouncing off the walls with joy on your first few months of any pill, let alone experience weight loss and a general positive outlook on life.
Besides contraceptive reasons, I went on the pill to regulate my period, make it lighter and clear my skin. ALL THESE POSITIVES THAT I NOW ENJOY DID NOT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, IT TOOK 3+ MONTHS FOR ME TO SEE RESULTS, YOU MUST BE PATIENT! The pill is no overnight miracle cure for any of these things and to think that they are means you probably haven't researched thoroughly.
The main point of what I have to say is, you can read a million forums about every pill and there will be good and bad things sad, but at the end of the day a pill that works for someone else may not work for you and you have to give it time, communicate with those around you about the changes that may happen so they are understanding, but by all means if things are really serious you should seek medical help.
Everyone should also be aware that every pill has its serious side effects as most make your more predisposed to blood clots, strokes etc. The Pill is just one more thing that can provoke such illnesses and if anything going on the Pill has made me more conscious of maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding smoking etc.
For some, Yaz may have been a **** time and I totally understand that it doesn't work for all, but you shouldn't blow it off or any other pill because of the comments you read, the most sensible thing to do is communicate honestly your symptoms, intentions and lifestyle with your doctor before going on the pill.
I have been taking Yaz for the past week n I have had a light period for 5 days I was just wondering if this right or should I see a doctor
Hi! My name is steph. I am on the yaz pill. And its going on 4 months and i have severe cramping, nausea, lower back pain, hot flashes, bloatiness, and gassiness. The doctors tell me its constipation. I know its not constipation because i know what that feels like. I never had these problems until i started taking the birth control pill yaz. I would not recomend this pill at all to anyone. Anybody else have these problems being on this pill????
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