Yaz and side effects and benefits

[kitlucky]

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?

[psugirl]

I took Yaz for about a year and recently switched to seasonique because the side effects were so bad on Yaz.  I would cry for no reason, and be really moody, which isnt me at all.  I also got severe migranes, and was even perscribed Midrin for them because they would last days on end.  In addition, I NEVER had a problem with my weight until I took Yaz.  The food cravings were ridiculous and I gained over 15 pounds!  This is while I was working out 40 minutes a day, and eating very healthy. I have been off Yaz for about 2 weeks and have already lost 3 pounds AND I dont feel hungry all the time anymore.  It's amazing how much better I feel already - I wish I stopped taking this pill a lot sooner.

[brickhouse700]

Sorry but you're all crackin me up!
I think I am suffering from ALL of the same symptoms......weight gain (10 lbs so far....husband says I'm getting fat!  Almost made me cry), boobs jumping 2 CUP SIZES (husband doesn't mind but damn they HURT, not to mention I have to buy new bras!), irritability, very sluggish, tired, then can't sleep when I need/want to, hungry, angry.....yeah, I know it's the YAZ.  The doc says, "It's the perfect pill...no side effects, it will help keep you from getting pregnant!"
I specifically asked if I'd get fat and if I would go nutty and NO.  I am freaking out!  My clothes don't fit.  I can't even lie on my stomach cuz my boobs hurt and I can't even allow my husband to touch them.  It's like I AM pregnant!  WTF?
Really, I'm so tired and am working right now just crackin up at your posts.  It's not funny but I'm so tired and just can't get pregnant due to work rules (military deployment) so I need some relief and some weight loss!!!!

[Hayley723]

I've been on for a month and I am the most miserable person, I feel like I'm living in someone elses body. I have no patience, and am so angry all the time, and very bloated, my boobs hurt under my arm pits, and I have a lot of rage...like i said I have no patience for anything and Im more emotional!! Ugh, I thought it would be he perfect pill too!

[charlene10]

All of my friends have been raving about yaz, so i switched from ortho-lo. Big mistake. I have never felt this miserable or depressed. I cry at the drop of a hat, I am moody, edgy and unhappy. I am a usually up beat person too, and I cannot wait to get off of this pill. I noticed about a 7 lb weight gain and  i workout 5-6 days a week. I am very unhappy and I dont know which pill to switch to b.c i need a low dose hormone.ANY suggestions?

[SallyW57]

I just threw last 5 days of Yaz in trash. This was 2nd month. Lots of headaches, migraines, flashing floaters and unbelieveable anxiety and panic attacks. My skin looks great, I've lost 9 lbs. My heavy periods are almost non-existent. But I can't live on valium and my other choice is zoloft. I'm 50 and I just wanted help with perimenopause. Guess I'll go to plan B. Menopause can't be that far away - right ;-}? Good luck!

[sugacakes39]

I am researching Yaz and i can't help but notice the benefits and the side effects that everyone is talking about. I've had problems with my acne for several years. I am 18 and thinking about Yaz as my last resort. I read all these forums and it's making me not want to take it. Any Comments---i could sure use the help! Thanks