Yaz Questions

How long do you bleed after Mirena is inserted?

I just had Mirena inserted a few days ago and was wondering how long I'm supposed to be bleeding afterwards. It's only been a very light flow (similar to the old, dry blood that comes out at the end of a period) and I haven't experienced any cramping. I've never had kids, so the... read more

Opill OTC vs other birth control pills: What's the difference?

Taking the wrong pill on the wrong day?

I'm currently on the yaz birth control pill and this is my third month on it. I started my pack correctly on the silver section n moved my way to the normal section. During the pack (row 2) I moved to the next (row 3), took the Tuesday pill on Thursday instead of Thursday pill. I realized this... read more

How long for Yaz to kick in?

I went on Yaz to help clear my skin and wanted the low levels of oestrogen so that my boobs didnt grow too much. I have been on it for 2 and a half months now and my skin is just getting WORSE! lots of big pimples all over my forehead and around my mouth. It is making me so horribly self conscious... read more

How many yasmin pills act as emergency contraceptive?

I had unprotected sex (27 sept night). Took 2 yaz pills next day(29 sept morn). But found out 4 had to be taken. So took 4 the day after(30 sept morn). Should I take 4 more after 12 hrs? Where i live, emergency contraceptive pills are not allowed. If ovulation had taken place before I took yaz... read more

Brown Spotting only on 3rd Placebo Pill?

Question Preview 3rd Day of Placebo Pills, No Period? Alright, I've been taking Gianvi, the generic of Yaz, for the past two months. The first month I remember getting my period just fine. Now I'm on my 3rd placebo pill out of 4 and wondering if I will get my period at all, and all... read more

Does the Yaz or Yasmin birth control pill cause weight gain?

I have struggled with adult cystic acne for the last year and a half. I am currently on the nuvaring, but I was recommended this birth control for acne. I’m a type 1 diabetic, incredibly active, and eat very clean. However, I am greatly concerned about the possibility of weight gain. Has... read more

Has anyone switched from Yasmin to Yaz? Which is better?

I have just gone through some of the worst three days of my life after being put on Yasmin. I felt depressed, anxious, angry and sort of derealized. After being put in the hospital at the weekend due to heavy bleeding and collapsing due to period pains i thought it was best going into a form of... read more