Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol User Reviews & Ratings

• pau...
• July 2, 2020

For Acne "I’m writing this review because I drove myself crazy reading reviews basically every single night when I first started taking Yaz, and I’d love to help out whoever might be doing the same. I always had relatively clear skin, but a few months ago, I started getting hormonal cystic pimples. So I decided to go on Yaz. The first month was a little hard, I’m not gonna lie. I felt “down” most of the time, and I also broke out a whole lot in the first month, which didn’t help my mental state at all. But I remained confident that Yaz would clear up my skin. As soon as I started my second pack, things fell into place. My mood swings are gone, I don't cry every day, and for the first time in my life, I can say I have 150% clear skin and no problematic skin. I've lost more than 15 lbs, my boobs went from 34B to 34D, and I'm healthier than ever. All this to say: things might get worse before they get better, but in the long run, it DID pay off for me, and I hope it will for you too."

• Ryr...
• May 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I actually sought out user reviews to see if anyone else was benefiting as much as I am from this medication. I have bounced between Yaz and Lo Loestrin since I was 14 or 15. I am 22 now. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Yaz besides the spotting. The spotting can be annoying and as a teenager, I became anemic because of it. However, at 22 years old and with a much healthier diet, Yaz has been absolutely amazing. Lo Loestrin made me quite angry/have mood swings and would make me lose my breast tissue if I lost weight. On Yaz, my boobs have stayed despite dropping 15 lbs while taking it. I don't have angry mood swings when I take Yaz. My skin gets insanely clear when I take Yaz. My hair grows faster and thicker when I take Yaz (compared to Lo Loestrin). My sex drive is extremely high when I am on Yaz. I actually experience a lower sex drive when taking Lo Loestrin."

• Nin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2021

For Acne "Two months ago I was on this page because I was crying every night looking at myself in the mirror for my horrible cystic acne. I was on my second pack of Yaz by then. I’m now on my 4th pack and I just wanna tell anyone who’s planning to give up on this pill (because it might feel like it’s not doing your skin any good) to please hold on and continue! It will get better, I promise! Your hormones just need adjusting to this medication. It will get better. Trust me."

• Sar...
• July 20, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I went on Yaz to treat my PMDD, and I also suffered from irregular periods for five years after having amenorrhea for approx. 7 years. I wish I’d gone on Yaz years ago! It took going on this medication to realize that a lot of my issues and health complaints were caused by my hormonal imbalance, which I chose to ignore for over a decade. I am way less moody and irritable, less anxious, less fatigued, don’t get massive food cravings and hunger spells, feel the cold less (I used to always be cold), am more clear-headed, and experience less negative emotions, such as hostility and jealousy. An initial downside for me was that my boobs went up a size. I really liked my small non-painful boobs. However, I’m learning to love my new size and after finally buying some new bras, I am content. It also took some time for my body to adjust, e.g. experienced low-level nausea and spotting. However, this did eventually end."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 17, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on Yaz for 7 years starting when I went to college. I had been struggling with acne and excess hair. My periods at this time were a good 8 days of bleeding. When I started taking Yaz... nothing negative happened. My acne slowly got better and my body hair decreased. My periods also decreased to around 5 days and were generally less crampy, and I lost less blood. Literally no bad side effects. You can also skip or move your periods if you are going on vacation. The only reason I'm looking into switching to an IUD is because it's less work than taking a pill every day. A lot of these reviews are bad because of selection bias. I'm sure there are tons of stories like mine, but because they are so mundane, people don't share them."

• BBa...
• February 27, 2021

For Acne "I always said if I found a miracle cure for my acne, I would get online and write a review. This is the one. I'm 27 and have had acne since I was 11. My skin has never been completely clear until now. I've done Accutane (which did help, it reduced my acne in half and gave me more balanced skin), Spironolactone (helped, but my skin was never completely clear and it messed up my periods), Ortho Tri Cyclen (another b/c, didn't help), Tretinoin Cream, Differin, and just about every store-bought or natural solution you can think of. My dermatologist literally told me, 'Oh, so you've done it all.' As other reviews stated, give it 3 months. That's when my skin cleared, and I've been 100% clear for 2 months now. I'd say more but there's a character limit. It's incredible."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2019

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I’m 40 years old and have been suffering from PMDD forever. Once upon a time, I was on one of those low-dose pills that had the worst side effects. I stopped taking birth control for years and went on antidepressants, which have their own set of side effects. I went to my old gynecologist, she said change your diet and didn’t really care. My new doctor suggested Yaz, and my goodness, the first month has been amazing! I don’t want to kill anyone anymore, I’m not fatigued to the point where I can’t get out of bed, my joints don’t hurt, I’m not depressed, and I don’t have to miss work. My skin isn’t amazingly clear but has cleared up some, and my breasts are much fuller now, which is fine with me because they were starting to become flat anyway. I wish I started Yaz years ago!"

• Anonymous
• January 17, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m a runner and have no history of blood clots. I started using Yasmin mid-September 2020, and on November 21st, I went on a run and passed out. During the first hospital visit, they told me I just had SVT and sent me back home. However, my heart rate remained at 120, and I felt terrible, I couldn’t even walk two steps without feeling like I couldn’t breathe and was about to pass out again. I returned to the ER on the 23rd, where they conducted tests and found an abnormal result for pulmonary embolism. A CT scan revealed a large clot above my heart extending into my lungs, identified as a saddle pulmonary embolism. I was admitted to the ICU and spent a total of 5 days in the hospital. The medical staff mentioned it was the largest PE they had ever seen in a person of my age (I’m a late teenager). They also warned that if I hadn’t sought medical help promptly, I might have ended up in cardiac arrest. I want to share my story, not to imply this will occur in all cases, but to raise awareness."

• Han...
• December 14, 2019

For Birth Control "2 years on Yasmin pills. 1. Beautiful, glowing, moist skin. 2. Proper period. 3. No pregnancy. Disadvantages: 1. Severe anxiety. 2. Depression. 3. Low sex drive. 4. Lost my sense of humor. 5. Nothing makes me happy and alive. 6. Morning sickness. 7. Dry mouth when I wake up from fear! 8. Lost my hair. 9. Foggy mind. 10. Lost my self-esteem. I came off the pills around a month and a half. I started doing my blood tests and started taking: - vitamin B - vitamin D - omega. Helped me a lot in recovering! I started drinking a lot of water to flush the hormones from my system. You're not alone! We all suffered from this pill. Believe me, you'll be the best version of yourself after focusing on your health. You'll be fine, give some time for your body to recover and be patient with yourself! Love yourself and don't think of people's opinion about you! You're in a temporary phase, and this shall pass with love. Stay strong! With love, H from Dubai."

• MGS...
• April 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I LOVE Nikki! I read several negative reviews when I was prescribed this birth control, but I still took a chance. Since starting, I have had no period whatsoever. My PMS symptoms have dramatically decreased. My skin is so clear I can’t remember the last time I had a significant breakout which is huge for me. I was surgically diagnosed with endometriosis 2 years ago, so having no period & no pain every month is amazing for me. I know every birth control is different for every woman, but I wanted to provide my positive review."

• Sop...
• June 7, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this Yasmin pill for a few months now and I have to say I’m really happy with it! I am a bit more emotional and sad but that comes with any pill, really. I’ve gone through about 3 pills and found this one is the best. I have shorter and lighter periods and no cramps, which is amazing. My skin is clear and my boobs have grown also. I do recommend this but keep in mind every pill has different effects for everyone:)"

• ACa...
• January 29, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I'm here to leave a positive review because all of the negative reviews might scare people from trying this birth control. I tried 5 other pills, the ring, and an IUD, and out of all of these the Yaz has had the least side effects. It helps keep my skin a little clearer, I actually lost weight while on it, and it helped my PMDD (which for me was inconsolable sadness and rage). It didn't make it go away, but it absolutely took the edge off. I used to have 2.5 weeks of PMDD symptoms, now I just get kinda sad for 2 days before my period. The only reason I'm not rating it 10 is because I think it makes me a little more emotional/sentimental (crying at videos of kittens, which I did) but I'd rather be weepy over cute animals than raging out on my loved ones. I recently switched to another method, and switched right back to Yaz without finishing the month. Every body is totally different. I'm in my 30s with PMDD and acne, and Yaz helps. I get the generic version at my pharmacy for $18.00."

• lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2021

For Birth Control "Honestly, I was quite scared to start taking the birth control pill for the first time after reading so many bad reviews and hearing all these horror stories about it. But I have to say, although I've only been on it for 2 months, I've had almost no side effects at all. Only on the first few days I was a bit nauseous and my breasts were tender, but besides that, it's been smooth sailing. No emotional changes, no weight gain, nothing. So don't let bad reviews about it get to you and give it a try, everybody has a different reaction to it."

• lis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2021

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I have had severe PMDD for 3 years and I resisted hormonal birth control until I was having psychotic breaks every 2 weeks. It was destroying me and was extremely difficult and painful for my husband as well. I went on an antidepressant (Lexapro), which helped throughout the month, but was not powerful enough to prevent me from having crying spells and severe dips in mood around my period. I finally gave Yaz (a generic of it) a go. The first week was awful. It was like having a milder version of PMDD for 7 days. I had crying spells and low mood the entire week. Literally the day I was going to stop taking Yaz, I started feeling normal again, and have been feeling normal ever since. I feel emotionally strong and balanced again for the ENTIRE month, like I haven't in years. This little pill has given me my life back. Looking back at myself without Yaz makes me sad, but I have come out on the other side stronger and with more empathy. No one should have to go through the pain of PMDD."

• Sto...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I was quite sceptic before I started using Yaz pill especially because I read a lot of bad reviews. Also, risk of developing blood clot was concerning. It has been one month that I am on the pill, and I have to say I am so happy I found out about this pill. As someone who is suffering from PMDD, Yaz is a lifesaver! I had really bad symptoms before my period: depression, anger, anxiety - I would scream when talking to my family members, I felt so miserable, and I would have huge food cravings. Now, I feel much better, I feel in peace with myself!"

• Yaz...
• February 13, 2020

For Acne "I started Yasmin after suffering from mild acne. I have been on Yasmin for 6 months and my skin has mostly cleared up. First 4 months of Yasmin, my skin was SO much worse, from mild acne to cystic acne, with a breakout every few days. Now I am almost at 6 months, I stopped breaking out in cystic acne, and my skin has cleared up. I think Yasmin takes 6-9 months to see the full effect. The side effects that I noticed in the beginning - breakthrough bleeding, increased hair shedding, went away after the first few months. I feel that I stopped some of the side effects with vitamins and supplements. It is so important you supplement with certain vitamins as the pill depletes these - zinc, B vitamins, iron, vitamin E, D3, etc. I also take MSM (sulfur) which stopped my hair shedding and regrew my hair thicker. It is important to supplement as the pill depletes vitamins from your body. If you are experiencing side effects such as hair loss, etc., please look into taking the above vitamins as well as MSM!"

• Sti...
• November 6, 2020

For Birth Control "This makes 5 months on Nikki for me. My body acne has completely healed. I was on the Mirena IUD right after my second child, and it completely messed up my hormones. I gained 30 lbs in two months. Now being on Nikki, I have officially lost 20 lbs without any real change to my diet. Wondering if I'm crazy or if this BC has actually straightened out my hormones. Has anyone else experienced weight loss?"

• bel...
• August 16, 2009

For Birth Control "I just want to say thank you to all those who took time to write positive things about Yaz. I did a lot of research before taking the pill and frankly, it scared me. So many complaints and horror stories. The most important thing to remember is that we all react to substances/hormones in different ways. I'm 35 and haven't taken the pill since I was 20. I am on my 4th pack of Yaz and am very pleased. I had a little spotting in the first two months and stomach discomfort, especially when I forget a pill. Aside from that, I've lost weight and stay slim even when not active, my breasts have gone up a full size which I love. My sex drive is fine, if not greater, no change in moods. Good luck to all."

• pho...
• September 4, 2014

For Acne "I had really bad acne. I'd cry about it for hours. I would wear a lot of makeup to hide the fact that my skin was awful. I'm a very sensitive person, so when people nastily commented on my make-up, it hurt. I would think, it isn't my fault, it's my skin! I went to the doctors after receiving many acne medications (which had lots of side effects but no results). I was offered Yasmin before, but I thought I was too young. It was my last resort before going to have Roaccutane. I was 13. I'm still on Yasmin. I used to have irregular periods and mood swings. They've stopped, and my skin is clear and beautiful now. I stopped wearing makeup and became more confident. I would recommend it!"

• han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2022

For Birth Control "I see so many negative reviews for Loryna, but I thought I would write a positive one because there's probably a girl out there who was just like me and scared to death to switch birth controls because of all the horrid reviews. I took generic Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Trinessa) for several years because I have acne alongside my need for BC. Ortho made me into a lunatic. It ramped up my emotions to the point of me damn near becoming psychotic. When I gave birth to my daughters, I tried the Copper IUD, had it almost 3 years but got sick of the CONSTANT bleeding I was having. I decided to get back on Ortho Tri-Cyclen (this time called Tri-Lo-Mili) and immediately became a raging psychopath after only a few days of taking it. Now granted, I would've stuck it out, but I remembered how I was during the 3 years of Trinessa, and the feelings were the exact same. I switched to Loryna, and the first day there was immediate mental relief. I've had 0 negative side effects. Love this BC so much."

• Jen...
• February 27, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this pill for more than a decade. No issues. Slight nausea and a mild yeast infection when starting it, but those went away after the first few weeks, and after that I had 10 years of light periods, clear skin, nice hair, and stable mood. Sex drive was slightly reduced, but not enough to cause problems. I went off Yasmin for a few years to try the Paragard and honestly it’s been frustrating. Sex isn’t as much fun because I’m bleeding or PMSing for three quarters of the month, plus my periods, while not medically problematic, are annoyingly irregular - and they come with seven days of insomnia. Being on the pill put a stop to that for me. Yes, there have been a few benefits of being off it, but on balance, my natural hormones are not the magical fairy tale I keep seeing touted on the internet. I’m not saying everyone should take Yasmin, but if you’re thinking about taking it and are anxious about side effects, know that for some of us it ends up being fine."

• Lif...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 13, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I have suffered extreme PMS all my life but didn’t know what it was. When I was in my late teens, I was on Yaz for polycystic ovaries, and then one day the doctor said we don’t prescribe that pill anymore and gave me Microgynon. Well, that was it, years of feeling crazy and depressed. I had lots of failed relationships, I was a bit crazy. I eventually got a new doctor who gave me Yaz again, and things changed. I fell pregnant twice on Yaz and have two beautiful boys. After that, they refused to give it to me, so, roll on another 10 years of trying everything. My husband even had the snip so I didn’t have to take anything. I was watching the TV a year and a half ago, and they were talking about PMDD as a disorder, and I said, “OMG, that is me.” Lots of research, and I eventually got Yaz again. They didn’t want to give it to me as I was obese and over 35, but I begged. Yes, I get sore, heavy breasts, but for the first time in 10 years, I’ve lost weight, I feel happy, and my life is completely normal."

• nel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I was reluctant to try a birth control for PMDD. I wasn't too confident it would help, and was concerned it would make me worse or something. However, after 2 months of being on Yasmin, I noticed GREAT improvement!! The first month I might have noticed about 25% improvement, but still had depression (which can get really bad 1 week prior to period). Second month, I noticed about a 70% improvement in PMS symptoms. Third month I noticed an additional improvement. I still get moody, but not severely depressed. This BC truly has helped me so so much. I just want to write my experience so others with PMDD can have hope."

• Ano...
• February 27, 2020

For Birth Control "Please be careful with this pill. It has ruined my life. I was on it for just over a week, and it has caused me to have a psychotic break. I have never had issues with mental health, just a little anxiety but nothing I needed help for, it’s just common things like crowds. Did I say the wrong thing in that conversation? And so on. But now I am having intrusive thoughts, more panic attacks than I can count, and I am the lowest I have ever felt in my life. I have gone from a happy, loving person looking forward to her wedding in 10 weeks, to someone who doesn’t even know who I am anymore. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!"

• Bga...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 4, 2020

For Acne "I have been on Yaz for almost three years now. When I first started on birth control, I was on Alesse, but it didn’t help with my moderate acne. So I was prescribed Yaz. It has been almost three years, and my acne has not changed at all. I have tiny skin-colored bumps all over my chin and then get whiteheads on my chin and around my mouth. I don’t have any other side effects, and it has worked well for preventing pregnancy but has not helped my skin at all. Anyone else experienced this?"