Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• Mjano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2019

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Starting month 3 on Yaz... and I have to say my PMDD is much better. Not all together gone, but much more tolerable. I actually think I'm loosing weight, and my boobs are fuller, definitely a bonus. I do feel tired a lot more, not much energy, but I can deal. I'm definitely going to continue with medication. One other negative, insurance only covers generic, so having to pay $$$ each month to get the real deal, but I feel it's worth it. There are some really good coupons online that help reduce the cost."

• pinke
• November 21, 2015

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "After having some issues with what could be classified as PMDD, I went on a search for ways to help alleviate the mood swings I got every month around the time of Aunt Flows visit. After googling around, Yaz was the number one remedy that I found, so I went to Planned Parenthood, got a prescription, and tried it out for a month. Let's just say my PMDD went away... but I was in crying fits and had really bad anxiety for about 80% of the month. Nothing new has come up for me that would cause those issues, and it is very abnormal for me to cry that much and have uncontrollable anxiety. In short, this drug made me a crazier and depressed. It sucked! I've been off of it for two days and I'm finally feeling better. Nope! Not for me."

• Lano
• November 3, 2019

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I started taking Yaz as my PMDD symptoms were getting unmanageable. For 1 week before my period I would become depressed, irritable, fatigued (to the point of need to nap during the day) and very emotional. I also had cystic acne and would get severe period pain. The first month on Yaz I felt great. I had no emotional symptoms the week before my period and my skin started to clear and my period only last 4 days and caused me no problems. Almost immediately after starting my second month I started to become depressed, irritable and incredibly fatigued as well as getting headaches daily. It took me a couple of weeks to realise that it was likely the pill so I stopped taking it and within 48 hours I felt completely normal again. I know it works for some people but it really didn't work for me."

• Anonymous
• December 3, 2009

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Yaz gave me my life back. Before I started taking it, I had reached a point where I just couldn't imagine living the rest of my life with the upheaval caused by PMDD. While it doesn't take 100% of the symptoms away, it makes life livable again. I had to stop taking it for a month, recently, because of a prescribing miscommunication, and I was reminded just how much it does help, and how much my quality of life declines without it. The drawback, however, is the cost. My insurance does not cover it, and the cost steadily increases. It's an awful catch-22, to need something so badly in order to be able to fully live one's live, but to have to struggle to afford it. I'm waiting anxiously for a generic to be available!"

• Higgy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 14, 2013

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I have been on Yaz for 8 months now. The first 2 were a little rough with breakthrough bleeding or missed period (which is so stressful) but I gave it a chance anyway. I had mild to severe acne that is very much clear now other than a few scars. I have not gained weight BUT my breast are a full cup size bigger. My only issue with Yaz is that I never used to get PMS symptoms, now I feel angry and the next second I want to cry for absolutely not reason. This only lasts a day or two so I can deal with it."

• Sharon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2018

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I took YAZ in college and never had any issues with anxiety, depression, and anger. Well now I realize why.....I was on YAZ. Now in my thirties, I have struggled with PMDD for over five years. Finally decided to go back to YAZ to relieve my symptoms and its effective. My first month was easy, I felt a difference immediately. Now on my second month, I have some bleeding and noticed my hormones are up and down towards the end of the pack. Looking forward to my third month, hopefully the light bleeding with stop."

• Kikeyi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 5, 2021

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Hi, girls I thought it would be useful to update you about my life on Yaz (see September 25). I decided to quit Yaz, after my mood being greatly affected. I've always been an anxious person, but I believe this medication made me paranoid and extremely emotional. I would literally cry watching my toaster do its thing. My libido dropped off completely as well. This for me was a shame, since once the 3 month mark had arrived, I felt like everything had fallen into place: no acne, no mood swings, stability, weight was going down, etc. However, after month 5 everything shifted and my body just seemed to not like it anymore. I was SO paranoid. I was even sure someone had installed cameras in my apartment lol. Anyway, its a shame I couldn't continue in it, because it did help a lot with the acne and the hair, but those really are minor when you compare it to bot being able to leave your place."

• Smalls
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 28, 2020

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "This medication is AWFUL! First three months I broke out terribly in my chest and had severe headaches. Figured I needed time to adjust. Then last month I started getting bad pain in my ovaries- Yaz had caused a huge cyst- never had it before. Required surgical intervention. Not to mention my periods came whenever, wasn't even a period though, just bloody discharge and HORRIBLE cramps that sent me to the ER once because they made me vomit for 4 days straight. Obgyn pulled me off of it ASAP!"

• Yuck
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 18, 2018

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I went on Yaz for 4 years starting from the age of 14, then switched off because of midcycle bleeding. I went on Tri Cycline Lo for a couple years, took a break from the pill for a couple years, then went back on Yaz this February. I NOW understand why I was chronically depressed and suicidal during my teenage years, and why it coincidentally "went away" when I switched pills. I gradually got worse and worse this time around, and I turned into a nightmare for my workplace, school, and my family. Uncontrollable crying spells all day, considering actually following through with suicide, and utter exhaustion/sleeping all day. I went off two weeks ago and everyone noticed the difference. I'm happy again without the slightest hint of depression. This drug is frightening, even some celebrities have pinned their suicidal/depressive episodes on Yaz. Oh and FYI, it doesn't even clear up your skin the way they market it as. My skin cleared up beautifully once I was off it."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2009

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I highly recommend Yaz for anyone experiencing awful pms/pmdd. I was on a generic pill, Lutera, for around 6 months, and each month my symptoms got worse and worse. The last week that I was on it was one of the worst weeks of my life, mood swings, roller coaster emotions, suicidal thoughts, and I begged my doctor to put in an IUD. She had me try Yaz, and I'm glad she did. For the first month I cramped more than usual and my breasts were tender, but the change in my emotional level is amazing. I can actually function! This drug was life-changing for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 19, 2023

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Probably the worst decision I have ever made was to go on this pill. I decided to wait a few months in order for my mood to improve since I am aware it takes a few months for your body to regulate the hormones. I had just switched from Alesse because my doctor recommended me to try Yaz to see if I would like it more as the periods are shorter. My irritability, anxiety, and depression were at an all-time high during the 7 months I was taking this pill. I was convinced I had BPD because of how insane I felt. It ruined a lot of my relationships and I was very suicidal. As soon as I got off of it, back on Alesse, my fav, I felt amazing again and normal. I also felt super nauseous and my heart rate was always irregular. My friends have all had similar experiences with Yaz and I really would not recommend it if you are a young girl in her late teens (I’m 19). Hope this saves somone’s time, I really recommend Alesse if u can take it!"

• Kez
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2018

Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I have had severe depression and anxiety since my early teens. I’m now 29 and last year I went off Effexor (antidepressant) as it stopped working. I went on a number of antidepressants after that, the last one was Prozac, which gave me the worst acne of my life, even 6 months after I came off it. I’ve been on Yasmin for just a month, and finally my acne has calmed down. My skin is almost entirely clear, my moods have stabilised (still get a bit depressed and anxious but recover quickly) and my boobs have gone up TWO CUPS SIZES! I have always been really flat-cheated and suddenly I have boobs, it’s great. They are painful, hopefully that subsides. Even if they go back to normal, I am so thankful to Yasmin. I feel sane again!"

• kgirl...
• March 6, 2011

Gianvi (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Gianvi is the only birth control I've ever used, and granted I've only been on it two weeks, but so far I LOVE IT. Not only am I less irritable, judgmental, and teary, but for the first time in months I am able to fall asleep without using melatonin or any other sleep aid. Also, my sex drive has way increased. I haven't felt bloated, but breasts are a little larger. I have noticed that if I don't take the pill within the same hour range I am a little "off" emotionally. But if I keep it regular- I feel better than I have in years."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2021

Vestura (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I am a 39-year old woman. I started taking Vestura five weeks ago to help with extreme mood swings during PMS. It's been 10 years since I last used birth control pills. I skipped the placebo pills and went into the next pack of active pills as advised by my doctor, but a week into the new pack I experienced medium-to-heavy breakthrough bleeding, cramps, nausea, and emotional distress, including crying spells and passive suicidal thoughts. I do have a history of anxiety and depression, but I'm concerned about continuing to take this pill if there's a possibility it's bringing on these intense emotions. I've decided to stop taking it rather than "wait it out" another few months."

• Anonymous
• June 25, 2008

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Yaz is great. I have been taking it for about 6 months and my period is only about three days long and very light. Before starting Yaz I had PMS for about a week and I would cry everyday. Now, I have no signs of PMS. I love Yaz."

• Anonymous
• April 17, 2010

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I was given Yaz because of my PMDD and misplaced ovaries that made ovulation exceptionally painful. My friend and her mother were instantly concerned because of my friend's bad experience with Yaz. She had migraines, anxiety and gained a lot of weight on it. I fared much better than my friend. My acne didn't go away, but it's not AS bad. My ovaries aren't hurting nearly as much, I don't have anymore cramps, my mood swings are much more manageable, and my periods aren't all over the map anymore (the doctor actually laughed when I showed him the calendar I used to track it!) I have gained weight on Yaz. I'm going to guess I've gained about 1/2 a pound, and that is in my boobs. I am finally out of an A cup and I am thrilled about it!"

• life...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2017

Loryna (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I tried to take beyaz again which was the only birthcontrol I liked ever. My insurance refuses to cover it, so I figured a yaz generic would be similiar enough. I FIRMLY BELIEVE WHATS IN THIS GENERIC IS NOT AT ALL THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL. How could the same exact medicine affect me so negatively. I took this for two weeks and felt like I was physically having a panic attack all the time. I got this to help me during my hardest time of period. (right before I get it) and spent these past two weeks losing my mind. I do not even believe the positive reviews on this site are legitimate. I was tired, hungry, nauseous and unable to do my daily tasks. No sex drive. I tried taking it at night to combat these negative things. No escape. Don't take it"

• Anonymous
• August 20, 2019

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "So I was put on this pill about 4 months ago because I had lost my period for over 9-10months due to rapid weight loss and I had done everything to try and get it back soooo the gynaecologist put me on Yaz to force me to get my period. I think the pill is great, I don’t really experience a lot of the side effects except from a little weight gain which I don’t know is from not going to the gym consistently like I used to or from water retention. But I have noticed that my boobs have grown like 2 sizes bigger. I also get headaches once and a while but that’s not a big deal."

• HAano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 26, 2021

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I'm a forty year old, single queer woman. I take Yaz for PDD, not for actual birth control. First month on Yaz was completely horrible, my face broke out, and flushed red and hot every night before bed. I had constant breast tenderness for a month, along with spotting, and cramping. My PMS felt out of control. But once I passed the 1.5 month mark, everything evened out and my terrible PDD and heavy, painful periods disappeared. I wish I had given it a try earlier."

• Anonymous
• May 14, 2008

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Taking Yaz was great. However, I did not know this until I stopped taking it only a month after being on it. My doctor recommended Yaz to help regulate my periods and premenstrual tension syndrome (PMS). It worked with the PMS, but my periods continued to be very light for an entire week and heavy for several days following. This is the reason I stopped taking them. Now I wonder If I made a mistake. The irritability and stress is back, I'm tired, eating uncontrollably and overall I don't feel well."

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2008

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I've been on Yaz for almost two years now and I wouldn't change it for anything. It was my first birth control and I love it. I take it at night at a set time and it doesn't cause any side effects such as nausea. I reccomend Yaz to everyone. It really does work!"

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2009

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I've been using Yaz since June of 2007. I love how it's made my life sooo much better. I was on a generic pill prior to Yaz and my cramps were worse than they ever had been, my mood was all over the place, and my periods were still irregular and lasted anywhere from 7-12 days. I told my doctor that I had spent a good two hours crying over a lost sock one month. She told me I probably had PMDD and to try Yaz. The first few months were full of crazy mood swings, probably while my body adjusted to it, but since then I've not had any problems with this pill. I'm very light and regular and they only last 3 to 5 days. My mood doesn't change and neither has my appetite. Everyone is different, but that's been my experience."

• Used...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 22, 2019

Gianvi (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I started taking this as a teen when my psychiatrist recommended that I ask an OBGYN about it for mood regulation. I came off of it for a few years wanting to take a more natural approach but ultimately decided that being on this was in the best interest of my mental health. I am aware of the risks but to put it into perspective my dr says that you’re taking more of a risk with your life every time you get in a car than you do taking this pill."

• Great...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2021

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I've had a v positive experience with Yaz (Eloine in the UK) which has completely cleared up my previously debilitating PMDD. All of my symptoms have gone: the fatigue, nausea, difficulty concentrating, depression, anxiety, foggy-headedness, bloating, water retention, cravings, muscle aches and insomnia. I've been taking it continuously for four months and, although for the first few weeks I noticed some of the side effects mentioned on the leaflet, such as tearfulness and breast swelling (also, I was hornier than usual!), these went and left me feeling really good. I don't notice a single side effect now, and I have more consistent energy and happiness. Also, no weight gain to speak of: I just had some fluctuations in water retention during the first month, and my shape has slightly changed (a little less fat on my stomach/more on my hips), but it's not extreme and I feel good. I definitely recommend trying Yaz for PMDD, and I hope your experience is as good as mine!"

• Pray...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2018

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "On my 2nd day of YAZ and I’m already quitting it tomorrow. It’s currently 4:09 in the morning and haven’t slept since taking the pill 2 days ago. My hearts been beating rapidly since I started and having palpitations."