Yaz for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• Can...
• April 28, 2018

"I started taking Yaz about 6 months ago. I suffer from very severe and painful PMDD and periods (I bloat for like 10 days before my period), have had a fibroid removed, ovarian cyst ruptures, etc., etc. (just bad luck overall with my reproductive system). Docs have put me on a lot of pills in the past. I have to say Yaz is the only pill that has ever helped with my physical symptoms. But it has also had the most crippling effect on my mental health. I've experienced sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, and worthlessness like never before. I cry at the drop of a hat (not normal for me), I can't focus (and I'm in grad school). If my boyfriend doesn't text me back for a couple of hours, I'm basically on my deathbed. It's crazy. I really thought I was going super crazy, but I'm pretty sure it's this pill. I'm going to see a doc about it to see what they have to say. It sucks what we have to go through - choosing between pain and discomfort or damaged emotional health!"

• Anonymous
• August 20, 2019

"So I was put on this pill about 4 months ago because I had lost my period for over 9-10 months due to rapid weight loss, and I had done everything to try and get it back, so the gynecologist 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 for 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 in a while, but that’s not a big deal."

• emm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2021

"It’s been 2 to 3 years since I have had PMDD. I had terrible anxiety, crying spells, I felt rejected, and I had insomnia every month and never really realized it was PMDD. About 6 months ago, I talked to my mom about it, and she told me it was probably PMDD because she had the same thing. Yaz was the solution for her. So, I tried it with hope it would work for me. Unfortunately, it didn’t help me. I believe it even made it worse, I had anxiety panics during the night, which I rarely had before. Also, it really affected my libido, and I never wanted to have sex with my boyfriend. I was really feeling desperate and feeling that nothing would work for me until I tried the antidepressant Citalopram. For me, it was life-changing, I take 10 mg every day, and I have almost no more symptoms of PMDD. It has worked really great for me. So, I would say try Yaz first, because it worked for my mom and it worked for a lot of women, and if it doesn’t work, try Citalopram! It is really life-changing for me :)"

• kay...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2023

"Yaz literally saved my life. I'd been suffering from PMDD for several years without knowing, and after a lot of digging later, I discovered I might have it. I genuinely could not live the way I was anymore and was about to end my life. I was desperate for anything to make it so I could breathe again (I was so incredibly depressed and anxious I'd have panic attacks for hours every day, multiple times a day, and couldn't get out of bed to go to the bathroom. I couldn't stand in the shower without sobbing, etc., for 3 weeks straight each month. It was impossible to function. I tried this. It took about 2 months for me to start feeling alive. I have to be very rigid about taking this at the same time every day, if I am an hour or two off for 2 days in a row, all my symptoms come back in full swing and usually stay for at least a month straight, and there is nonstop bleeding/spotting. The only side effect I have experienced so far (it has been about 13 months) are minor headaches every once in a while. It saved me."

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2009

"I took Yaz because of my problems with tiredness and heavy mood swings. While on the pill, I noticed it made them 1,000,000 times worse. However, it did make my periods light, which was super nice for a change. I took this pill for only 3-4 months, then had to switch because my boyfriend and family were sick of me being moody all the time."

• Cal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2021

"Yaz completely gave me my life back. I had/have really bad PMDD that was affecting my life heavily. I wish PMDD was a more commonly known thing, it so easily gets brushed off as PMS or moodiness, as I did for about a year. I didn't know it existed until a few months ago, hence not looking for a cure. I think I'll take this forever, the improvement is unbelievable. PMDD is all but gone. Also worth mentioning, I add vitamin B6 in the PMS period, but it's definitely predominantly the Yaz that's fixed me."

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

"On my 2nd day of Yaz, and I’m already quitting it tomorrow. It’s currently 4:09 in the morning, and I haven’t slept since taking the pill 2 days ago. My heart's been beating rapidly since I started, and having palpitations."

• PMD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2023

"I have tried every single birth control out there, the depo shot, mini pill, ring, patch, sponge, you name it, I’ve tried it. They have all made me feel like I was losing my mind or would affect my moods severely. I gained weight on the depo, which didn’t help with my mental health issues. I finally saw a doctor and told them all of my concerns. They told me I was suffering from PMDD, and everything made sense. A couple of weeks before my period, I would turn into Wolverine. It wasn’t good for me or my family, especially my partner, because I would pick fights, literally for no reason. I have been on YAZ for one month now, and I was hesitant because of some of the negative reviews. But I took the risk and am so glad I did. I did not get my period, my acne is disappearing (I have severe bacne), I can speak calmly to my kids if they’re acting out, and I haven’t argued with my partner. I can sleep again! You just need to try everything until you find the perfect BC. It’s YAZ for me."

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2011

"I have been taking Yaz for roughly around 7 years, it was a miracle pill for my PMDD when I first started taking it. Over the past 3-4 years, I have not been feeling up to par. Severe allergies, fatigue, mouth ulcers, no interest in sex, moodiness, and stomach pain are just a few of the things I had been experiencing. After a bout of moodiness and having to be talked to twice at work (this never happens, I pride myself on my work ethic), I finally decided to check into the background and rare side effects of Yaz. I have been experiencing all of them! I'm not suggesting this will happen to everyone, but if you start to not quite feel yourself, it never hurts to check into your medication's background. I will stop taking Yaz!"

• tig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2022

"I was a little nervous to start Yaz because I had a bad experience with Alesse years ago (it made my mood a lot worse). I started Yaz due to irregular periods and significant PMS symptoms. I take it with no breaks (no placebo pills) as per my gynecologist, and it has made a significant positive impact on my life. I had noticed that my mood is generally a lot more stable during pregnancy, and this is very similar since I do not ovulate. I'm happier, feel more even-keeled, and it has even increased my libido. I haven't noticed any side effects, and my weight has been stable (I'm on the 3rd pack currently)."

• mrs...
• June 29, 2009

"I've only been taking this for one month for premenstrual dysphoric disorder and haven't even had my first period on it. So far, I have felt generally more level and have found I have more energy. I take it at 10 PM, so any nausea is while I sleep. I have been waking at 5 AM, but slowly things are improving on that front. I used to have joint pain with my PMDD, and my knee joints don't hurt anymore. I have gained 2 pounds, but I have also been eating winter comfort food, so it could be that! I plan to exercise now my energy is returning, so hopefully I can start to lose all my pregnancy weight from 2 pregnancies. So far, so good - actually interested to see if my periods are lighter as they were awful before."

• pin...
• November 21, 2015

"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 Flow's 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 crazier and depressed. It sucked! I've been off of it for two days, and I'm finally feeling better. Nope! Not for me."

• Anonymous
• December 5, 2008

"I have taken other BCPs over time, but Yaz is the best. After 2 years on it, I no longer have a period, no cramps, and my face has cleared up. But also, it has helped with my mood swings and irritability. I am worried about the blood clots and cancer stuff as I get older. I am not a smoker, but my sister was and died from a blood clot. She was on birth control, but not Yaz."

• Yuc...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 18, 2018

"I went on Yaz for 4 years starting from the age of 14, then switched off because of mid-cycle bleeding. I went on Tri Cyclen Lo for a couple of years, took a break from the pill for a couple of 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."

• Sad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 15, 2018

"Yaz improved my PMS symptoms, however, I noticed a dramatic increase of melasma (dark spots) on my face. After researching, I found this to be a possible side effect. I stopped taking it approximately 6 months ago, and the spots have been fading gradually. Personally, I think there are too many potential side effects to risk taking this medication."

• Rox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 13, 2024

"It took a best friend of mine to tell me, “You don’t function for half the month because of your PMDD,” and my doctor also finally diagnosing me with PMDD for me to finally try birth control. I still can’t believe how much these little pills have changed my life for the better, and I’ve been taking it for 5 months. The amount of progress I’ve made in my life in these months is unreal to me. I now see how the PMDD was making my life so unnecessarily hard. I still have some mild symptoms but NOTHING like it was before finally getting on Yaz. If you’re skeptical about trying this, I’d say go for it because you don’t know until you try it… it could be life-changing, in a good way. I’m grateful. I did experience slight weight gain but soon enough I’ll exercise again so I can aim to reach optimal health. In conclusion, Yaz is amazingly effective to treat PMDD."

• gui...
• March 27, 2013

"I loved this pill. I was taking it for PMDD as well as very painful and heavy periods. I took it for about three months with no side effects except my breasts grew a full cup size and were incredibly sensitive. Then on my fourth month, I had breakthrough bleeding the whole month! I wish this hadn't happened as I was really happy with Yaz. My doctor just switched me to Yasmin, so we will see!"

• Tro...
• July 22, 2009

"I've suffered from severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder my entire adult life. Yaz has been wonderful for me. I began taking it nearly 2 years ago. It took some time for my body to adjust to Yaz, probably more than 6 months. The main side effect for me was heavy bleeding. I've found Yaz to be wonderful as long as I take it religiously at the same time each day, within 1-2 hours. Deviation seems to bring on side effects. I recently switched from taking it before bed to taking it in the morning. The PMS mid-cycle was terrible. I may have to add a low dose of Prozac to help me through the adjustment."

• mac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2022

"I've only taken it for a month so far, but I do notice a positive effect. My PMDD made me near suicidal, crying a lot, etc., to the point where I would just isolate myself from others to hide it. I didn't notice any of those problems this first month on this pill. I didn't even bloat or have oily skin like I used to. The first few days were weird, just adjusting to a new med. I got headaches for a couple of days. I've had consistently weird dreams and issues sleeping while on Yaz. I've had more of an appetite, but that may just be from going to the gym more recently. I didn't notice any real weight gain. If weird dreams are the price to pay for this drug, it's worth it. My mental health is definitely in my control now. I hope this drug continues working."

• tex...
• February 19, 2012

"Started taking Yaz for heavy periods and very severe PMS/PMDD. Two weeks into the first pack, and I started bleeding. Not just normal, but really bad bleeding. A week later, and I was in the emergency room being admitted for severe blood loss and had 3 units of blood transfused."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 20, 2022

"I did have stubborn acne and hair loss for years, and I was diagnosed with PCOS, but never considered OCP as my period was 'regular.' When it became irregular for 2 months, I considered Yaz, and this is a lifesaver for me. It improved my skin, reduced my hair loss, my period became lighter, and that severe chronic pain is gone (which, to my doctor seemed to be endometriosis, as the pill improved my chronic abdominal pain). I didn't know that I have PMDD, but after reading, I knew it. I will get severely depressed and suicidal in a cyclical way and have zero energy, but now I am much better. I know it has risks, but what I was going through was disabling. For side effects: I had spotting for a whole month, then it improved to a few light spots, I had headache, nausea, and breast pain for a month, then all improved, so you have to wait and see how your body reacts to it."

• Zar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2020

"I started Yaz a month and a half ago, and the first month was great. I almost thought this would be it, but suddenly my head started to fog, and I would be unfocused and tired every day for no reason. Other than that, the constant cramps, back pain, and decrease in my libido made me realize this was not good for me. I had high expectations that weren't fulfilled. I wish for new users to find this helpful."

• Zoe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 29, 2022

"Took this to treat PMDD. Took 6 months for my body to settle with this pill as I was suffering side effects and lots of irregular spotting. If you're at the beginning and you are frustrated, you might want to hold off for a couple of months to leave time for your body to get used to it. For me, it worked, I now only have light PMS for 2-3 days per month and barely any spotting or pill side effects. Good luck!"

• lak...
• November 23, 2009

"My doctor started me on Yaz about a month and a half ago for my PMDD disorder. I do not have the weight gain that I would get every month 10 days before my period, and mood swings and the overwhelming feeling of unattractiveness 10 days before my period went away. One side effect that was odd was insomnia and only one panic attack. I'm not sure if the insomnia or panic attack is related to Yaz because I had both 3 to 4 years ago, but it went away. I am 35 years old and have never used the pill before taking Yaz."

• MRS...
• October 5, 2009

"Yaz was great for the first 4 months. I then had a huge jump in my blood pressure. My doctor took me off of it immediately. After one week, my blood pressure started dropping. PLEASE CHECK YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE! I had no clue. I have never had a problem with high blood pressure before taking Yaz."