Yaz for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• 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 up 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!"

• lakers
• November 23, 2009

"My doctor started me on Yaz about a month and 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."

• perpl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2021

"Last month after one of the worst PMDD episodes (ER trips, over drinking breakdown, rage) I decided to just start the pill and give it a go, a month later and I'm cautiously optimistic and very confused. Started my period today and scratching my head as I've got barely any stomach cramps/ no back pain/ migraines in the week leading up to it so I'm rather confused. Felt rather sad the last few days, been watching sad commercials and crying and feeling somewhat guilty so I was expecting this to be the start of my horrific PMDD setting in, only to find - I started my period today lol. My boobs are fuller (no complaints there at all, yay!), rather perplexed, having suffered from PMDD since I was 13 it feels like a total new experience, this must be how normal people felt getting their period?! I was going to go for the coil but I wanted to go for a less invasive procedure first, wow. All I can say is wow and I hope this continues to work for me, I really recommend at least giving this a go!!"

• Nope
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2021

"Never felt this way on a BC it was only my 4th day on the generic version of Yaz. I got a terrible headache and then couldn't sleep at all until 3am. I stopped taking the pill and the day after I still had a headache. My mood went down really bad and anxiety came back. I only had mild anxiety on Nuva Ring and heard Yaz helped with PMDD. My PMDD was way better without taking these pills. I am also taking Venlafaxine for my anxiety and maybe the combination of the drospirenone and my dose was too much. I started getting cystic acne that I never got before. My face was pretty clear with a tiny pimple or two. On this for only 4 days and I woke up with acne marks that hurt so bad. I scar easily so I couldn't continue this BC, I'm happy it worked for everyone else."

• Lou
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2021

"After 4 days, I'm giving this a miss. Prescribed for PMDD and peri menopause symptoms. Terrible nausea and anxiety. I'm not looking to make things worse than they are. One day off it and feel better already. I'll just have to keep enduring these terrible periods until I am blessed with menopause."

• Raven
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2019

"I was prescibed Yaz to stop my heavy periods that made me anemic but in the first month of taking it, I was spotting EVERY SINGLE DAY for the whole month which pretty much defeats the purpose. It also made my skin really dull & dry and made my acid reflux worse. Read that we have to take it at exactly the same time everyday. Daily spotting just because there is just slight discrepency in time taken (5-10mins off) is not worth it in my case. I am stopping it for the sake of my health."

• coco
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2022

"I think it's important to share my experience on this birth control since I was initially so so scared to take it. I LOVED Yaz! I took it to ease my PMDD, which gave me terrible mood swings 2 weeks before my period to the point where I felt like I was ruining my relationships. I noticed a difference like halfway into my first pack. My mood was in normal range during my PMS days, and for the first time I actually felt sane and clear-headed. It was absolutely amazing. Plus, I lost about 8 pounds (I think related to bloating from PMDD), and my boobs looked great. I did notice a decrease in sex drive but the positives of this birth control were just too much to care, and it didn't strain my relationship at all. Unfortunately I have to stop taking Yaz because of migraines with aura and a risk for stroke, I technically wasn't supposed to take this birth control at all for that reason."

• julrbel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2022

"I was honestly terrified reading the reviews before talking to my Dr about Yaz but we came to the conclusion that this is the best possible option for me. I mainly got on Yaz for my PMDD and acne and have seen a significant improvement for both. My acne is practically nonexistent on my face now and I have very minor PMS symptoms. I saw many reviews saying weight gain can occur but I lost 20 lbs so far. I do have extreme cravings but have gotten pretty good at suppressing them and eating only in moderation. My breasts have grown probably a whole cup size and are extremely tender however. Despite that, Yaz was a great option for me and helped me significantly when antidepressants couldn’t."

• Nat
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 9, 2021

"I've taking Yaz for 7 months already. It saved my life as for the past 2-3 years I have had really bad mood swings. It started when I was 28. I've never had menstrual pain that intense as well. Yaz helped me a lot - no more mood swings, I don't cry anymore and I don't have any menstrual pain and breast pain. It also helped me to recover from depression I've experienced for the past 2 years (I started feeling better after therapy and thanks to tranquilizers, but Yaz helped me to adjust after I cancelled my meds). I don't need painkillers anymore during my period. I haven't gained weight and my skin is the same as it was before, but I have 2 side effects as well. First, I almost lost my libido. I don't have any sex drive. Second, the rare times when I do, I have problems with the lubrication."

• Marla
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2019

"I have hormonal acne, and my doctor said Yaz will helped me to remove my hormonal acne specially on my cheeks. But in the 1st month I felt a tenderness in my breast. It got bigger but my hormonal acne got triggered. Then I got my period. But, after my cycle my acne got triggered again. So iItried it again for another month, I finished it but my hormonal acne got worsen so I stopped and tried another pill."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2022

"I had my fallopian tubes fully removed after Mirena for 11 years and deciding I didn't want more kids. My period was non existent for the time on Mirena so I only had my teenage years of periods to compare and suddenly as a 32 year old I was experiencing similar emotional/mental troubles as I had when I was a kid. Irrational thoughts, depression, anxiety, mood swings, crying constantly for no reason, hopelessness. I'd come out of this period fog and feel fine and be confused about why everything felt so dire just days before. My Dr started me on Yaz 2 months ago and my H cup breasts have gotten so big that none of my bras fit anymore (as if I needed them to be bigger?!) I have acne that won't clear, I've been bleeding in between periods along with uterine & vaginal pain, my sex drive is dead, hasn't made a difference in my PMDD. I called my Dr this morning and told her everything that's going on and she agreed this clearly isn't the right option for me and is switching me to Prozac."

• adela
• August 23, 2021

"I just took my first one today never have taken birth control I'm 33 and I think I had a 4 second anxiety reaction I had to put cold water on my face and breath in and out now I'm ok maybe I need a lower dosage or I don't know if I was just scared"

• Vana...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2023

"I've had really bad PMS for the past two years. I really think it's PMDD. These pills helped a lot. Just all the PMS symptoms that I've had, like depression, anxiety, headaches, fever, cramps, and fatigue, seem to have been gone. I'm amazed. I feel like myself again. So happy with it."

• Laura
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 7, 2022

"Yaz has been a lifesaver for me emotionally speaking. It helps even out my moods and makes my periods less painful. However, I seem to have negative effects from the generics that does not happen with the true Yaz. Does this happen to anyone else? At $538 for a three month pack now (changed insurance), I'm contemplating going back on the generic, but am scared about my past history (severe anxiety and depression worsened with generic). Anyone else have this?"

• Ally...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 29, 2023

"I started YAZ for PMS and severe hormonal acne. I've been on it for four months now and these are the severe side effects that have not ceased: extremely emotional/hormonal (I cry once a day), no difference in acne, painful intercourse and low libido, constant chest pain, muscle cramps. I figured I'd get right to the point! Everyone is different, but this is how the pill affected me. I will say it helped tremendously with my endometriosis pain and period length, and it has slightly helped with the aggressive mood swings."

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2012

"I have been suffering from PMDD since I was 13. Now, at age 41, finally Yaz dramatically changed my life."

• Ktna
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 21, 2021

"I wish I had started Yaz years sooner! Totally life changing for me with my PMDD. I take continuously for 2+ years now- cleared up my acne & the severe moods. I've not had any negative side effects"

• soapy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2020

"For me, Yaz was terrible, I couldn't stop crying, I couldn't do any of my work, I could barely pull myself out of bed."

• ms_fa...
• January 15, 2010

"This is the best medicine I have ever found to treat this disorder. I would not stop taking it even if the FDA tried to recall it. I can function like a normal person after suffering for many years."

• Saman...
• January 3, 2020

"I've used Yaz for 2 weeks now to regulate my cycle. Yesterday I got admitted at hospital with yeast infraction. The pain is so unbeatable"

• Mom
• June 6, 2008

"This medication has worked great for me so far. I've been taking it for three months."

• Irmiux
• February 4, 2009

"Yaz has been really effective. It is my third month taking it and my periods are normal. They last three days, they used to last nine to ten days. I'm happy with Yaz."

• Alanah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2023

"Yaz honestly changed my life for the better. If you have severe pmd or suspected pmdd you need to give this a go."

• Anonymous
• June 12, 2009

"My mood swings were worse than before and I had no sex drive. My zits got worse and my breasts hurt all the time."

• Anonymous
• May 4, 2009

"I have been taking Yaz for about a month now and so far so good. Other than some nausea, I've had no problems. Hopefully that doesn't change."