Yaz User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Swe...
• June 19, 2013

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Before Yaz, I was very moody, almost bipolar, and my periods were very heavy and painful. After Yaz, I am myself again, and my periods are light and regular. I love the feeling of being in control of my body, and Yaz has helped me feel that. It's my miracle."

• Rac...
• June 29, 2009

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I developed premenstrual dysphoric disorder after having my first child and it was unbearable. Two weeks out of every month I would be terribly swollen and bloated, hungry, craving weird things, suffered from insomnia, had headaches and felt tired, and just really sick in general. I was also totally crazy and my moods would go up and down really dramatically. I just finished my first pack of Yaz and it has been AMAZING. Within the first month, ALL of my symptoms have gone away and I feel great. I have even lost some weight. I had a slight headache and nausea the first 2 or 3 days I was on the pill, but other than that, nothing at all. I was afraid to take it because of all the negative reviews, but everyone is different. Worked great for me and has changed my life."

• Ail...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 7, 2024

For Birth Control "I took this pill for 1 year. My experience was very good - overall - my PMDD was almost nonexistent. I would barely bloat or feel my period coming. I had no period pain or cramps (which were really bad) and although I've never suffered from acne, my skin was flawless! However, without any sort of diet change or continuing to be very active (5 days a week), I gained around 25 lbs while on this pill. I really liked how good I was feeling emotionally, but the weight gain was making me miserable, so I decided to stop. I have been off the pill for about 7-8 months now and I can safely say I have returned to my usual weight. However, while on the pill, my breasts grew from an A cup (nothing) to a full C cup and they have decided not to go anywhere. I know everyone's experience is different, but I've been on other hormonal birth control before and none have caused me to gain weight like this pill. I also experienced hair thinning, but I've noticed that has reversed back to normal now. Hope this helps any of you!"

• h_s...
• May 13, 2008

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I started taking Yaz 6 months ago for Premenstrual tension syndrome. I think my PMS would last 2 weeks: lots of bloating, lots of acne, and lots of moodiness and crying. Yaz has been life-changing for me. No more PMS, very little breakouts. No more gaining/losing 10 lbs every month. I have lost 20 lbs to date just because I don't have weird cravings, my energy level is back to normal, and I am 5 lbs from ideal BMI. I feel GREAT! I love Yaz and am so thankful to my doctor."

• Kik...
• August 21, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I got Yaz for my period cramps, and also I was getting acne, which I have never had. Works well for both, no bad side effects so far. This is month 3. Boobs went from humble B's to DD's. I lost a lot of weight and was contemplating a boob job, but not anymore. They filled up and then some. Very tender but FULL. Only giving it a 9 because of the breast tenderness."

• Haf...
• July 20, 2016

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I've been on Yaz for 7 months now, and I am extremely happy with it. I was always a ravenous, aching, emotional mess before my period. It was hard for me to function when I was in uni since I could skip classes and lie in bed and cry. I couldn't do that when I started working, though. Yaz now makes me a functional human being every day of the month, and even gave me clear skin and an increase in appetite as add-on rewards! The adjustment period was shitty for me because I breakthrough bled my way through my first three months on Yaz, had really bad mood swings that came without notice, and then had a two-week long period. After that period, though, my body has accepted Yaz as its own, and my life is stellar!"

• kel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 15, 2020

For Acne "I've been using Yaz as a form of birth control but also for my moderate, persistent acne (tried everything in 5 years). I would say the first 3 months were terrible. My acne has never been worse, so be prepared. But now, I'm 7 months into it and my skin is the clearest it has been in years. I still have pimples, but they are really small and go away in a day, and it could also be because I'm eating really bad at the moment. The only negative thing is it has made me a bit more anxious and prone to crying. Even if my gynecologist says it's impossible, I've noticed that I'm way more sensitive than before. Even little things make me cry. But anyway, I suggest you try it if you don't want babies and acne. Just be patient, I know it can be tough the first months, but it's worth it! I also haven't noticed a gain in weight, and I guess it's because it is a low dosage pill. Good luck!"

• Eva...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2016

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I'm just simply amazed, and I hope this continues to work. I've only taken 2 doses of Yaz, and I went from constantly struggling with physical and emotional symptoms of PMDD and overall hormonal imbalancement to feeling much more at peace with myself. I feel light, and my body feels calm. I had anxiety, anger, I was hypersensitive and so negative - I felt it physically. I would physically shake from anger. I could feel my uterus contract and cramp up when I got hurt and was angry. My PMDD had started early just 3 days ago when my breasts just felt so heavy with cysts that were so painful - it hurt to just get out of bed. I could sleep all day. I was cranky and could not stand being touched by my BF. Constipation and lots of gas as well."

• gee...
• June 7, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on Yaz for about 6 months. A couple of weeks ago, I was finding it hard to breathe and having chest pains. To my complete surprise, doctors found I had multiple blood clots in both my lungs blocking almost my entire airway and admitted me into the hospital straight away. I am a healthy 23-year-old, and doctors said they have never seen a PE (pulmonary embolism) as bad as mine. Tests came back confirming that the clots were caused by my Yaz pill. They told me that had I waited a couple more days, I could have dropped down dead without any warning. Very scary to know the pill can cause this much damage to the body. I don't know how they are still producing and selling this pill. After my near-death experience, I will NEVER recommend this pill."

• sdu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2023

For Birth Control "I remember reading all kinds of mixed reviews before starting this pill and was kind of worried. I have taken many brands of birth control pills in the past, but I always experienced spotting, and I was fed up. My doctor put me on Yaz, and it changed my entire life… for the worst. Although the spotting and the physical side effects went away, the negative change it had on my mood and my personality was awful. I suffered from anxiety and depression my entire life, but it was always manageable. After starting the pill, I experienced SEVERE anxiety and depression. My mood was always bad, I was always upset and anxious, I would have random outbursts over absolutely nothing. I was an emotional wreck, and I couldn’t control myself at all. I’ve been off of it for 6 days now, and I’m back to my normal self again."

• poo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 21, 2013

For Acne "Gosh, I feel sorry for myself - tried everything, except (Ro)-accutane. Many thousands were spent without any success, and many years went by just trying to hide this bad skin. The irony is that I have acne on my body and less on my face. Yep, and excessive hair is just the icing on the cake! I have hormonal imbalances, thus, I knew that nothing topical would help for good. Nevertheless, I was afraid to try birth control pills. Anyway, Yaz was invented quite recently. So, girls and women, if you have hormonal problems, Yaz is the best thing around. I can put whatever on my skin now (like night cream), and my skin is perfect. No clogged pores, no inflammation, nothing. I can go outside without skin makeup, which was an impossible thing just two years ago."

• CCa...
• May 23, 2019

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I got diagnosed with PMDD when I was 16, and I was put on Yaz the day my symptoms started to occur (ovulation), and it worked almost immediately. I haven’t had an issue since with pregnancy or PMDD. This medication does make me slightly nauseous, and since taking it, my appetite has changed a lot, and some foods I once loved now repulse me, but it’s manageable and way better than dealing with PMDD."

• bee...
• June 7, 2010

For Acne "I have tried everything from Proactiv to Skin I.D. to Murad, and nothing has worked for my acne until I got on Yaz. However, don't be discouraged because it does take a couple of weeks to months for your body to adjust to the hormones, and essentially your skin may worsen. I was on the pill for about a year and literally never had to worry about a breakout. I got off for about 8 months and just started back on it a week ago because my skin started to get really bad again. My face is the worst I've ever seen it right now, but I know sticking with it will be worth it. It is so hard dealing with acne, and there are nights when I just cry to my mom because I don't even want to show my face in public. But trust me, Yaz is worth the wait, so stick it out."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2020

For Acne "I was prescribed Yaz a month ago due to hormonal imbalance, cystic acne, and water weight. I just finished my first pack and wanted to share with all of you. I have lost some water weight, and my mood/hormones have leveled so much! Before, I was around an 8 around PMS, but I haven’t felt above a 3 in weeks. This acne, however, is horrible. It has completely wrecked my skin. Every day, I have new cystic bumps along my cheeks and jawline. My doc wants me to give it a full 3 months, but I seriously don’t know if I can continue with my face like this. I’m 30, not 15. I have been using BP and been prescribed Retin-A to help. I am beyond embarrassed by it, so hopefully it gets better. Before Yaz, I would get maybe a handful of cystic acne around my period, but I have a new bump every day since I started."

• mta...
• November 4, 2019

For Acne "I went on Yaz to help with my hormonal acne. The first month on Yaz made my skin flare up horribly, it was the most painful thing ever. Dealing with it was very hard, it was painful and just horrible to look at. After 3 months, my skin started to clear up like crazy! It used to be crazy bumpy with many pimples, and now my skin is very smooth with less than 4 active pimples, and I no longer am in pain. ACNE WILL GET SO MUCH WORSE BEFORE IT GETS BETTER. Please stick through it because I was one of those people who thought it wasn’t going to get better. Pros: skin eventually cleared up, weight stayed the same, my boobs grew a lot bigger (I went from a B to a C). I now have very light and short periods compared to before. I also barely get cramps anymore, and they aren’t very painful (they used to be horrible). It also is working as a contraceptive. Cons: my boobs were sore almost every day, but as the months went by, it now feels normal."

• MRG...
• August 17, 2010

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I suffered with PMDD for over 20 years. This included bad acne, terrible mood swings, recurring infections such as bladder and yeast, having to be bedridden the entire week prior to my period, terrible joint pain, and water retention. I had seen all types of doctors, given tests for diabetes to STDs- as they couldn't figure out what was ailing me. I had doctors recommend Prozac and large amounts of Ibuprofen... none of this helped. It was by luck, my doctor was not available and I saw a different physician that prescribed Yaz. I can honestly say this medicine has CHANGED MY LIFE. I feel like a new person and spent 20 years in pain. Thank you Yaz for giving me my life back- I LOVE THIS MEDICATION AND MY NEW LIFE!"

• Gra...
• March 30, 2017

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I started having PMDD when I was 24. I would be depressed and suicidal for 3 weeks every month, and I knew those feelings were not real, so I tried to fight it by exercising, yoga, massage, and oils. After 3 years, I finally decided to try birth control. I've read bad reviews about Yaz, but it's what doctors recommend for PMDD. I decided to give it a shot. The first week, I felt nauseous with migraines. But in the first month, my suicidal idealizations are gone, and I felt like I'm just having normal PMS. I'm starting my 3rd pack and really happy with the results."

• roy...
• April 23, 2008

For Acne "I have been taking Yaz for about two months now. I stopped taking birth control about two years ago and started to break out with acne horribly. I was on the patch and gained about fifteen pounds. I lost all of that weight and now am 117 lbs again. I was worried that I would gain weight after losing it, so my dermatologist told me to use Yaz. Yaz has been wonderful. I have not broken out severely, maybe one or two on my chin. It is completely fabulous for acne and for birth control."

• sas...
• April 8, 2013

For Acne "I have had acne for 5 years. Tried everything, topicals, antibiotics, not doing anything, diet changes...nothing worked. I was so sad and desperate and felt so ugly all the time. Then I finally gave in and tried Yaz. Almost immediately, acne improved. A year later, I never break out anymore! It's so amazing and now I'm so much happier and more confident. And my hyperpigmentation is finally having a chance to fade out without new ones popping up. I had no side effects at all. This has turned my life around, but it's still a medicine that may have side effects, but it's worked for me, so it may work for you as well."

• ana...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 29, 2019

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I began using Yaz 7 months ago on my mother and sister's recommendation (my sister also suffers from PMDD and has been taking Yaz for years). For the first few months, I saw a drastic improvement: my mood was better, my skin cleared up, my boobs got bigger, etc. However, I have recently decided to come off Yaz as I was starting to experience negative side effects, mainly the worsening of my mood. I was suffering from immense mood swings and a lot of the time feeling very depressed. My periods were becoming irregular (for example, coming before I had begun the sugar pills), and I also started suffering from severe headaches every day. Now, every experience is different as my sister has had no trouble for years, so I think it is worth a try, however, I strongly suggest you keep some sort of record of all the symptoms you are feeling and keep an eye out as it took me a while to realize things were going downhill again."

• Anonymous
• June 24, 2011

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I had horrible PMDD that lasted 2 weeks every month that translates into half of my life. During PMDD, I suffered from depression, fatigue, and mood swings. I was a completely different person. It interfered with my work, and I was calling in sick at least every other month. I am convinced my boss thought I was faking illness because of the frequency of calling in sick, and I never 'sounded' sick. Anyway, thanks to Yaz, my life has changed so much for the better. Sometimes I will have a little PMS mood swing, but nothing like before. My energy and moods stay consistent through the month now. It is wonderful to feel back in control of my emotions. Thanks, Yaz."

• Emz...
• April 29, 2021

For Acne "My doctor put me on Yaz for post-pill acne and said to try it for 3 months and see how I liked it. It made my skin terrible for the first 2 months. Extreme purging of acne on my chin and jaw. It also made me very emotional. I was so close to stopping taking it, but I wanted to remain hopeful after the 3-month period that things would get better, so I suffered through the purging. I’m just about to start month 4, and I have had no acne for the last 2 weeks, and my skin is almost perfect. I’m stuck with some post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from the purging, but concealer can cover it up while my vitamin C serum does its thing. My face feels so soft and completely clear as of right now, and my period is so light with minimal cramping. My insurance covers almost the entire cost of it, so I’ll stick with it for a while and see if it keeps my skin clear! Definitely worth a try if you’re willing to go through the purging for a while, first month or two."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2018

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Taking Yaz for 6 months now, and it's been life-changing. The anger, depression, and anxiety have decreased tenfold. I am taking the brand and forking over that $$$ every month. Fearful to take the generic and go through the symptoms again. Anyone else have good experiences with the generic Yaz?"

• sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I started using Yaz to treat my PCOS and excess facial hair growth. I always felt depressed, but I kind of dealt with it, it wasn't that bad until I started taking this pill. First, I was crying every night for no reason. I had terrible headaches (something that never happened to me before), and my anxiety and depression are at their highest. I'm having really dark thoughts, and I'm so scared because I think I will hurt myself or my family. And don't get me started on obsessive thoughts, they make me hate myself. Do not take this pill for any reason!"

• ECa...
• October 31, 2018

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Around my 20s, I started having depression, rage, general apathy, and anxiety. It didn't occur to me for years that these symptoms were due to PMDD. I started taking Yaz at 36, and I'm now 43 and have just stopped taking it due to mineral deficiencies detected while checking my bloodwork for something else. Yaz was working for me. No more horrible mood swings, my relationship is better, my skin cleared up. It was great! Now, I have anxiety attacks, depression, it's much easier to gain weight, and I now have increased blood pressure, and my pulse is elevated at rest. Yaz literally saved my life for years, but now, I'm taking natural supplements for mood/mental health, thyroid, and mineral support. Your heart is nothing to play with. If you are taking this for acne only, then don't. Yaz was designed for women who suffer from PMDD; if you don't already have it, then this particular pill may cause symptoms of it. I use Proactiv, and it works like a champ. Good luck to all of you and be well."