Yasmin and Yaz Recall for Some Batches of Pills Could Be Coming?
The FDA released a warning letter this week sent to Bayer Pharmaceuticals over Yaz and Yasmin problems at the drug makers manufacturing plant in Germany. The letter indicates that Bayer hid out-of-specification test results for key ingredients in the birth control pills and said that several batches of the drugs should have never been released to the public. In what could be a forerunner to a Yasmin and Yaz recall, the FDA has asked for detailed lists of the batches shipped to U.S. customers.
>>FDA LINK: Warning Letter About Manufacturing Problems with Yaz and Yasmin
Yaz and Yasmin are two popular birth control pills manufactured by Bayer that combine the active pharmaceutical ingredient drospirenone with ethinyl estradiol to prevent pregnancy. According to the FDA letter sent to the drug giant, several problems with the manufacturing process were identified at a plant in Germany where drospirenone was produced.
Instead of identifying batches of drugs that may be bad and preventing them from being released to the public, the FDA indicates Bayer took the results of these out-of-compliance drugs and hid them by averaging the numbers with good results. The FDA indicates that this is an “unacceptable practice” and stressed that each of the results should be treated independently.
The FDA said that at least nine batches of drugs, including batches of the progestin drosperinone used in Yas and Yasmin, were shipped to the United States when they should have never left the plant.
Although the FDA is not advising patients to stop using Yaz and Yasmin birth control, and Bayer denies that there are any quality issues with pills currently on the market, it appears that the FDA may be contemplating whether to recall Yaz and Yasmin pills made from batches of drospirenone that could be out-of-specification.
LAWSUITS OVER YAZ AND YASMIN PROBLEMS
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. currently represent women throughout the United States who are pursuing a Yaz lawsuit or Yasmin lawsuit after suffering a heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder problems or sudden death after taking the drug.
The allegations outlined in the FDA warning letter are not the first time that Bayer has run afoul of FDA regulations to put profits before consumer safety when selling these birth control pills. Early this year, Bayer agreed to spend $20 million on a corrective Yaz advertising campaign to address false and misleading statements in earlier ads.
Lawsuits over Yaz and Yasmin allege that Bayer failed to protect the public from certain dangers associated with their birth control pill by failing to properly research their medication or warn about the potential side effects. Drospirenone is unique to Yaz, Yasmin and a generic version sold as Ocella. The progestin increases blood potassium levlels, leading to hyperkalemia, which can result in various Yasmin and Yaz health problems even when it is manufactured properly.
Even before the FDA letter was released outlining Bayer’s failure to adhere to good manufacturing practices, many lawsuits filed against the company alleged that a Yaz recall and Yasmin recall should have been issued after the company began receiving post-marketing reports of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries associated with their drug.
If you, a friend or family member have suffered a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder problems or sudden death after taking Yaz or Yasmin, request a free consultation and claim evaluation.
66 Comments • Add Your Comments
Gina says:
Has anyone reported severe emotional issues on this pill?
Posted on September 30, 2009 at 2:25 pm
MARSHA says:
I need more details on the recall.
Posted on October 5, 2009 at 1:01 pm
ashley says:
I have been taking yaz for two months now and i have had serious emotional issues, ive continued takig them bc i have friends who take it who ha no side affects at all and so i figured that my body just needed to get use to the pills, but now im not so sure.
Posted on October 11, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Lana says:
Emotional issues…..is this true?
Posted on October 20, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Courtney says:
I have been on YAZ for 2 years and love it.. i had emotional issues before i took nd now i good.
Posted on October 20, 2009 at 3:40 pm
sheetal says:
I took YAZ for several months last year and it totally messed me up. Not only did my face never clear up but I suffered serious emotional issues that no one was able to understand.
Posted on October 23, 2009 at 6:27 am
Marla says:
I would like to warn everyone on this pill that you may potentially have IF problems once you stop. If I get through to one person, then I will be happy. I have been suffering from IF and AF problems ever since I went off Yasmin two years ago. Before this pill, I had a “perfect” AF. It is so dangerous to play around with your hormone levels.
No one was around to give me advice about this particular BCP when i started taking it. If you ever want to conceive a child one day, I STRONGLY recommend that you try another BCP (or preferably, another type of contraception altogether). I have had so much heartache because of Yasmin.
Posted on October 23, 2009 at 11:39 am
Christina says:
I just started taking yaz 2 weeks ago and I feel great. I haven’t had a period yet with it, so I guess that will be the real test, but I really feel the same, if not better. I am a little worried about what I read in this article, but I am hoping all will be okay.
Posted on October 25, 2009 at 1:08 am
Bri says:
I started taking yaz two months ago. The first month was troublesome but probably because I missed some pills. I bled for almost two weeks, but that stuff happens on all BCPs. that soon stopped and this month I’ve been fine. I started taking it because my periods are normally extremely heavy (like, “there’s something wrong with me” heavy) and I get really sick to the point where I don’t even want to get out of bed. I feel great now. Really light and practically no sickly side effects at all. I forget im even on it! I don’t really care about the birth control aspect of it but its a nice plus. My body is taking it fine and my blood pressure has stayed normal the whole time as well. I’ve never had a BCP that regulated me so well. So.. This kind of sucks for me if I have to get off it. My doctor is gonna try and get more info on that and the recall and everything and let me know. But hey, general public health is more important than mine. Best of luck to everyone having problems. I hope things get straightened out.
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 3:29 am
anonomys says:
what is IF and AF mean?
Posted on November 1, 2009 at 11:16 am
Jilly says:
I was a mess before Yaz. Yaz cleared the hemorrhaging, cleared up the rosacea and the period “blues.” I”m very happy with the product and my blood levels are normal.
Posted on November 2, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Candace says:
I have been taking yaz for almost 2 years. IT messed me up so bad. I bleed 3 months straight. I got serious stomack pain. Face didnt clear up an i gained alot of weight. The stomack pain was so bad i was in a fetal postion crying my eyes out.
Posted on November 4, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Anna says:
I don’t understand..if it messed you up so bad then why would you continue taking it for 2 years?! Maybe i’m misreading your statement..please clarify..also i’m having a serious debate with myself on wether or not i should start YAZ..there are good reviews but then there are bad…what should i do?
Posted on November 7, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Kayla says:
If you had any emotional problems when using YAZ its because your body doesn’t NEED it. It works the same way as ADHD medicine works for someone with ADHD, if you need it it calms you down, but if you dont it has the opposite effect. YAZ will help someone that has PMDD but if you dont have it then the it would make sense that YAZ would give you “emotional” feelings. Yaz has been amazing for me and my PMDD for the past 3 years.
But im glad i reviewed this site because i have been having some gall bladder issues and im crossing my fingers that they dont have anything to do with YAZ
Posted on November 10, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Melissa says:
i was on for 4 months..bleed for 2 was never feeling right, and emotional i wasnt really but moody yes, very! Craps were really bad and all i did was eat and had no energy. The only good thing was it clears my face up.
Posted on November 10, 2009 at 10:51 pm
candace says:
i have been on this pill for 5 days and feel great my question is was the women over 35 did they smoke did the have a underline problem. theres all ways something with pills no a days but to many people talk to much about the wrong thing.is this pill going to KILL you if you take it tell me i am a young mother and am not gonna die over a BCP!!!!
Posted on November 11, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Jess says:
Wow! I had no idea about this potential recall! Lately I have been questioning my emotions, so reading about all of you that have had emotional problems on Yaz makes a great deal of sense. I’m not going to blame the pill for anything quite yet, however. I’ve been on the pill for about 2 years and recently I have been bleeding at the most random times. I’ve been trying to figure it out, and some of you have had a lot of irregular bleeding too. I really have a lot to think about!
Posted on November 12, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Andrea says:
Me too Candace—5 days! I have not had any problems—-but I am FREAKED out! If it is bad—why have they not recalled it? I am 38 and we are just looking for a alternative. We have been married 10 years and I have never been on anything—-but have a six year old that was planned. We just are really careful. I just want a BCP that is not going to make me MOODY or bite everyones head off and NO WEIGHT gain!
Posted on November 13, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Catherine says:
I’ve only been on Yaz for a few months, and I just heard about the possible recall. For two and a half weeks, I had this dark brown discharge, like I was going to start my period, but I never did. I’ve also developed a “twitch”, that my doctor thinks could be stroke or seizure related, since I started taking the pill. Reading some of your stories definitely makes me want to change my BCP. One thing I don’t understand is why our doctors wouldn’t say anything if they know about the recall, especially if a patient is showing problems that are most likely related to the pill. I’ll be calling my doctor tomorrow. Good luck everyone!
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 6:51 pm
viviana says:
i began taking yasmin a couple years ago. well, to make the long story short,it messed me up emotionally. all in all, i got fired and do not qualify for unemployment. so, i am out of luck. can anyone help me? i need to proof it was the pill so i can get my job back.
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 4:49 am
Keshia says:
I began taking yaz when my doctor tested my testosterone levels and found them highly elevated. Yaz is a testosterone blocker, but many doctors do not take this into consideration when placing their patients on it. If you are a woman who’s testosterone levels are normal, yaz will most likely cause severe emotional issues. I suggest getting your levels tested and perhaps switching medication if your emotional issues are keeping you from leading your life normally.
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 11:30 am
Ginny says:
I have been on Yaz for 8 months now and just recently I started experiencing increased anxiety and depression. I feel like crying for no reason and everyone around me keeps telling me I am “on edge.” When I heard about the recall, it got me thinking that maybe I got one of the bad “batches”. I am bummed because so far Yaz has been the only BCP that has worked for me – my periods are lighter, PMS is alleviated and my skin looks awesome. I hope I don’t have to switch but since the alternative is stroke or death, I guess it’s a no brainer…
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 7:35 pm
nancy says:
I LOVE Yaz. I have short periods, zero bloating, minimal cramps and normal moods. I was just informed by my doctor about the recent negative media attention surrounding this product. I do not want to switch pills as this will totally mess up my system and have been trying to do some research on suggested options Loestrin24fe and Ortho tricyclin Lo. All have terrible comments and experiences. I think there are side effects to every bc product its just weighing out the risk factors and how much is truth. Any reliable news sources? I did recently have a borderline count on my hemoglobin and hematocrit level which means I could be slightly anemic. I ust dont know if being on this pill is the cause.
Posted on November 30, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Rachel says:
I’ve been on Yaz for about 8 months, and not until recently have I experienced or noticed problems while on it. Now my arms and legs fall asleep really quickly, which can be a sign of potential blood clot, and I am very emotional. I have also experienced issues with extreme cramps, and just all around discomfort. I have also gotten a few late periods, and they are heavy and last for what feels like forever.
Posted on November 30, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Stephanie says:
I am currently trying to decide whether or not to start the yaz prescription I have; I have abnormal period problems, and following a few hormone tests, seem to have high DHEA. I get ct scans soon to see what’s happening…but given that I am someone who already had anxiety problems (possibly from the DHEA) its hard to say whether yaz would help me and make it worse. I think I am going to wait and talk to my doctor some more about some of my concerns.
Posted on December 1, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Amy says:
I have been on Yaz for two years. I have had stomach pain on and off for over a year now not knowing what it was. The only way I could describe the pain was a dull ache after I ate meals thinking it was gas and or feeling of being full. Last week the pain was so severe I almost went to the ER. I Went to my Dr. the next day and he said he wanted to check my gaullbladder. So I had an ultrasound and I have a gaull stone the size of a large grape. I am having sugery next week to have it removed. I am only 22 and it is more common in older women. I have gained weight on the pill and acne has been a problem. Periods have been awesome though, really light.
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 12:26 am
Lauren says:
I started Yaz about a year ago. Before I started it I had bad circulation so my legs and arms fall asleep quickly anyway. My mom didn’t want me to go on any BCP because she was afraid it would start me hvaing sex a lot, but now she is relieved. My PMDD was to the point where I could not be in the same room as her for a week. I had severe emotional issues and depression and now, on the pill, I feel great. Granted if I do miss a couple pills, I do get moody, but that is because the hormone levels are out of wack. I have lighter periods, no problems with emotions, just the normal ones from college work. I heard about the recall from a friend who smokes a lot but is younger than I and I was scared, but honestly, if you take this pill for all the correct reasons, I think you should be fine. Know what your body is like before you go on it, and monitor yourself after you take it. And remember, it takes at least two months for you to notice any difference on the pill.
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 3:54 am
Leah says:
I’ve been on Yazmin for about a year, but I get my pills from Mexico because they are cheaper. I’ve had a good experience with it so far, I get minimal cramps and a very light flow, when without it I would have very painful cramps and a medium flow. It has also helped clear up my skin. I previously used Orto Trycyclen Lo, but I had some spotting and a bit of acne. This potential recall is making me very nervous though, I do want to be able to have children someday and the risk of sudden death scares me a lot. I’m starting to think that the risks outweigh the benefits. I would like to know how many women have experienced problems with this medication in order to make a more informed decision, but I dont know how to access this information.
Posted on December 7, 2009 at 5:04 am
Colbie says:
I have been on Yaz for about 6 months and it’s been driving me crazy! My emotions are all over the place and it doesn’t do anything good with my cramping. I even have heavier bleeding than i did on my other Birth control. If its making things for me worse then better i’m definitly get off it!!
Posted on December 7, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Kate says:
I took yasmin a couple years ago for 6 months and everything was fine. I am thinking about getting back on it but this recall thing is really scaring me. I am not sure what to do. Help!
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Amy says:
I have been on YAZ for almost 3 years now…. and I am wondering if my emotioal problems I have been having are b/c of YAZ. I was put in ZOLOFT thinking it was b/c I had a new baby. I have never had any other problems with YAZ, it helps with teh appitite, and my periods are very lite. I dont understand the exact problem with the BC???? I have had no sex drive since I have had my son, maybe because of the YAZ? Had anyone else had problems like this??? No sex drive… moody…..emotional…..??? like I said I was put on it when my son was 6 weeks old…. he’s now 3!
Posted on December 13, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Laurel says:
I have been on Yasmin for 2 years. The only problem I have noticed, is a drastic drop in my sex drive. One of the main ingredients in these drugs (Yaz/Yasmin) acts as a Testosterone blocker. Testosterone is what gives us our sex drive. I am in a committed relationship so, this bothered me to the point that, next month, I will be switching to a new BC. I have tried many birth controls in the last 15 years. Most were horrible for me-Moody, heavy bleeding, etc.- That does not mean those BC’s are no good, it just means they are no good for me. If you are having strange symptoms, talk to your Dr. and try something different. One will work better WITH your body than the rest.
Posted on December 25, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Trice says:
I took yasmine for a year about 4 years ago and had no problem with it. Now i found out by my Dr, that my testerone levels are slightly high and I have PCOS. So my GYN put me on yaz to regulate my period and shrink the cysts on my ovaries. I have beeen taking Yaz for 1 week now, and i feel okay but hearing all of the side effects got me really afraid. Plus I am 27 and I smoke a pack a day of ciggarettes. Thats not good right? Well when I brought the recall issue up with my GYN she told me its ok because the risk of blood clotting, stroke, and heart attack are for women over 35 who smoke.
Posted on December 29, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Amy says:
I started taking Yasmin only about a month and a half ago and I get extremely nauseous, even if I take the pill with food. I’m also a lot angrier and suddenly very hot tempered. It only started up when I started taking Yasmin, so maybe it may be the cause, I don’t know. I’m going to talk to my doctor in the next few days.
Posted on December 31, 2009 at 9:31 am
Neha says:
HI,
I was put on Yasmin in 2005 by my gynae (gynaes love to prescribe this pill). The first month or two nothing happened in terms of side effects and gynaes only ask you to monitor the changes for the first month. Slowly and steadily i started becoming more moody and my moods actually turned for the worse around the monthly cycle. I literally became a psycho around that time. Obviously since these changes were happening slowly i couldn’t corelate them to Yasmin.
Then in 2008, Ocella the generic form of Yasmin came out in the market and most time your insurance will automatically pick that up. Within 2 months I started gaining a lot of weight and started losing hair on the scalp. At first i didn’t know what was happening but the hair fall accelerated and I knew it had something to do with the pill.I lost over 70% of my hair, lost a lot of muscle mass (yes pills do that to you)
I decided to go off the pill in July 2009 and trust me I am back to my old happy self. And I never ever want to go back on that pill. I am not sure what the internal side effects of the pill were but I am telling you the external side effects.
p.s) Most doctors are in denial about the side effects of these pills and really don’t understand what women go thru!
Ladies – Please don’t take this pill if you have a choice!
Posted on January 13, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Alicia says:
Wow, yeah, I agree with Neha. I was on Yasmin since 2004 then in 2008 when Ocella came out, I went on it and gained 30 lbs. I was also on an emotional roller coaster. Everything hurt my feelings or I would be angry. I have been off the pills for 6 months now and I am so happy that I am able to use the fertility awareness method (you can find the book at a bookstore) it helps with getting pregnant and preventing it. It feels good to be chemical free but I hope so much that when I do decide to have my first child, I am still able to get pregnant.
Posted on January 20, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Julie says:
I have been taking Yaz for over a year. It has helped me tremendously with night sweats, cramping, excess bleeding and my mood. I didn’t realize just how much until my insurance screwed up and I missed taking it for 2 months. It works great for me but the law suit based side affects are very troubling.
Posted on January 24, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Lucretia says:
I’ve used Yaz for 2 years and I’ve loved it.. I didn’t even care that my period was about to come on because I had no cramping. But recently I’ve been having shocks and twitches under my breast and back. But now that I’ve stopped taking them I feel fine. I did love Yaz..so longggg
Posted on January 25, 2010 at 2:49 am
Stephanie says:
I highly suggest anyone to get off Yaz or Yazmin. I was on Yaz and had the heavy bleeding issues. My doctor said it wasn’t strong enough and put my on Yazmin. Now I went off that in January after 5 years, and am facing gallbladder removal. I have severe side pains, to the point that they drop me to the ground. I have nausea to the point I can’t get out of bed some days. I also get very dizzy at times and can’t see straight. The only medication I was on was Yazmin. There has been no other cause for these issues, and trust me, I’ve had alot of tests done.
Posted on January 27, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Lyndi says:
WoW…..I have no idea now what to do! I have PCOS and I was given Yaz. I have heard so much bad about this and I now am scared to take it!. I am also on mood stabilizers and worry about the interactions not to mention I am also on anti seizure meds too. Have heart disease on both sides of the family………..uh I dont think this pill is right for me. My GYN doc said the reason for the bad “name” is due to the fact they were misleading, like a false hope of “fixing” certain problems. Forget that the warnings scare me enough not to take it, anyone else here have PCOS? I am lost on what I should do!!!
Posted on January 28, 2010 at 12:26 pm
kavita says:
i had no idea there was so much problems associated with this drug. i was put on yasmin in 2007. never had any problems. it regulated my period, cleared my acne and i had less pms symtoms and even lost weight. over time i started to gain weight, lose my sex drive and have mood swings ..i decided without consulting my gyn to stop about two months ago..im feeling alot better and everything was good till now i think my period is messed up..really scared after all ive read so far..
Posted on January 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Suzi says:
About 2 years ago I was on Yasimin for approximately 18 months. From the second month on I had severe symptoms. I had brown discharge that would last 2 weeks at a time, I had cramps and stomach pain that was excrutiating. I had the most severe headaches of my life. They started off about 2-3 times a week and by the time I stopped taking Yasmin I would have these headaches 5-6 days a week. I could not see, I could not think, I could barely function. I would call my doctor 2-3 times a month and would be told that my body just had to adjust to the BC. I am a mother of 3 and felt that I was literally going to die. My husband also noticed the most god-awful mood swings and bizarre anger outbursts in me. Since being off Yasmin I have pretty much returned to my old self with the exception of numbness and burning in both my arms on a daily basis, especially at night in bed, and now the most horrible periods of my life. Physically, I know that things are messed up, but until recently I did not realize that these symptoms could be related to the use of Yasmin. Needless to say, I no longer am a patient of my previous gynecologist.
Posted on February 4, 2010 at 4:53 pm
kelsey says:
I have been taking yazmin for 7 years and have had NO problems. I’m going to get off of it soon so my husband and I can start trying for a baby and after reading some of the responses I hope that this won’t be a problem b/c of this pill. Wish me luck!
Posted on February 6, 2010 at 1:45 pm
felicia says:
I took yaz for a year and a half i had no problems and i have been off of it for about 3 months. but im trying to have a baby i just really hope taking yaz didnt mess anything up with me or i will be contacting a lawyer..
Posted on February 11, 2010 at 1:39 am
Mandy says:
I have been taking Yasmin for about 10 months now. In the past few months I have noticed that I’m not really feeling like myself. I’ve been very moody, easily irritated by things that normally wouldn’t bother me, and I have very little patience. I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with extreme anxiety and can’t figure out why, as I have nothing to feel axious about. I’ve also noticed that for a little over a week before I’m supposed to start my period, I am extremely emotional and cry over everything and sometimes nothing at all. I have been very tired all the time and can’t seem to find the energy to do anything most days. I have also had problems with feeling light headed almost to point of passing out on a regular basis. I am supposed to start a new pack in a few days but decided just yesterday that I’m going to stop taking them for a while to see if my symptoms improve. Just for the hell of it, I decided to google yasmin side effects to see if that could really be the cause of my problems, and so far the amount of negative info and comments I’ve found has been overwhelming! I will definitely be talking to my doctor about this and hopefully will be prescribed a new bcp.
Posted on February 17, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Amy says:
I started taking this pill back in 2006 after being diagnosed with PCOS. It was wonderful, I absolutely loved it. I went off this pill in December of 2007 and became pregnant by March of 2008, so problems with pregnancy were not an issue. I hope this helps some women worried about infertility after using Yasmin.
Posted on February 22, 2010 at 9:12 am
Caitlin says:
I have been on Yaz for a little over 3 months. I started it to regulate the frequency of my period. I haven’t been on it for long and I hear that it takes about 3 months for your body to really get used to it, so I did have a two week long period at the end of the 2nd pack but my last one was lighter and shorter and less painful. It really depends on your body so if after 3 months you are having recurring problems it is probably best to talk to your doctor and figure out an alternative. Good luck ladies!
Posted on February 26, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Jenn says:
I took Yaz for about a month and had severe panic attacks where I thought I was going to die. I’d never had panic attachs before in my life. So I immediately went off of of it. Then my doctor put me on Ocella and was ok for a few months. I didn’t realize they were essentially the same pill.
The attacks started to happen after a few months on Ocella. I have PCOS, but I think there are a few different types of PCOS. I have the kind without a lot of weight gain, but I have cysts, heavy bleeding and hirsuitism.
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 2:57 pm
heather says:
I have been taking Yaz for about 5 years. I have severe PMDD. Yaz has helped me tremendously. One time I had to miss a month because my prescription was lost in the mail and I felt absolutely horrible. Severe cramps, chest tenderness, moods. Once I got back on the Yaz it took a couple of months but I felt so much better. I have loved this prescription but now I am worried. I will definitely be talking to my doctor. Good luck to all you ladies who have had problems!
Posted on March 7, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Amanda says:
I have been belching excessively since September 2008 and everytime I have gone to a doctor I have been told I had GERD and given a new prescription. None of the prescriptions work and now I have been having a hard time breathing, a tightness feeling in my chest, I feel full even when I haven’t eaten and even water makes me belch. I went to an internal medicine doctor last week and he mentioned he thought it was my gallbladder. I go today to find out the results of the ultrasound they did.
Now, I am reading about YAZ and finding out that my symptoms are all listed in the lawsuit against YAZ. Plus, when I do the math the timing is right. I started YAZ in April 2008 and my symtoms have increased slowly ever since. I’m going to mention it to my doctor today to see if it may be related. I stopped taking the YAZ two days ago and am feeling better, though it is still hard to breathe. Hopefully this means that I can stop the YAZ and the symptoms will stop.
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 8:55 am
victoria says:
is there any one that smokes on yaz? im 22 yrs old and my dr got me on yaz today i told him how i seen the commercials for all the strokes and heart attacks he says its completely safe im still really scared so im wanting to know if theres anyone else out there that drinks and smokes on yaz??
Posted on March 11, 2010 at 12:10 am
joan says:
As a mother I think this pill is pure poison. As an RN I think this pill is just another example of how pharmaceutical companies release and excessively promote bad medicine. My poor beautiful 16 y/o daughter was put on this pill to regulate her periods and she became severely depressed and almost unable to function cognitively. Subsequently her grades which had been A’s and B’s dropped to C’s and D’s because she couldn’t focus or concentrate due to the depression. Thank God, it occured to me the other day that all of her emotional symptoms may be due to this “medication”. I contacted a different dr. in the group and he agreed that Yaz is most likely the problem. She will be off of all hormones for 2 weeks and then we will re-evaluate. Do all of you know that this is a huge dose of a synthetic hormone–in other words–CHEAP to manufacture. I feel very guilty that I bought and gave this crap to my daughter. She is feeling better just knowing that it is not her fault!!!!
Posted on March 11, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Ashley says:
I would strongly recommend not using this pill. I was on YAZ for 4 months and started having gallbladder problems. It got very severe and I ended up having to have it removed. I have never had any type of gallbladder problem prior to this. I’m 22 years in a great shape and health. It’s not typical to have this issue. My doctor stated it was possible the pill caused the issue. I’m in the process of filing a suit. I think it’s unfair for the company to leave out possible effects of the pills they make. They should give out all the information so women can make a very informed decision about which birth control to take. It’s a very important decision seeings how it effects your hormone levels and not to mention your reproductive organs/cycles.
They are much safer pills to be on. My advice from my experience is to do a lot of research before you pick a birth control.
Posted on March 12, 2010 at 11:31 am
Lydia says:
I have been on Yaz for about 9 months total. I was on it for 6 when my husband deployed, so I stopped taking it. Before I stopped I was having symptoms but didn’t think they were related. I started back with the pill about a month before my husband came back. The symptoms were worse! I bled for 3 1/2 weeks, my hair started to thin, I had stomach pains and I had EXTREME emotional issues. One day I was on cloud nine, the next…the world was ending. I had chest pain, but after an EKG they said it was nothing. U also have a tinggling sensation in my face, arms, and upper body ( I started feeling it the first 6 months I was on it, but I didn’t realize it was from Yaz). I quit taking it after the 3 1/2 weeks. My cousin told me about the recall. Reading these comments makes a lot of things clear to me. I thought this stuff was just in my head. I feel better now that I am not on it anymore!
Posted on March 18, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Gina says:
I have had severe heart issues since I had taken Yaz. I also got pregnant on Yaz. I took it everday at the same time. Im needing help in pursuing the whole recall issue and wanting to make a case. I already tried to send a message to someone on a different site but haven’t heard anything yet. Does anyone have any info for me??
Posted on March 24, 2010 at 9:49 am
Lori N. says:
I haven’t suffered any of the listed symptoms, but I’ve had good health before starting a birth control regimen with Yaz. Not more than three months after starting, I was in and out of the hospital for kidney infections, UTI’s, and ovarian cysts. Ever since, I’ve stopped taking the pills, and my kidneys haven’t been bothering as much as they used to, but I’m stuck with the cysts because I can’t afford the surgery. The doctors said the pills may be to blame, because the first few months of having an irregular menstrual cycle caused it.
Posted on March 27, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Taleah says:
I am 21 and have been on Yaz for almost a year now. Same amount of time I’ve been with my significant other. I’ve been so moody and mean to him since the beginning, I have little patience with him, and have gotten mad over such little things. This whole time I thought it might have just been how I am with him (I had been in two relationships before him, each lasting almost 3 years, and was never such a psychotic grouch to either of them, and my current bf is way sweeter than they were). Now, after reading all these comments, I realize that it must have been because of Yaz. Also since I’ve been on Yaz, I have had periods that were light some months, I’ve completely missed one or two periods, and then another of them lasted an entire month. (All that has happened to me with other BC’s as well though, and I have never been regular, so it is hard to say if Yaz is the cause these times.) Also, I have had nausea and dizziness since I first started taking Yaz, and I’ve always kind of figured it was because of taking it. Reading these comments has made me very nervous about some things, like it ruining chances of ever having kids and also losing my sex drive and all that. I think I will make an appointment tomorrow with my GYN, because of my worries. Not sure what BC to try though, bc I hated Depo (gained weight and had other issues with it), and the patch (fell off and also caused problems), and no others sound all that great to me. =(
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 6:28 pm
someone says:
I took yaz for a year and it affected my mood badly. I also would never start my period on time with the pills but I would always have one. Now I have been off yaz for 7 months and have not had a period since and my husband and I got pregnant and we lost our baby. I had to have a DNC and now two months after that I still do not have a period. PLEASE has any one had these same things happen???????????
Posted on March 31, 2010 at 10:44 am
Steph says:
I took this yaz since july 09′,, yes this has effected my moods horribly,,and also my memory,,has gotten worse over the time i took this medication,i recently just stopped taking it
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Annabelle says:
I started Yaz in January 2009. It was given to me to help treat my cystic acne and PCOS. At first, I felt absolutely wonderful. My acne eventually cleared up. I lost weight. And for once in years I felt normal. But starting back in late December 2009 I started getting moodier and just off balance or something. My blood test in January 2010 came back better than ever, but I just kept spiraling downward. Finally at the begining of March 2010 I called my doctor and asked why I needed the Yaz. In the middle of her explaining the benefits of the synthetic hormones I just started bursting out crying. I was barely understandable on the phone, and it was all for no reason. This had been happening for several weeks, just crying for no reason at all. And the doctor actually kind of freaked out. She told me that she didn’t want me to take even one more pill and that I needed to schedule an appointment with her for 6 weeks for more blood tests, giving me time to get Yaz out of my system. Since getting of Yaz I have felt like I’ve gone completely bonkers. I still cry over everything… or I just scream about everything. I’d lost 50 pounds last year, and have gained 20 back IN JUST 6 WEEKS. I’m exhausted all the time. I forget everything. I don’t think before I speak and say some of the most outragously stupid things. I’m a total wreck. My appointment for new blood tests is in 5 days. Hopefully they can get me fixed. But I’m real scared now that some of these “side effects” are permanent. I wish I’d never taken Yaz in the first place and looked for a more natural approach rather than opting for synthetic hormones. I wish more information was freely given to me on those synthetic hormones rather than me having to research their horrible effects myself.
Posted on April 9, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Annabelle says:
Oh I meant to mention as well that my sex drive is ZERO now as well. I’m only 25 and if that doesn’t come back I don’t know what I’ll do. My boyfriend constantly thinks its him, but I keep having to reassure him that it’s my the Yaz that screwed me up.
Posted on April 9, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Sue says:
I took Yaz for 3 years. I thought it was fantastic! My periods were very light (panty liner use for a day or two). I had no cramping or huge mood swings. I would get the occassional spotting here and there, but never anything that lasted more than a few hours. My doctor was concerned with all the recall news and switch me back to the traditional BCP. I HATE IT! I wish someone had something conclusive. I am 38 years old. My baby making days are over. I just want something to control my heavy periods, without all the mood swings and major cramping. YAZ removed all the yuk stuff that happened to me monthly. I’ve never been at odds with myself quite so much. I want to go back to YAZ, but am so afraid because of all the bad press. What to do!?!?!??!
Posted on April 11, 2010 at 11:57 am
Debi says:
Has anyone hear of Ocella (generic brand of Yasmin) causing a condition called Lichen Planus?
I believe I developed this condition after my insurance would not cover Yasmin. They switched me to Ocella and started having painful intercouse. My vulva is red and tear, my gums are very red and bleed when I brush and my scalp now has pinkish marks on it and it sore to the touch.. I am looking for answers b/c I am suffering.
Posted on April 27, 2010 at 9:58 am
Aurora says:
I’ve been taking Yaz for four months now and I love it. I started it to regulate my period while travelling, so for the first 3 months took it without a break for the four sugar pill days. The third month I had almost constant spotting. But then I had a period (due to taking a break with the sugar pills) and since then, it’s been fantastic. For the whole time, my moods have been much more level, I’ve not experienced hormonal headaches and other bad PMT symptoms, and this period now, at the end of the fourth month, is so light I’ve needed just one tampon and a couple of panty liners. I did have some mood issues on the second day of sugar pills til the bleeding started yesterday, but it’s all great now. My skin is great too. I love this pill. I should add I’m 42, and had just started to have very heavy periods with very bad PMT in the last year or so. I admit to concern about the possible side effects but I’ve experienced none to date, and I’m reluctant to stop taking something that helps my shocking PMT and other cyclic mood swings.
Posted on May 4, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Ashley says:
Ive been on Yaz for about 2 and a half years now and i love it. i actually went to a different medication for a few months because of costs and it was terrible. my acne was terrible and my emotions were everywhere. Since Ive been back on the pill for the last two months everything is back to normal. i have slight PMS but nothing major and slight cramping, but so much better than other medication. I used to have the heaviest periods, now they are much lighter but still last for about 7 days, which my doctor said was just how my body works.
Posted on May 26, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Melissa says:
I’ve been on the pill for almost 8yrs. I’m now 31. I’ve been reading about all the side effects and it has really opened my eyes. I do get a tight heavy feeling in my chest. I’ve put on about 25lbs since being on the pill. My sex drive is low…I’ve been getting pain in the left side jaw, not often. The other night I woke up with my right arm completely numb. I get short breath when I eat…I think maybe it’s because of the weight gain… I stopped the pill for a month almost two years ago and I felt and looked like crap…my face was awful…I’ve recently started breaking out and I’m still on the pill. I’m getting married in January…that gives me 7months to get off and hopefully get my body healthy…and get rid of the expected acne. Now the real headache is finding alternative birth control that’s convenient…
Posted on June 9, 2010 at 7:59 am