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Should I switch to Yaz?
I almost hate to ask this, because I don't want to scare myself off of this unnecessarily, but my OB/GYN wrote me an RX for Yaz and I need to make sure I want to switch before my current pills run out. In addition to shortening my inactive pills from 7 to 4 days, she said it would help with my cramps and bloating.
I have been really happy with my current pills and never had any problems since I started them 3 years ago. They were my first try at pills, too, so I'm reluctant to switch. What do you think? Have you tried Yaz? Any problems with it? Anything good?
Re: Should I switch to Yaz?
No, don't switch to yaz. There's a million risks that come from it, and it seriously messed me up when I was on them..
If you're happy with what you're on now, I wouldn't switch.
To the PP, there are risks with all BC.
I love Yaz and have not had many side effects except when I skipped my placebos during my honeymoon. The next month was torture because I was so sore everywhere and bloated.
I love the shorter periods and it has helped clear up my acne. I did gain a few pounds when I first started and I now find it difficult to lose weight. Other than that I do not have any complaints!
Every woman has a different experience though so you won't know until you try.
There are risks with all pills, the exact same risks that people freak out over with Yaz. The lawsuits are bunk and there's nothing wrong with it as a pill.
I've taken Yasmin/Yaz/Gianvi for five or so years and have had no problems. Everyone's experience with BCP are different so you can't really go with what people say on the message board. You'll just have to try it to see how it affects you. If you like yours and don't want to switch, that's fine, too.
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I was on Yaz and I not only gained weight but I was also on my period for 32 days straight. I was in college at the time and I have never been so worn out in my life. It was horrible.
If you are not having a problem with your current birth control don't change.That really needs to be a personal decision. I don't understand if you have never had any problems with your current bc why you would want to switch, or why your dr would really want you to.
I took YAZ after having a torturous two months on Seasonal (my first BC) and the hormones in that making me suicidal. I noticed my body regulate, the fact that I was not either depressed or a *** anymore, and it was very successful for me. I only went off of it when I ran out of medical insurance.
I now have Merana, and the only reason I did not ask for YAZ is because I am horrible at taking medications every day and as a newlywed, not having to worry about that is very nice!
Do your research, there has been some bad press on YAZ laitly. Know what you are getting into. Good Luck!
There is a class action lawsuit against yaz. I'm not sure how much that means though. Just info though.
http://www.yazsideeffectslawsuit.com/
Very true. In fact, I got pregnant while taking Yaz and I never missed a pill or took it at different times and I wasn't on any medications.
I took Yaz for about 6 months. My dermatologist recommended it for issues with my acne. Overall, I didn't have any real problems. HOWEVER - there wasn't a generic version (I don't know if there is now, I've been off Yaz for over a year) which made it more expensive. (Went from 10 bucks on for what I had been on to 25 for Yaz.) Also, at some point while I was on Yaz, I had a regular dentist check-up. They highly suggested I get OFF it if I didn't need to be on it. Apparently there were/are all sorts of issues with it that can cause serious health problems, and since it is so "new" that many of the major issues are just developing. They said they get literature on it all the time, and almost all of it is negative.
I figured between the cost and the fact that even my dentist told me not to be on it that it wasn't worth it and switched.
i agree with the PP, it is a personal decision and if you like the one you are on stick with it.
i used YAZ for 3 years and had some negative side effects. I immediatly stopped taking them as per doctor's orders. However, when i was on it I was hoping for less PMS< acne, bloating etc and saw little difference, but otherwise it worked.
my girlfriend was only taking it for 2 years and she almost died of a stroke b/c of 2 large blood clots in her lungs. she is a seriously healthy/in shape person so they quickly realized it was the YAZ and she is now involved with the above listed case against them.
Thanks ladies. I don't know if my doc gets kickbacks from drug companies, because she keeps trying to get me to switch to a brand of some sort, but also because she wants me to shorten my periods - Yaz does that. I held firm and she practically hung up on me after agreeing to refill my Alesse.
Weird, huh?
I would not switch to Yaz personally, but it's really about what's right for you. If you are worried about a long period, there are other pills that shorten it. My birth control cleared my skin, helped cramps and shortened my period to 3 days. A good pharmacist is actually the one you want to talk to about it. They can actually give you better information about the different options and then go through the doctor to get it approved.
If you do decide on Yaz, know the risks. My friend recently got preganant after gaining weight while on Yaz. Apparently weight gain makes Yaz less effective. She didn't know that, gained a little weight after her wedding and is now pregnant.
This is not to say it's not a good choice for certain people, but that you need to do the research and make sure you know what the risks are since all birth controls come with risks and some are different than others.
I switched to Yaz when my previous BC made me nauseated.
I was mostly taking BC to correct my awful cramping. Yaz worked really well for me. It helped my skin; gave me regular, painless cycles; and I had significantly less nausea on Yaz than on the other pill (whatever it was... I forget!). I had no pregnancy scares, even the couple of times that I took a pill a day late.
My roommate started taking Yaz to correct her cycle, which went weird after she moved out, and she had constant spotting. Her doctor told her to give it a couple months, but she got tired of bleeding all the time and called it quits.
Ever since I have gotten off Yaz, my cycle has been really unpredictable. It has been a year and a half, and I have had several cycles that were more painful than average and many periods that were early or late not due to pregnancy. As soon as I can afford it, I am going back on Yaz.
Several important things: 1. All medications affect people differently. This includes oral contraception. Yaz was not a good option for my roommate, and was not a good option for several Nesties. The only way to know if it works for you or not is to try it. If it doesn't work for you, tell your doctor. Mine switched me right away (to Yaz), while my roommate's doctor wanted her to stick with it a while. 2. Respect your doctor's professional opinion, but be firm with your preference. If you want to stay on your old pill, tell her. If you want to try something other than Yaz, ask her about that. Occasionally doctors favor a certain drug for some reason (maybe your OB/GYN takes Yaz, or her patients tend to like it), but if you specifically ask for something else, she should be amenable to your request. 3. If your doctor won't discuss other options with you, go seek a second opinion (ie, from another doctor). It is your right as a patient to be sure you are getting the best medical care possible from a professional who is your ally.
Actually, it's a common misconception (no pun intended) that Yaz decreases PMS.
Yaz treats PMDD, which has symptoms like really bad PMS, but it is a completely different psychological classification. Yaz can help PMDD, but it will probably be little help if any with PMS.
I personally say don't do it. I took Yaz for two years and it ended up awful. The first year was fine, but the second year was horrible. I would miss periods or have very long, heavy periods. It also tore my gallbladder apart. I came very close to having it removed. Once I stopped taking the Yaz, my gallbladder returned to normal and so did my periods.
I know my situation won't happen to every woman that takes it, but it's just not worth the risk IMO. HTH.
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