Hello! I'm 27 and I've been taking Yasmin for probably 7 years an...

Hi, I was on Yasmin for a little over 2 years. I know you like Yasmin. But, I don't want another woman to almost DIE from their pill. Don't take it switch to a second geration pill. YASMIN has to many high risk that can yes kill you. I almost died on my daughters 4th birthday. We went on vacation on the way home my back started to hurt. I was in the hospital for 8 days from a blood clot in my lung. The doctors said it was from my birth control YASMIN. They also said I am lucky to be alive. I am a health 30 year old of normal weight as well. Just be carefull.
Sincerely,
Sandy

Yes, Yasmin can turn on you after 7 years. I was on Yasmin for 7 years and was a walking commercial. I loved it and raved to all my friends about it. I had developed side effects over the years that came on so gradually that I didn't connect them to Yasmin. They were ear popping and leg cramping. Then, I was late ordering a new pack so extended my normal 7 days of sugar pills to almost 14. My new pack arrived and 48 hours after swallowing that pill I had a severe panic attack followed by severe anxiety until 48 hours after taking my next sugar pill. I had NEVER experienced anxiety in my life (at 32) and as soon as I started the sugar pills it turned off like a switch. Even went to a therapist who said that I didn't have a mental anxiety problem; confirming my suspicion. To say the least I put two and two together and stopped Yasmin right away. Then, the ear popping and leg cramps stopped making me realize those were side effects all along. It hasn't been pretty since stopping, I am now getting anxiety around day 6-10 of my cycle; don't think I'm actually ovulating yet and look like I'm going through puberty with acne in places I didn't even have it when I was 15! That said, I'm happy to be off the hormones; I didn't realize how "dull" my emotions had become on Yasmin until I stopped taking it.

HI there. Im so glad you posted this! I decided to go off Yasmin about a month ago. If I missed a day or two, I would immediately start spotting, then I would have a period for like two weeks. Odd. Anyhow, I work out like a crazy woman. At least 7 hours a week of all different types of cardio, weight training and yoga. WHen I was on the pill, I started running and LOST 8 pounds! I have been limiting my calories to no more than 1600 a day. THose are good calories too. WHole grains, organic fruits, veggies, lean meats...bla bla bla. Ive gained 6 pounds! Its crazy! Im hoping that it REALLY doesnt take 3 months to adjust. ANyhow, I dont really have any advice on help, but wanted you to know that you are not alone girl!

Stacy.