Aviane and yeast infections

I have been on Aviane for a little less than a year. It was prescribed to me by a clinician, she said it was cheaper than the one I had been on. SInce I started this pill Ive gained thirty pounds, my acne is worse than it was when I was 14 (i am 21), I have had numerous yeast infections as well as a yeast infection and a bacterial infection at the same time. Both of the Doctors ive seen about that said it was almost impossible. I never had any issues with yeast infections until i went on this pill and I continue to get them about every two months. Once this script is out I and def off this pill! I have been on four different kinds of birth control, some with unpleasant side effects but never like this. I can relate to everyone on this page at some point or another.

This is my first time ever using birth control and my doctor gave me Aviane. To me its done nothing 'good' or done anything special besides keeping me from getting pregnant. Since i've been on the pill i've only had many emotional spills (ex. i colored a picture and bawled my eyes out because it was ugly), many anger problems, irritation, yeast infections, MAJOR stomach problems (bloating, cramping, heavy feeling), weird periods, depression, anxiety, loss of my sex drive, pain behind the eyes, and pretty much everything else that you can possibly get. Dont take this drug, its horrible.

I started Aviane May 07 and just recently stopped this month of Mar 08. During this period, I have went from a size 5 to 9 and from 130 lbs to 151which now makes me overweight for my height 5'3. I gotten stretch marks on my breast and I constantly get yeast infections. I constantly feel depressed or like hitting someone and the weight gain didn't make that much easier. People have commented on the weight gain and even mom said I looked "puffy" which sent me to tears. I've never felt so insecure or moody and couldn't quite place my finger on what it was. Now that I have been off for about 3 weeks, I feel like another woman. The only good thing is that my skin cleared up and of course no babies.

Honestly, i have nothing to complain about.
I'm 19 years old, and i started using birth control at 18. My first birth control pills were Ovcon-35. They left me feeling terrible. Depressed. My whole body ached, i couldnt move. My sex drive was non existant.. my period was off. i was getting it every 3rd week and it would stay for 14 days. Then i began getting yeast infections every 3rd week. i went to the doctor and was prescribed Aviane. These pills have made verything improve. I am able to become self-lubricated. my orgasms are more intense, i have no more depression. i want sex constantly.. my breasts are tender before my period, but for me, that is how it has always been.
I think that everyone is different. If Aviane is your first birth control pill, it may just be that. Ovcon-35 was my first, and i hate it with a passion.

As with everything, people react differently to different hormones, and chemicals. I think doctors need to look deeper into their patients backgrounds. it's a shame things like this are over looked.

-Michelle

I started taking Aviane in October. The first month I delt with the break through bleeding and yeast infections. My Vagina was freaking out. But I have been on it for nearly 8 months now and it is only in this 8th month that things are a little weird. I had my period as usual, and then I started the new pack and on the 11th day I stated bleeding again. I'm not sure if it is just spotting, but it is pretty heavy spotting...