AnyOne Take Yaz?

FloridaShell · 03-10-2009, 04:17 PM

Anyone here taking Yaz?

My Doc said today that she wanted me to start taking it and shoved a sample pack into my hand.

My monthly is very bad.

She's been talking about a Radical Hysterectomy, but decided first she'd do an Endometrial Biopsy to see what's going on with hormones and all.

This is all new to me. I don't want to take Yaz, but if it will help, I might think about it. Any advice for me?

daisyHair · 03-10-2009, 04:21 PM

I tried it for my female issues (fibroids and endometrosis and PCOS) and it didn't help me with anything but weight gain.

I am sorry to hear about your problems hon. It so sucks outloud to have to deal with this. I am bummed too that since you have lost the weight that it has not helped you with it.

My Dr. keeps telling me that weight loss will help.. especially the endo and fibroids as they are estrogen driven and less fat means less excess estrogen.

Have you checked into progesterone creams? I am using it on my belly and it seems to be helping.

mac24312 · 03-10-2009, 04:28 PM

I have too Michelle..I have PCOS and I tried Yaz and did nothing for me either...just weight gain and made mine WORSE!!...My TOMs are to the point that they want me to get a total too...I had a D and C done and that didnt help either...My Hormones (Testosterone level) is still messed up but my uterus is very swollen but no cancer...I dont know what my next step will be...Know I am here for support too...

HUGS
Christina

I might have to try that cream too

Maryposa · 03-10-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloridaShell

Anyone here taking Yaz?

My Doc said today that she wanted me to start taking it and shoved a sample pack into my hand.

My monthly is very bad.

She's been talking about a Radical Hysterectomy, but decided first she'd do an Endometrial Biopsy to see what's going on with hormones and all.

This is all new to me. I don't want to take Yaz, but if it will help, I might think about it. Any advice for me?

I'm taking it... it's been less than a month though, so I am not much help. The BCP I was on before raised my blood pressure! It was PERFECT before, and HIGH after I started taking it. I haven't had it retaken since I started YAZ, but come to think of it, I haven't lost a single pound recently... I wonder if that contributed??? My dr said it would NOT do that.

foxieroxie · 03-10-2009, 04:34 PM

TOM was very bad for me too. I opted to have the endometrial ablation instead of a hysterectomy and it is the best thing that I have ever done. My doctor performed it in her place of practice so there was no hospital stay. I was also awake during the procedure and it only took a few minutes. I was good to go to work within 3 days. Ask your doctor about this procedure.

SillverOrchid · 03-10-2009, 04:41 PM

I too have bad, painful periods and thought about yaz but after reading up on it I decided to go with Loestrin 24 FE and I have to say that even with the first couple of rocky months (as far as breakthrough bleeding went) it was the best choice I made for myself, My PMS went away so no more mood swings, and my period is short if non existent some months... good luck with whatever choice you make! * hugs*

FloridaShell · 03-10-2009, 04:47 PM

I just don't want to gain weight! I have worked so hard, so very hard to get it off.
I am just tired of feeling crappy for a whole week to ten days out of the month.

mac24312 · 03-10-2009, 04:48 PM

I do too..I have worked very hard to get mine off to and that is alot of the reason why I quit it after a month...

I am having mine 15 to 20 days a month !! Tell her you want to wait on Yaz and see what the test says and let us know!!

HUGS
Christina

FloridaShell · 03-10-2009, 05:04 PM

I've done my research and I have decided against it.
I was reading that it's not recommended for women over 35?

mac24312 · 03-10-2009, 05:07 PM

I did research too and I seen that too...I am thinking the YAZ has all my hormones messed up now..

I dont want to have a full one..I am going to get a second option in April...

FloridaShell · 03-10-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac24312

I did research too and I seen that too...I am thinking the YAZ has all my hormones messed up now..

I dont want to have a full one..I am going to get a second option in April...

Wow Mac, you have lost some weight! I don't blame you for not taking Yaz.
I haven't lost as much as you, but I'm pretty much at goal and I can't imagine weighing what I use to!

Houston Heather · 03-10-2009, 05:15 PM

Michelle, I have also heard it can screw with your potassium levels.... I wouldn't want anyone I cared about on it.

I'll be praying for you to find the right solution!

Cuelgirl · 03-10-2009, 06:18 PM

hmm... i'm currently on yaz... after reading this post i want to do some more research on it...

Clannad · 03-10-2009, 07:42 PM

So I'll go against the grain here add a positive review on Yaz.

I've been on Yaz (since last fall), I'm 38 and like it. I have PMDD and had horrible massive monthlies. I was very anemic from it and I was afraid to go out of my house for fear of having a huge gush (sorry tmi). Since taking Yaz and doing low carb my PMDD symptoms are almost gone and my monthly is almost nothing. As for the weight issue, I initially lost about 10 lbs. since I started taking Yaz with doing low carb. And since the beginning of this year I've been basically maintaining my weight, but I've had no weight gain. I'm now upping my workouts and watching my calories. I hope to see a drop at some point soon. My obgyn has reassured me that with new research, taking Yaz over age 35 is safe, as long as one is at a healthy weight, does not smoke and is active. I trust my obgyn, plus, I got to the point where I was sick of being a prisoner, emotionally and physically, to my TOM. If it continues to work for me, I plan on taking Yaz until I reach menopause.

From what I understand, Yaz will not help with PMS symptoms. In fact, some who do not have PMDD, when taking Yaz, will start having PMDD type symptoms. One of the symptoms of PMDD is weight gain. There is another pill out there that doesn't have placebo pills, so you basically do not have a period. I can't remember the name off hand, but it is fairly new. It has gotten good reveiws. If I find the name I will post it here for you if you are interested.

And I just wanted to mention something a friend told me about the online reviews of Yaz. You have to remember, the majority of people who are happy with Yaz are not going to post about it. That kind of put into perspective for me. I'm not trying to sell you on BCP or anything like that. In fact, I avoided taking BCP for over a year, trying other methods to deal with what I was going through. But unfortunately, nothing worked. Anyway, I just wanted to share what it has done for me. But of course, you've got to do what you feel is best for you and your body. It is a difficult decision, and the suffering you are going through doesn't make it any easier. I hope you and your doctor can find something that works and puts an end to this for you.

vonrokchik · 03-10-2009, 08:30 PM

I like Yaz, and took it for a while before switching to seasonale, with periods every 4 months...I like it better I think.

but its depending on your situation, I'm sure everyone is different

jenndl · 03-10-2009, 09:27 PM

I have been taking Yaz for a year and half. It works well for me as far as acne and regulating my cylce, but I don't have PCOS. It also hasn't hindered my weight loss (yay).

Angaa · 03-10-2009, 09:57 PM

I had this done too. I was put to sleep because of other things I needed done but it was the best thing ever. I dont get any period but I still have TOM pain but not like before.

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxieroxie

TOM was very bad for me too. I opted to have the endometrial ablation instead of a hysterectomy and it is the best thing that I have ever done. My doctor performed it in her place of practice so there was no hospital stay. I was also awake during the procedure and it only took a few minutes. I was good to go to work within 3 days. Ask your doctor about this procedure.

SkInNy JeAnS · 03-17-2009, 12:06 PM

Im on Yaz, starting my second pack.
The only thing that is worring me is i have been bleeding and spotting for a month. I dont know if its cause i started a ne BCP, or what. BUt it started off as brown spotting and now its regular...
I hope this goes well lol! cause i have had bad luck with bcp! i gain weight all the time!

reallywantthis · 03-17-2009, 12:14 PM

I take yaz and it is great for short periods, etc. But I do worry it is hindering my weight loss. But perhaps that is just my age. I did Atkins 10 years ago (I was 27) and I lost weight SO MUCH FASTER. I am going to give it one more month and see how much I lose. I have already given up diet Coke and wine. If I don't start losing, I'm going to blame it on the pill and give that up, too! I have about 25 - 30 lbs to lose.

uclangel422 · 03-17-2009, 12:54 PM

I took Yaz for about a year and stopped on my own since i started having heart palpitations, horrible mood swings and weight gain. It was fantastic for shorter periods with no cramps, but it was definitely causing problems with my health and a strain on my relationship.

My doctor said that with it you need to make sure that you cut out as much caffeine as you can. I am not sure why but just something she said.

Maryposa · 03-17-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uclangel422

I took Yaz for about a year and stopped on my own since i started having heart palpitations, horrible mood swings and weight gain. It was fantastic for shorter periods with no cramps, but it was definitely causing problems with my health and a strain on my relationship.

My doctor said that with it you need to make sure that you cut out as much caffeine as you can. I am not sure why but just something she said.

maybe because it has a diuretic component and caffeine is a diuretic?

but it would be crazy if someone actually dehydrated from it

Maryposa · 03-17-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkInNy JeAnS

Im on Yaz, starting my second pack.
The only thing that is worring me is i have been bleeding and spotting for a month. I dont know if its cause i started a ne BCP, or what. BUt it started off as brown spotting and now its regular...
I hope this goes well lol! cause i have had bad luck with bcp! i gain weight all the time!

Ya, my Dr warned me that might happened to me but so far it has not. It's common w/ Yaz.

Clannad · 03-17-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uclangel422

I took Yaz for about a year and stopped on my own since i started having heart palpitations, horrible mood swings and weight gain. It was fantastic for shorter periods with no cramps, but it was definitely causing problems with my health and a strain on my relationship.

My doctor said that with it you need to make sure that you cut out as much caffeine as you can. I am not sure why but just something she said.

These are some of the symptoms I have without Yaz. And I could not have caffeine at all (pre-Yaz). It would send me into a panic attack. Now that I am taking it, these symptoms are basically gone, and some have gotten a lot better. It is as if you had PMDD type symptoms while taking Yaz.

I've not heard of not being able to have caffeine while taking Yaz ... interesting.

meb2004 · 03-18-2009, 06:26 PM

I've had friends who have used it with no problem. With all BCP it will effect everyone differently though. If you want to reduce the number of periods you have another option would be nuvaring. People either love it or hate it, but you can choose to skip periods on it. You just wear it for 4 weeks and then use a new one (it has plenty of hormone for this). I like it and am skipping every other period.

LowCarbinChica · 04-01-2009, 08:04 PM

Hi....I took Yaz about 2 years ago. My gyno recommended it to help with the severity of pain from my cramps. However, within 2 weeks of taking it, I was spotting and had MAJOR cramps for almost a full month. My gyno INSISTED i continue taking it and that my cramps would subside when I was used to the pills. Well, they never got better. In fact, one day it was so bad and my bleeding was heavier as if I was on my period. I thought I was having a miscarriage and almost went to the E.R. She tested me to see if I had in fact had a miscarriage because of the severity of the pain/bleeding but I hadn't. My body just completely rejected it. So weird. I've never been on another birth control pill since.

03-10-2009, 04:17 PM	#1
FloridaShell Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 6,264 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: Grrr/Grrr/130 WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	AnyOne Take Yaz? Anyone here taking Yaz? My Doc said today that she wanted me to start taking it and shoved a sample pack into my hand. My monthly is very bad. She's been talking about a Radical Hysterectomy, but decided first she'd do an Endometrial Biopsy to see what's going on with hormones and all. This is all new to me. I don't want to take Yaz, but if it will help, I might think about it. Any advice for me?

03-10-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
daisyHair Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 6,297 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/229/134-126 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: 5' 3.5" - 49 years young baby~	I tried it for my female issues (fibroids and endometrosis and PCOS) and it didn't help me with anything but weight gain. I am sorry to hear about your problems hon. It so sucks outloud to have to deal with this. I am bummed too that since you have lost the weight that it has not helped you with it. My Dr. keeps telling me that weight loss will help.. especially the endo and fibroids as they are estrogen driven and less fat means less excess estrogen. Have you checked into progesterone creams? I am using it on my belly and it seems to be helping. __________________ "Don't Let Perfection be the Enemy of Your Good".

03-10-2009, 04:48 PM	#8
mac24312 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Far SW Virginia Posts: 3,564 Gallery: mac24312 Stats: 250/130/140 WOE: Stella Style/My OWN LC WOL ;]/Maintenance Start Date: October 07 2006 Over 6 years on Atkins ;]	I do too..I have worked very hard to get mine off to and that is alot of the reason why I quit it after a month...I am having mine 15 to 20 days a month !! Tell her you want to wait on Yaz and see what the test says and let us know!! HUGS Christina Last edited by mac24312; 03-10-2009 at 04:49 PM..

03-10-2009, 07:42 PM	#14
Clannad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 320 Gallery: Clannad Stats: 143/126/125-5'2",39 yrs. WOE: lower carb/mostly raw w/humanely raised protein Start Date: First started spring 2008 @ 153, restarted 7/28/08	So I'll go against the grain here add a positive review on Yaz. I've been on Yaz (since last fall), I'm 38 and like it. I have PMDD and had horrible massive monthlies. I was very anemic from it and I was afraid to go out of my house for fear of having a huge gush (sorry tmi). Since taking Yaz and doing low carb my PMDD symptoms are almost gone and my monthly is almost nothing. As for the weight issue, I initially lost about 10 lbs. since I started taking Yaz with doing low carb. And since the beginning of this year I've been basically maintaining my weight, but I've had no weight gain. I'm now upping my workouts and watching my calories. I hope to see a drop at some point soon. My obgyn has reassured me that with new research, taking Yaz over age 35 is safe, as long as one is at a healthy weight, does not smoke and is active. I trust my obgyn, plus, I got to the point where I was sick of being a prisoner, emotionally and physically, to my TOM. If it continues to work for me, I plan on taking Yaz until I reach menopause. From what I understand, Yaz will not help with PMS symptoms. In fact, some who do not have PMDD, when taking Yaz, will start having PMDD type symptoms. One of the symptoms of PMDD is weight gain. There is another pill out there that doesn't have placebo pills, so you basically do not have a period. I can't remember the name off hand, but it is fairly new. It has gotten good reveiws. If I find the name I will post it here for you if you are interested. And I just wanted to mention something a friend told me about the online reviews of Yaz. You have to remember, the majority of people who are happy with Yaz are not going to post about it. That kind of put into perspective for me. I'm not trying to sell you on BCP or anything like that. In fact, I avoided taking BCP for over a year, trying other methods to deal with what I was going through. But unfortunately, nothing worked. Anyway, I just wanted to share what it has done for me. But of course, you've got to do what you feel is best for you and your body. It is a difficult decision, and the suffering you are going through doesn't make it any easier. I hope you and your doctor can find something that works and puts an end to this for you. Last edited by Clannad; 03-10-2009 at 07:43 PM..

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03-10-2009, 04:28 PM	#3
mac24312 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Far SW Virginia Posts: 3,564 Gallery: mac24312 Stats: 250/130/140 WOE: Stella Style/My OWN LC WOL ;]/Maintenance Start Date: October 07 2006 Over 6 years on Atkins ;]	I have too Michelle..I have PCOS and I tried Yaz and did nothing for me either...just weight gain and made mine WORSE!!...My TOMs are to the point that they want me to get a total too...I had a D and C done and that didnt help either...My Hormones (Testosterone level) is still messed up but my uterus is very swollen but no cancer...I dont know what my next step will be...Know I am here for support too... HUGS Christina I might have to try that cream too

03-10-2009, 04:34 PM	#5
foxieroxie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Coast of California Posts: 354 Gallery: foxieroxie Stats: 276/207/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-start 8/9/10	TOM was very bad for me too. I opted to have the endometrial ablation instead of a hysterectomy and it is the best thing that I have ever done. My doctor performed it in her place of practice so there was no hospital stay. I was also awake during the procedure and it only took a few minutes. I was good to go to work within 3 days. Ask your doctor about this procedure.

03-10-2009, 04:41 PM	#6
SillverOrchid Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pennsburg, PA Posts: 6,552 Gallery: SillverOrchid Stats: Highest weight 214\209.5/180/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 13 Restart	I too have bad, painful periods and thought about yaz but after reading up on it I decided to go with Loestrin 24 FE and I have to say that even with the first couple of rocky months (as far as breakthrough bleeding went) it was the best choice I made for myself, My PMS went away so no more mood swings, and my period is short if non existent some months... good luck with whatever choice you make! * hugs*

03-10-2009, 04:47 PM	#7
FloridaShell Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 6,264 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: Grrr/Grrr/130 WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	I just don't want to gain weight! I have worked so hard, so very hard to get it off. I am just tired of feeling crappy for a whole week to ten days out of the month.

03-10-2009, 05:04 PM	#9
FloridaShell Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 6,264 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: Grrr/Grrr/130 WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	I've done my research and I have decided against it. I was reading that it's not recommended for women over 35?

03-10-2009, 05:07 PM	#10
mac24312 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Far SW Virginia Posts: 3,564 Gallery: mac24312 Stats: 250/130/140 WOE: Stella Style/My OWN LC WOL ;]/Maintenance Start Date: October 07 2006 Over 6 years on Atkins ;]	I did research too and I seen that too...I am thinking the YAZ has all my hormones messed up now.. I dont want to have a full one..I am going to get a second option in April...

03-10-2009, 05:15 PM	#12
Houston Heather Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 9,854 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: 228/166/160 Waist: 42/31/31 WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)	Michelle, I have also heard it can screw with your potassium levels.... I wouldn't want anyone I cared about on it. I'll be praying for you to find the right solution!

03-10-2009, 06:18 PM	#13
Cuelgirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,398 Gallery: Cuelgirl WOE: atkins	hmm... i'm currently on yaz... after reading this post i want to do some more research on it...

03-10-2009, 08:30 PM	#15
vonrokchik Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 103 Gallery: vonrokchik Stats: 210/199/165 Goal! [5'6] Start Date: February 2009	I like Yaz, and took it for a while before switching to seasonale, with periods every 4 months...I like it better I think. but its depending on your situation, I'm sure everyone is different

03-10-2009, 09:27 PM	#16
jenndl Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Posts: 37 Gallery: jenndl Stats: 209/166/145 Start Date: Jan 2007	I have been taking Yaz for a year and half. It works well for me as far as acne and regulating my cylce, but I don't have PCOS. It also hasn't hindered my weight loss (yay).

03-17-2009, 12:06 PM	#18
SkInNy JeAnS Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: canada Posts: 215 Gallery: SkInNy JeAnS Stats: 01.8/95.6/30 WOE: as lc as i can keep it Start Date: march 2012	Im on Yaz, starting my second pack. The only thing that is worring me is i have been bleeding and spotting for a month. I dont know if its cause i started a ne BCP, or what. BUt it started off as brown spotting and now its regular... I hope this goes well lol! cause i have had bad luck with bcp! i gain weight all the time!

03-17-2009, 12:14 PM	#19
reallywantthis Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 4 Gallery: reallywantthis Stats: about 25 lbs WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2013	I take yaz and it is great for short periods, etc. But I do worry it is hindering my weight loss. But perhaps that is just my age. I did Atkins 10 years ago (I was 27) and I lost weight SO MUCH FASTER. I am going to give it one more month and see how much I lose. I have already given up diet Coke and wine. If I don't start losing, I'm going to blame it on the pill and give that up, too! I have about 25 - 30 lbs to lose.

03-17-2009, 12:54 PM	#20
uclangel422 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 166 Gallery: uclangel422 Stats: 160/133/120 ~ 5'0" WOE: low carb/gluten free	I took Yaz for about a year and stopped on my own since i started having heart palpitations, horrible mood swings and weight gain. It was fantastic for shorter periods with no cramps, but it was definitely causing problems with my health and a strain on my relationship. My doctor said that with it you need to make sure that you cut out as much caffeine as you can. I am not sure why but just something she said.

03-18-2009, 06:26 PM	#24
meb2004 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: kentucky Posts: 776 Gallery: meb2004 Stats: 146 / 135 5'9" WOE: weston price / whole foods Start Date: February 2004	I've had friends who have used it with no problem. With all BCP it will effect everyone differently though. If you want to reduce the number of periods you have another option would be nuvaring. People either love it or hate it, but you can choose to skip periods on it. You just wear it for 4 weeks and then use a new one (it has plenty of hormone for this). I like it and am skipping every other period.

04-01-2009, 08:04 PM	#25
LowCarbinChica Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 980 Gallery: LowCarbinChica Stats: 183/175.7/145	Hi....I took Yaz about 2 years ago. My gyno recommended it to help with the severity of pain from my cramps. However, within 2 weeks of taking it, I was spotting and had MAJOR cramps for almost a full month. My gyno INSISTED i continue taking it and that my cramps would subside when I was used to the pills. Well, they never got better. In fact, one day it was so bad and my bleeding was heavier as if I was on my period. I thought I was having a miscarriage and almost went to the E.R. She tested me to see if I had in fact had a miscarriage because of the severity of the pain/bleeding but I hadn't. My body just completely rejected it. So weird. I've never been on another birth control pill since.