Yaz Birth Control Pill

yaz does contain hormones. My dr put me on that after my first was born to counteract some of my out of control hormones. It worked

Have you thought about trying a non-hormonal IUD? That is the best way to avoid hormones with an easy form of birth control, I think.

Hi D.,
I suspect I had moody/hormonal problems all along when I was taking birth control pills. When I went off (i felt great -- got pregnant tho) then after baby was born when I went back on them (I also had post part) I was put on Yazim because it was suppose to be better on moods. A year later I asked to get OFF of it. I had an IUD placed in. There are 3 kinds of IUDs made. Two of them contain hormones and one does not. It was the best decision I have made!! Naturally I have the one without any hormones. Like anything there are pros and cons, with IUD you could have more cramping. A small payoff for me considering the severe mood swings. I also go to a specialist for my thyroid who told me some of us are just sensitive to hormones, and we become more sensitive as we get older. I am 37 yrs old. Consider the IUD if you are struggling with moodiness. Good luck to you!

I loved Yaz (preggo right now, but will probably get back on it when I'm done...)! I had horrible reactions with estrogen-based pills and the proges-only were not working well, so my MD put me on Yaz! As far as what was explained to me, it contains a "pre-cursor" to estrogen so it forces your body to make the amount of estrogen you need itself in order for it to work rather than the pill dictating the amount! Worked well for me! Got rid of acne, reduced PMS symptoms somewhat, regulated my heavy periods more...all good with none of the bad reactions! Give it a try...you can always come back off of it if it doesn't work for you (oh...tried Mirena IUD with hormones...body bled and bled and bled...removed a few months later...)!

S., 26, mom of 20-month-old and another boy due in Aug

I don't know much about the Yaz pill specifically, but I do know that if you are wanting LESS side effects from a hormonal birth controll methos you should look into the Nuva Ring. you insert it into your vagina and leave it for 3 weeks where you can't feel it and then just take it out for a week once a month when you get your period. Because it is localized it doesn't contain NEARLY as many hormones as any birth control pill would and can still be effective. A pill has to have enough hormones in it to effect your whole body to make sure its working where it counts, where as the Nuva Ring is localized so it only needs enough to effect your uterus area. The benefits are FAR less side effects and also its great because you don't have to remember to take a pill every day - you can put it in and forget about it for 3 weeks. I think you will find it to be MUCH more convenient than condoms or the pill. Good luck!

Hi D.:

If Yaz doesn't work for you, you may want to try a couple of other types before you give up. The first pill I went on made me extremely depressed, the second brand caused spotting, and the third worked great with no side effects.

My nurse practitioner described it really well that it's like mixing a cocktail -- every woman needs to find just the right mix of hormones for their biochemistry.

Good luck!

I took the Yaz pill between my two kids for about 2 years. I loved it. I had no bad reactions to it at all, plus it helped clear of the bit of acne I had. Even on my "off" week I didn't really have any mood swings, which I have had in the past on other pills. Give it a try for a couple of months -- the beauty of the pill is that you don't have to do anything to quit it (have it removed, etc) you just stop taking it if it's not working out for you.
One thing to note -- Yaz is such a low dose of the hormone that you need to be sure to take it at the exact same time every day or it's failure rate goes up pretty quick.
Good luck!

D.- Love Yaz! I have not had any side effects at all (unusual) and I usually don't even have a period.

Good Luck! H.

Yaz, or Yazmin has a unique hormone compared to the majority of other birth control pills. The majority have an estrogen component and a progesterone component. You may or may not have the same side effects. The lowest amount of hormones will be found in an IUD device or the vaginal ring option.
I haven't used oral methods for a long time because I get sick using them. I have had great success with the ring though. I'm hoping to try an IUD after my next child is born.

My daughter, age 25, loved it while she was on it. Unfortunately, it isn't on our insurance formulary, so she has to take something else which she doesn't like nearly as well.