Yasmin pill and lighter periods

How our community feel yasmin pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

49%

No change

15%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 219 reviews for yasmin pill, 107 people (49%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1st Oct 24

I swapped to Yasmin after trying so many and I felt like I’d struck gold! My skin improved loads (but must also note was under a dermatologist as well) but my skin has continued to be really clear My mood is a lot better provided I run the packets back to back - do find my mood plummets whenever I have a 7 day break but only do this once every 3-6 months I do get headaches but unclear if it coincides with Yasmin but GP is requesting I stop due to this however I’m reluctant due to have good this pill has been!

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Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Aug 24

This is the third pill I’ve tried and I’ve finally found one I want to stay on. I lost weight, my skin cleared up, my bra size has gone up in cup in 3 months, I’m much calmer on this pill I’m someone who is neurodivergent which causes me lots of anxiety and this pill has made me a lot more optimistic and relaxed. Only been on it 3 months if anything changes I’ll update!


Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  14th Aug 24

I have mixed feelings about Yasmin. I was on it for a long time and it cleared up the numerous spots on my back and gave me regular, light periods with no cramping. However, the last five or so years before I went off it, I found I had zero sex drive and significant vaginal dryness, which negatively impacted my ability to have and enjoy sex. My breasts also enlarged significantly, from roughly a B/C cup to about a D/ double D, a change that I have found uncomfortable.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Yasmin pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

56% of yasmin pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

54% of yasmin pill reviewers reported tender breasts

48% of yasmin pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

43% of yasmin pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

41% of yasmin pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible yasmin pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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