I got on the Yasmin pill because of PMDD. It has helped tremendously. I've been suffering with mood swings, anxiety attacks and very strong cramping for about 7-14 days before my period. After a consultation with Dr Mel from The Lowdown, I started taking the Yasmin pill back to back, without the 7-day placebo break. The first 6-8 weeks my moodiness was worse but I knew I had to wait it out. In that 6-8 week period since starting the pill I experienced a lot of side effects. Negative side effects included: moodiness, my breasts grew a lot and were painful, I had increased appetite (especially for sweet things), my sex drive was low. Positive effects included: my bacne & acne on my chest had completely disappeared within the first couple of weeks, I had less hair on my upper lip and legs, my tits looked amazing. 9 months down the line and I can say with certainty that getting on the Yasmin pill was the best thing I've ever done for my mental health (and I've been doing therapy and was on antidepressants for 3 years). I still get moody for 2 days just before the end of the pill pack but I know exactly which day it will be and I can manage it more easily. I do get thrush every 2 months more or less which sucks but I did used to get it every year any way so I'm probably more prone to it. I still get some tummy ache before the end of the pack and I spot irregularly (to remedy that the doctor recommended to take a break from the pill for 4-7 days every 3-4 packs but that does send my moods through the roof). I whole-heartedly recommend speaking to the doctors at The Lowdown and trying out Yasmin (or an equivalent brand) if you have strong PMS or PMDD symptoms.

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