nimblehound46 said:Hey there! I have a quick question for you all... my doctor recommended I start taking Yaz pills, and I’m supposed to begin the regimen in just a few days. To be honest, I’ve never used hormonal birth control before—this is all brand new territory for me—so I’m feeling a little bit anxious about the whole thing. He mentioned that these are relatively new on the market and that they are quite effective and generally well-tolerated by most patients... but here’s the kicker: the fact that they are "new" is exactly what’s weighing on my mind. It feels a bit unsettling when you realize there isn't decades of long-term data available yet, you know? So, I wanted to check in with this community—is anyone here currently on them? Have you had any unexpected side effects, or perhaps heard any horror stories from friends or family?
Well, I was on Diane-35 for a while, and I didn't really have any issues with those... but now my doctor is telling me to switch, and it looks like I'll probably be moving over to Yaz too.
From what I understand, they are still relatively new to the market, but apparently, they follow a different schedule—you don't do the usual 21/7 routine, it's more like 24/4, and yeah, they're also supposedly helpful if you struggle with PMS symptoms.🙂