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?
I’ve been on Diane until now, but I finally decided to switch over to Yaz because of all those glowing reviews everywhere... except, I’ve only been on them for a couple of days and my partner is already complaining that I’m acting like I’m constantly in PMS mode. Plus, the bloating is absolutely catastrophic, and since they contain lactose which I can’t handle at all, I’m thinking once I finish this pack, I’m officially calling it quits.👎