Logest vs. Yasmin: Which one is better?

So, here’s the situation... A friend of mine dropped by yesterday saying her stomach pain is absolutely unreal. It’s not even that typical menstrual cramping either; she feels like everything inside is just being turned inside out. To quote her: "I feel like my intestines are literally falling apart." 😲
Anyway, she was asking me if there could be any connection to birth control. She had been on Yasmin for about two or three months, took a break for a month or two, and then started taking Loestrin this past Saturday. Now she's wondering if these pains could be linked to the pills. I wasn't really sure how to answer since I've been on Yasmin for three months now and haven't had any issues at all... 🤷

I’ve been on Yasmin for nearly seven months now, and honestly—I haven't had any major issues! In fact, those awful pains I used to deal with during the first two days of my cycle have completely vanished. It's been such a relief! However, I have noticed some very slight spotting during intercourse lately... My OB-GYN tells me it’s perfectly normal, but still—is that something anyone else has dealt with?

I’m honestly baffled that nobody has brought up these recent findings regarding blood clot risks for women on Yasmin... I mean, sure, 99.99% of people will be perfectly fine, but for that tiny 0.01% who aren't, they're just going to drop 😲🙄 dead in their tracks, and if you ask me, it feels a lot like playing a high-stakes game of Russian roulette...

Chris Lopez59 said:It’s wild that nobody’s bringing up these new findings about blood clots in some girls and women taking Yasmin. Okay, look—99.99% won't have an issue... but that 0.01%? They could just drop dead 😲🙄 feels like playing Russian roulette to me...

I feel like a total broken record now—but hey, let's just review the facts.
Yasmin has been one of the most commonly prescribed oral contraceptives lately, and statistically speaking, there's a higher chance of side effects like thromboembolism popping up.
A Yasmin pill has 3 mg of drospirenone (that's a type of progesterone) and 0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). Just for context, brands like Sprintec, Yaz, or even older ones like Estaryla contain similar amounts—we're talking 0.02 to 0.04 mg... so the doses are basically identical.
Plus, it's the estrogen that actually messes with your clotting factors, which can lead to thrombosis or even a pulmonary embolism.
The list of who shouldn't take these is super clear—like people with genetic predispositions, smokers, those who sit all day without moving, or anyone dealing with obesity...
Did you guys know that being pregnant or going on long flights significantly bumps up the risk of a clot?
So seriously—please stop relying on "forum doctors" or just Googling everything for answers! Read the side effect list thoroughly, and go get blood work done—specifically checking your lipids, cholesterol, liver enzymes, and a full coagulation panel—no matter what pill you're on!!
I'm dying to know, how many of you have actually had your blood checked?

redgardener5 said:I’m actually curious, how many of you have had blood work done lately?

I did get my blood tested 🙂
It was just a few months ago, right around the time I stopped taking Yasmin, and everything came back perfectly normal.
However, due to some recent budget constraints, I’m looking to switch to a different brand of birth control (for those who aren't familiar, the price of Yasmin has jumped from $86 up to $33).
So, I was wondering if anyone might be able to offer some advice on what else I should consider switching to? ☕

redgardener5 said:Yasmin has been one of the most frequently prescribed oral contraceptives lately, which means statistically speaking, there's a higher chance of seeing side effects like thromboembolism and other issues.

Look, I’m no expert here, but do you actually have any hard data on how often Yasmin gets handed out compared to all the other brands? If we want to talk about statistical frequency, we really need those numbers to make an actual comparison, otherwise, we're just spinning our wheels without any real basis.😉

And another thing—why does it feel like every single high-profile case of a young woman in America suffering from thromboembolism gets immediately pinned on Yasmin?

At the end of the day, contraceptives aren't all identical. Whether it's the specific hormone cocktail, some minor additive, or even just the way the ingredients are manufactured, I couldn't tell you exactly what makes them tick, but there are definitely differences that the people actually taking them can feel. Honestly, I’d argue that the variations in health implications and risk levels are entirely possible and very much real.

Chris Lopez59 said:Why does it seem like every high-profile case of thromboembolism in a young woman here in America is linked directly to Yasmin?

I tend to think it’s simply because Yasmin is one of the most frequently prescribed oral contraceptives out there. There are certainly individuals who shouldn't be taking birth control at all, yet quite often, a gynecologist might prescribe them without running any necessary tests, and the patient themselves usually keeps taking them even if they start noticing certain symptoms—things like headaches, mood swings, nausea, or general aches. It’s possible that Yasmin has some property that "converts" those symptoms into a serious illness, though I honestly doubt people are dying solely because of birth control pills.🤔
I feel like the media coverage here in the States is perhaps a bit excessive. I mean, aside from that one tragic case in Australia, it doesn't seem like there's a widespread problem anywhere else, right?
It is an established fact that these pills increase blood clotting, which leads to thrombosis and all the subsequent complications, but the primary fault lies with the doctors who fail to perform the required screenings.
The responsibility also falls on the individual, as I don't believe anyone dies overnight from a pill. In my view, these patients experience various warning signs, but they often brush them off because life gets too busy. That was the situation with the girl in Australia; she had symptoms, but being a college student, she was just too overwhelmed with her studies to go to the doctor. So...🤷

Chris Lopez59 said:I wouldn't know about that—do you actually have stats on how often Yasmin gets prescribed versus other brands so we can even compare them? Without that data, talking about frequency is kind of pointless, right? 😉

Also, why does every single high-profile case of blood clots in young women here seem to get linked back to Yasmin?

Look, contraceptives aren't all the same. Whether it's the hormone combo, some specific additives, or just how they manufacture the ingredients—who knows—but there are differences that people using them definitely feel. I’d say the health implications and risk levels are totally real and possible.

I read somewhere that it's around 70-80%.
Why? Is deduction not really your thing? What part isn't clicking? Most young women are literally on Yasmin!!
And yeah, they differ because of the component called synthetic progestin. /That's the stuff in pills that isn't ethinyl estradiol.

But seriously, what's the deal—is there some new research on Yasmin causing blood clots that I missed? 🤷

For those who switched from Yasmine to Logest, did you notice any weight gain or loss... and how did it affect your bust size?

Susan Lopez43 said:For those of you who switched from Yasmine to Logest, did you notice any weight changes? Any changes in breast size?

I actually put on about 4 pounds while I was on Yasmine, but so far with Logest, my weight hasn't budged. That said, I just started the third pack, so things could still shift. As for my breasts—they actually grew nearly a full cup size on Yasmine, but they've shrunk back down a little bit on this new one. On the bright side, they aren't sore and swollen anymore, which was such a relief.
Overall, I’m feeling much better on Logest. Most importantly, my libido is finally back in action! Dealing with dryness was easily my biggest struggle when I was taking Yasmine.

I would really love to get your thoughts on this, because I was taking Yasmin continuously for three years, but since my cholesterol was right on the edge and my triglycerides were slightly elevated, my gynecologist decided to switch me over to Logest.
I have just finished my first pack and now I am waiting for my period to arrive. It is already the fourth day and nothing has happened yet, whereas with Yasmin, I almost always saw it come on by the third or fourth day.
I am feeling quite anxious about the delay, even though there is absolutely no logical reason for me to miss it.
What do you all think about this, or has anyone here gone through something similar?

I find Logest to be a bit unpredictable when it comes to managing periods. For two years, my cycle was incredibly consistent, always starting on the fourth day after my last pill. I decided to take a break from it for a while, and when I started again, things seemed fine at first, but now it’s shifted—it starts on the fifth day and only lasts for three. It’s strange.

rustyscout3 said:So, I've finished my first pack and I'm just waiting for my period to arrive. It's already the fourth day, and it hasn't started yet, even though with Yasmine, it usually showed up by the third or fourth day at the latest.
I'm starting to feel a little anxious about the delay, even though there isn't any actual reason to worry.
What do you all think, or has anyone else gone through something similar?

Don't stress out too much!😁 Mine used to come on the fourth day too, but every few months it would shift forward or back a day. It's perfectly normal.👍

I was on Yasmin for about two and a half years before I finally quit about eighteen months ago. It’s only now that I’m actually realizing how much of a difference it made to my appearance. My skin was flawless—not a single breakout on my back, zero cellulite, and my periods were incredibly light, lasting maybe two days tops.
Lately, though, things have shifted. My skin is acting up again, I've noticed more cellulite, and those annoying back breakouts are driving me crazy. On top of that, my first day of menstruation has become surprisingly painful, which feels odd because I never dealt with anything like that when I was eleven. Back when I was taking Yasmin, the only thing that showed up slightly elevated on my blood work was my cholesterol. Honestly, none of that really worries me; part of me still wants to go back on them. But after sitting with my thoughts for a bit, I realized my libido has shot up and I don't have any issues with natural lubrication anymore. I used to struggle with being incredibly dry down there, and I always just chalked it up to getting older or just having a messy headspace regarding sex, but now I see the pill was actually the culprit.

I’m wondering if anyone using Logest experiences similar issues with their sex drive? I’m heading out to pick up my prescription next week, so I really need to decide which one to go with...

John Campbell24 said:I was wondering if anyone else using Logest has dealt with issues regarding libido? I’m heading in to pick up my prescription next week, so I really need to decide which pills to stick with...

Personally, switching to Logest actually brought my libido back after it had completely tanked while I was on Yasmin. Even my natural lubrication improved, which was such a relief. Generally speaking, I find these much easier to tolerate too—the mood swings and irritability have pretty much vanished. My only real gripe is that I feel like my breasts have lost a bit of their fullness...

Elizabeth Grant27 said:I actually found that switching to Logest helped restore my libido, which had dropped off quite significantly while I was on Yasmin, and I’ve noticed my natural lubrication has returned too. Generally speaking, I just seem to handle them much better now without all that old irritability.

Well, it’s funny because I’ve had the exact opposite experience. I was on Yasmin for three years and honestly, everything was perfect—no issues at all.
Now, I decided to try Logest simply because it’s more budget-friendly, but after about ten days, I started feeling quite unwell on it. My sex drive has completely vanished, and I can't seem to get lubricated at all. On top of that, I feel incredibly tense and nervous. Once I take a break, I'm definitely going back to Yasmin; I never dealt with any of these side effects when I was using it.🤷

John Campbell24 said:I was on Yasmin for about two and a half years before I finally decided to stop about eighteen months ago. It’s only now that I’m truly realizing how much of a positive impact those pills actually had on my overall appearance.
...honestly, part of me misses them, but after some genuine soul-searching, I've realized my libido is back in full force and things are working perfectly down there again. I used to struggle with being incredibly dry, which I always chalked up to just getting older or perhaps some mental blocks regarding intimacy, but looking back, I realize the birth control was likely the culprit all along.

To be honest, I went through the exact same period of indecision. I initially wanted to switch to Logest because it’s much more budget-friendly here in the States. However, after finishing just one pack, I realized it simply wasn't for me and I'm heading straight back to Yasmin. It just didn't feel right.
But then again, everyone reacts differently, so it might actually work well for you.
You could always give it a single month's try. If it feels good, stick with it; if not, pivoting back to Yasmin is easy enough. My only advice is to avoid mixing them up mid-cycle—you shouldn't wait until you're halfway through a box of Logest to realize it's a bad fit and scramble back to Yasmin. It's better to finish the pack first, and then once your break is over, you can return to what worked before.😁

So, after taking a break for about six months, I decided to start back up on Yasmin. Honestly, they’ve always been great for me!! I haven't really run into any issues with them in the past. The only thing is, I feel like my ovaries are hurting a bit more than usual lately. My period ended just two days ago, and I'm still feeling this lingering ache in my ovaries. I guess... could that maybe be caused by the Yasmin?!

Carol Scott98 said:I finished one pack and I've honestly had enough. I’m switching back to Yasmin. This just doesn't feel right for me at all.

My OB-GYN actually told me that you really need to go through at least three boxes before you can even tell if the pills are working for you or not. It takes a bit of time for your body to adjust to the new hormone levels, so it's perfectly normal to deal with some side effects during those first few weeks. Maybe if you'd held out for another month or two, things would have leveled out... 🤷

Elizabeth Grant27 said:Perhaps you should have waited another month or two... 🤷

No, thank you!! I honestly don't think I can hold out any longer; I feel so restless and on edge, and there's just this constant sense of mental fog.
And one more thing— do you really think I could manage another two or three months without intimacy ?!?!?!?! 😲 😂 🤣
(P.S.—I should probably mention my libido is practically non-existent right now!!!)

Also, I went ahead and called my gynecologist, and he told me it would be perfectly fine to go back on Yasmin.

Elizabeth Grant27 said:My doctor mentioned that I’d need to go through at least three packs before we could truly tell if the pills are working for me, since it takes some time for the body to adjust to new hormones.

He might have meant that it takes about three months to see the actual results, like things settling down with acne, hair growth, or even the reduction in menstrual cramps... 🤷