AIBU to be so scared about having started the pill for the first time?

[Nicebucket]

I'm 26 and have never been on any hormonal birth control until now.

Recently I was put on it for health reasons. My GP and OB have been asking me to take it since I was 15, but I've resisted due to the side effects.

I have PCOS which has caused acne, severe mood swings and excessive hair growth for many years now.

My periods are a nightmare and recently they've started to interfere with my ability to do my job. The excessive bleeding has caused severe anaemia and some deficiencies, which in turn are causing various other problems with my health and skin.

So it reached a point where my doctor basically said it was time to stop resisting the pill and frankly I am also fed up with periods and th acne.

I've been taking the pill Yaz for a week now. So far I haven't noticed any side effects, but I read online that this pill can actually cause some horrendous issues!! Apparently there have been deaths, blood clots and blindness and also issues such as weight gain and depressions etc.

I'm really, genuinely scared that I'm going to get a blood clot or go blind or at the very least put on masses of weight.

AIBU? Did I make the right decision by giving the pill a try? Anyone want to share their pill experiences with me?

You will be fine, nothing is going to happen. I was on yasmin for 2 years and I was fine. If it puts your mind at rest simply ask for a different pill. Xx

Hmm looks like the receptionist at my doctors was talking rubbish about it being withdrawn then, actually worried me slightly at the time too.

I would talk to your GP about how you are feeling TBH, as your level of anxiety about this seems completely out of proportion.

Klaptrap- you're right. I've been diagnosed with severe anxiety in the past as well, so I iften react like this to situations

But I've received loads of support from the mumsnet community through some difficult times Thank you all