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Experiences after coming off the pill - specifically Yasmin

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Shinesun09 · 16/07/2017 12:25

I've been on some sort of contraceptive pill for about 15years with some breaks in between
I had a year and a half break each around the time of my 2 DC (youngest is 1 so a fairly recent break) and a 2 year break a few years ago.
I have taken a few different brands in that time but the current one is Yasmin as I used to suffer with acne.
I'm in a position where I don't need to take it at the moment and I'm thinking of coming off it but I've heard a few horror stories from friends about symptoms after stopping Yasmin.
Just wanted to see what others experiences were and if there was any advice for counteracting any problems.

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Shinesun09 · 16/07/2017 12:26

My friend said she had terrible water retention and noticed a bit of hair loss when she stopped - are there any vitamins that would help with either?

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Shinesun09 · 16/07/2017 15:42

Bump

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agapanthus1979 · 18/07/2017 11:55

Bumping - in the same boat!

mummabubs · 18/07/2017 12:31

I came off Yasmin and can't say I really noticed any major side effects (other than some mild headaches in the first week) but then we were TTC and within a month I was pregnant so had a lot of changes but they were probably more pregnancy than Yasmin!

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Shinesun09 · 18/07/2017 13:10

Thanks Both, I have stopped it, my mood is very up and down at the moment, feeling very low and teary today but I am often like that a few days before a period
Think I'm mostly worried about the hair loss as my hair is thin anyway

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agapanthus1979 · 18/07/2017 13:37

The hair loss is my main worry too. My hair is really thin, which I think is due to taking Yasmin anyway. Terrified of losing even more!!
Keep us posted on how you get on.

Fairylea · 18/07/2017 14:58

I came off Yasmin and didn't notice any side effects at all.

agapanthus1979 · 18/07/2017 17:03

That's good to hear. I know it's all very individual, but I've read read so many horror stories!

agapanthus1979 · 09/08/2017 12:02

Hi Shinesun. How are you getting on now? I'm on my pill break at the mo and contemplating not starting a new pack and seeing how I get on. I'd be interested to hear an update.

applepatch · 09/08/2017 12:15

I came off Yasmin a few years ago after being on it for years and years with a few breaks now and then. Came off as TTC but I was worried about skin and hair as have pcos and skin a particular concern. My mood swings were worse on it to be honest. I fell pregnant quite quickly which has changed my skin it's now much better post pregnancy so I can't comment on that but didn't notice worse moods or worse hair loss/ growth where didn't want it!
Hope that helps

agapanthus1979 · 09/08/2017 15:52

That's good to hear. Thanks, applepatch.

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