Is it unusual for skin to get oilier on this pill? My biggest concern was will I gain a weight, but it seems that Yasmin is a birth control that doesn't make you gain weight, at least in my case.So, when the time comes to stop using those pills, I was consulting anyone who I could on how to prevent acne to show up. I’ve got a stock of six months, but none of my friends take it. So Yasmin should help with acne. I have been on it since I was 25, with a few years break to have DC but I'm now 44, the GP said although at my age she would switch, she would let me decide. Yasmin is only one form of contraceptive pill, referred to as the combined contraceptive pill.

Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads It’s also making me break out which I don’t usually suffer from It shouldn’t but that doesn’t mean it won’t because it does contain progesterone.Is Yasmin progesterone only? She asked me why I looked so fresh nowadays and what the secret of getting rid of the oil was. Save money on clothes, holidays, days out, pregnancy and baby gear, homeware, garden furniture and more with exclusive deals! The nurse put me in Lucette rather than Yasmin as I had migraines and it has done wonders for my skin. So I wear lots of primer after moisturiser.I found on yasmin that it helped my skin, that's why I liked it so keep with it and see how it goes. Not nice I know, but I just needed to give this comeback to her For the first time in my life I can respond to a complexion question with ‘normal’ instead of the ‘oily’ that I have been saying since the past so many years. Could this settle down over time or? I have been on it since I was 25, with a few years break to have DC but I'm now 44, the GP said although at my age she would switch, she would let me decide. I told her that I took her advice and got rid of my Arab bed partner. Yasmin is an antiandrogenic bc pill.meaning it blocks testosterone comign from your androgens— as you may know excess testosterone can cause oily skin includign acne and excess body/facial hair. Yasmin is often prescribed to get rid of oily skin. I actually love that pill so much but I too had to stop because of hemiplegic migraines. It’s a shame for them to go to waste. I would persevere for at least a couple more months, OP. That was my turning point. Yasmin is great for skin, without it mine is a messy spotty oil slick. Yasmin 21 only contains 21 active birth control pills, whereas Yasmin 28 contains 21 active pills and 7 placebo pills. If you are taking Yasmin 21, the dosage required is one hormone-containing yellow pill per day for 21 consecutive days. COCP should improve your skin as a general rule, although obviously everyone reacts differently. This person could then take it to a pharmacy to check authenticity if they wished. Yasmin is available in two options – Yasmin 21 and Yasmin 28. I went on a plane, came off 4 hours later and my face had developed at least 5/6 giant spots in addition to the 10 I already was dealing with thanks to Yasmine. I am 31 now and, until I started treatment with Yasmin, my acne seemed to be getting worse and worse each year. Completely sealed, would be happy to post it to someone that does use it. Doctors prescribe Yasmin for controlling skin, they put me on it after I had to stop dianette because of migraines Yasmin did wonders for my skin, had to stop taking it because of migraines. They are also thought to reduce the risk of developing colorectal, … Hence, he took all the oil away! Importantly, you should not be taking Yasmin if you are over the age of 35 and are at increased risk of suffering from blood clots. Just wanted to let you guys know, Yasmin birth control pills cleared up my face completely! It was my wedding 3 weeks later and I had had enough of waiting for my skin to settle in to the pill.

Umm… aren’t birth control pills supposed to be only for females?Also, just to make it clear – my skin, which looked like an oil field within an hour of washing and scrubbing it rigorously, now looks and feels so normal and smooth.

It's similar to Dianette (miracle worker for my skin). I found the opposite with Yasmin, controlled my oily skin and breakouts. I … In fact, I did a not so nice thing a few days ago. This site uses cookies. I actually love that pill so much but I too had to stop because of hemiplegic migraines. I have had acne for as long as I remember – with a minimum of 20 years history at least. It could be coincidence or the hot weather making your skin greasy at the moment.Yasmin is great for skin, without it mine is a messy spotty oil slick. I only have a break every third pack, as the break upsets my skin a bit.If you don't néed the pill for contraception, just for you skin then read up on Spironolactone. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to So I’m 4 days into my second strip of Yasmin pills, trying them to see if they help with my hair that’s been shedding excessively for over a year now. My oily, cystic acne ridden skin got waaay better on Yasmin. I have had acne for over 20 years, starting at age 8 or 9. Pills like Yasmin can also be used in women who need contraception to treat some hormonal conditions, like PMS (premenstrual syndrome), acne, or the symptoms of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Yasmin really improved my skin so I love it, it took a couple of months to settle onto it but brilliant. I noticed on my weeks break it dried out but now I’ve started the next pack it’s getting oily again. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. I am 30 years old now and my skin has never felt better than it does right now. As I'm on Cerazette which is progesterone only & my skin is now very oily. I am using Yasmin birth control pills since the last 6 months and it has cleared my face completely!

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