Yasmin & Yaz Survivors

Joined: 11 Mar 2010 Posts: 37 : Location: SC Items

I'm currently taking Loestrin 24, but was on Yasmin, then Ocella for a total of about 7 years, until two months ago. I'm one week into my second week of my packet, and I want to quit altogether. Should I wait until I finish the packet, or is it okay to just stop in the middle of one? My side effects on this one are not nearly as bad as those I experienced on Yasmin/Ocella, but there are a few wierd things that bother me. I've had some pretty serious weight gain that started before I started loestrin, but I've noticed several other things that bother me, such as NO PERIOD AT ALL, severe mood swings, and just an over-all bitchy feeling almost all the time. My kids think I'm a monster. I'd love to be able to just stop these pills immediately, but I worry what the effects might be, and I'm not sure I'm prepared for the whole natural birth control thing yet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:40 am

Hi there,

There is no harm in stopping the pill tonight. Obviously, make sure you have protected sex and keep in mind that you may experience some withdrawal effects including a withdrawal bleed.

Don't look back. You are making the right decision in coming off the pill! Smile

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:42 pm

Dear Alh36,

Rines is right, don't look back - if you want to wait until your pack is almost done you can. I stopped when I had 3 left... I was going to finish it but was unable to continue taking them when I knew what they did to me...

My period came 3 days earlier than expected after that... but I have been pretty regular since.

There is a great thread about Natural birth control if you are unsure. I was exactly like you - worried about it all... but it has been working great since I stopped and I wish I would have done it sooner.

I wish you the best, keep us updated!
Hugs,
~Helena