Going off the Pill Experience | YAZ : Physical & Emotional Symptoms / Helpful resources / FAQs
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2021
- In this video I discuss, in detail, my experience going off the pill. I was on Yaz for 6 years and have been off for over 3 years now. I went on Yaz as a contraceptive at the age of 21. Now, 29, I reflect back on my contraceptive pill journey and share information I wish I had had earlier. This video starts with some relevant background information and why I went off the pill. What was the final straw that led to me taking the plunge with little to no preparation? In between I detail a few things I wish I had done and things I did do that were helpful along the way, and towards the end of the video I complete these lists.
I share all the physical things I experienced that I can think of - including swollen boobs, bloating, acne, period pains and my general PMS. I then move on to the emotional things I experienced that came as a big surprise. I also share some things I did that that I think were helpful, including yoga, general health things, stress management and more. Finally I share some helpful resources (that helped me a lot), some concluding remarks and then a final physical / emotional thing I forgot to share at the beginning of the video.
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Disclaimer: This is not advise. This is my experience and some information I have come across. Please take what serves you & leave what doesn't. Seek assistance from a professional if required.
I really needed this video it was super informative and I appreciate you sharing your story ❤
I started the pill about 4-5 weeks ago & it was great till like a slap, 10 days ago i became angry depressed, sleepless nights, weird dreams (i dream maybe 1 time per year) then I started reading about the pill & was SHOCKED. I took it for acne & painful periods, and i trusted 10000% my doctor but the info online with all the death related cases, it’s insane!!!!!
Oh. The icing on the cake u GAIN WEIGHT after stopping the pill. Great!
Thanks for such an informative and inspiring video! This is such a great resource for the many ladies struggling with hormonal issues. I went through many of the same symptoms. I love how you show that our hormonal health is in our control and we don't need to suffer or take synthetic hormones just to feel normal.
Thanks for watching! So glad you could relate. Thanks for wonderful feedback 💪
Totally same experience especially when it comes to acne. I stopped using nuvaring a bit over a year ago and 6 months in the acne kicked in and is still going on heavily. Also constant bloating which is making me feel very uncomfortable. I take really good care of my health and eath a healthy diet but still. I'm watching these videos to comfort myself and give myself some hope that this will eventually get better!
Thanks for sharing your journey. I believe the more women share their stories, the better informed we will all be. The unique experiences women have with their hormonal health is a complicated topic and in need of more 'airtime' and discussion. Same for hormones and menopause! #hormonalhealth #fertility #women #menopause #thefemalejourney
Thanks for watching & for sharing what came up for you. And fully agree with what you are saying 👏💙
As a man watching it,
It's like taking a 3 year graduate course
You explain so well. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I started yaz for my intense mental state during the luteal stage. After hearing this, i know im not ready to get off it because im not in a good place in my life. Having that said, ive only been on it for a bit more than a year and im 33 and first time on a birth control, so shouldnt be so bad. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for sharing. As part of your consideration - two good resources that really helped me is "How the pill changes everything" and "In the flo". Worth noting that as much as it was a wild ride coming off - it did end up being much better for my mental state to not be on the pill. I've been off for several years now and very happy with that decision. Sending you care!
i havent been on the pill since febuary 28th and i had like bad cramping yesterday morning and then took pamprin an then no pain and went to work..... no period, but breasts are very swollen and sore & bloated...... been on the pil since 2017
thanks for this video! xx
My pleasure x
How long until you actually started feeling these esffects? Was it once you were weeks, months or years off the pill? I’m about 2 weeks in. Wondering if I should go back to it or not bc I’m scared of the side effects from coming off
Some took a while to experience and some I felt soon after coming off. I've been off the pill for many years now and I don't regret the decision one bit :) Good luck with deciding what is best for you.
Here we go. 1st week off Yaz. Hoping for the best…
How is it so far ? My doctor is recommending it for acne
@Makayla Hawkins get a New doctor
Mines dissapeared too.. well it’s like old blood for 2 days or so.
So I’m deciding to stop the pill now. It’s more than likely messing with me after about 20 years on the pill.
I’ve also had 2 ovarian cyst surgeries so im out of whack.
Good luck 🤗
I have been off yaz for 8 years and I am stills struggling with my hormones! It's are so unhelpful even homeopathy I'm tired
I am very sorry to hear that. I hope that you find what works for you. I started "wellness discussions" on my channel with a health coach that may be valuable for you if you are interested check out those videos and her profile.
I just started yaz today without my parents because he just blocked me on everything and disappeared and well now irdk what to do if I start experiencing these things
I am very glad to hear!
Hello, I have been on yaz for 13 years, Have you see hair loss and water retention in your body once you stop it?
I didn't explicitly notice hair loss or additional water retention. If you want more information on possible causes of this and/or ways to address the possible causes I recommend Jacqui (fantastic and affordable woman's health coach). Her website: www.wellnesswithjacqui.co.za/services
Please note I don't benefit from you using her services - this recommendation is purely based on my experience of her services and knowledge when it comes to finding root causes for women and offering sustainable support.
Could you tell me pros and cons of it please ? I’m supposed to be taking this but I’m scared
I’m scared too, I took sprintec and made me feel so extremely bad now I’m scared I’ll have the same side effects with yaz 😢
@@areadecrimen I’m ok sprintec and switching to yas. How is it going for you?
I experienced these crazy cramps and the layer of my tummy is crazy sore and I’m still experiencing these after 6 months of being off the pill 😢😢😢
oh no. That sounds very uncomfortable.
Hi! Did you experience weight gain or acne, post-pill?
Hi there - not specifically no. I have had some acne spots over these years, but nothing major and not right after I came off.
Anyone experienced anxiety post pill 😩😬😬
Yes!!!
The pill depletes many nutrients, please get yourself a multivitamin, a pre-natal one might be a good idea, to support your hormone health. Also herbs like sage or vitex, help to regulate hormones.
@@tash7084 how were u feeling? Are you feeling better now?
@@frusia123 I just started Mary Ruth’s liquid prenatal multivitamin
Severe anxiety & irritability 😤😫😣
Men...I'm going through hell....with the pill. Just left it 6 months ago..
Really sorry to hear you are going through hell. It's tough. I joined forces with two health coaches and we developed a 4 week program to support women coming off the pill if you want to sign up - www.canva.com/design/DAFAY4RKKg0/idcbe7Tpehd3s8r4E-Umzg/view?website#2
I’ve been off yaz for a week now did you notice anything like anxiety decreasing when I was on it I was so anxious
Hi Ashley..... hmmmm I definitely noticed a decrease in my anxiety and tension, but at the time I also started implementing more stress management / mindfulness practices, so I put it down to that. That being said I also notice cyclical anxiety with my different phases, especially when estrogen is high (which it is when we are on the pill).
It should decrease anxiety because it helps with things like PMDD
Anxiety increased after the pill for me. Hbu?
@@AllAboutSefraMarie decreased and I stopped having frequent panic attacks I went from having 2-5 a week to maybe one every few months
Did you experience any changes in your breast size after coming off the pill? As stupid as it sounds I think this is the only reason why I’m still taking the pill, because I’ve never loved my body as much as I do now. And I am really scared that once I come of the pill I’ll go back to different breast size..
I once went off for 2 months and they became slightly smaller, but this time went I went off permanently they stayed their usual large size and didn't change at all (except they get fuller in my luteal phase).
Omg me too! I kinda took the pill for bigger breasts 🤣 but I feel like the pills makes me kinda depressed, so I’m thinking of getting off it. The only reason for me to keep taking the pill is breast size🤦🏻♀️
Did anyone experience hot flashes or heat intolerance after stoping the pill,
The opposite for me. I sweat like crazy and had night sweats when I started it.
It's been 3 months since I've bern off the pill. I have acne. Cramps and heardaches😭
6 months for me and saaaame. The first 3 months were a breeze. But the acne? Damnnnnnn
I’m here 4 months later. How do you feel now? Do you still struggle with the same things? I’m thinking of getting off but scared to struggle with this
@@Daaaanielledo you still have bad acne? My wife has had bad acne and she’s been off for 6 months. We will start to really try eating whole organic non GMO foods to see if that helps
Did your face break out really bad after coming off?
Not initially no, but I did get more spots after a few months. The spots come and go as my cycle fluctuates and I work on seeing what triggers it, but I didn't have a sudden intense break out after coming off the pill :)
@@carmenfourie5346 okay thank you for responding I’m just coming off the pill yaz and I’m very worried about having a flare in breakouts so far I’ve only gotten 2 or 3 breakouts.
@%9F%92%9C%F0%9F%92%9Cnel/UCM_DshbKvqoPkX-LNSpNNWA I can completely understand the fear. I hope you don't have any more break outs / a flare. 💜 Not sure if it will be helpful for you to try journal / make a note of when you do get the break outs. For me it usually happens around ovulation time and clears up as soon as my luteal phase starts.
@@shyannejackson1847 How is it going so far? I went on YAZ as a teen to remove my acne but now at 23 I am nervous I am going to get it all back!!
@@SISIASMR90 so far so good my periods are still the same except now they last 2 or 3 days longer I am actually getting less breakouts since I got off yaz… but I have been taking Dim supplement once a day and I think those have helped me alot with acne and my period… definitely recommend getting dim 300 when you go off yaz
Did it make you gain weight?
It did not alter my weight, no.
Do yaz cause bloating?
I would assume that it could, but bloating can have many causes (many related to diet). I did not notice that I was particularly more bloated when I took Yaz relative to when I stopped taking it.
I took it and I never lost my period I got it twice a month 🤦♀️
Aaah so I am guessing like possible ovulation bleed and then period bleed or some other mix cycle spotting?
I'm having sore breast,hard to touch I guess it's getting bigger is that a normal symptoms? 🥲
I'm dealing with this now too. Just had my first period being off the pill and breasts were the most tender I've ever felt and still tender 4 days after my period