QuestionHello - I just started Yasmin after being bounced around between POPs and progestin pills, long story. I experienced weight gain and breast swelling while on my previous bcp. That seemed to die down and my breasts weren't so swollen and tender but ever since I started Yasmin, the swelling and tenderness is back - and it is very noticable (for example, my bikini top which fit perfectly before is waaaay too small). With the weight gain, swollen breasts, and being late (I should have started yesterday and have no sign of starting today) I am a little worried. Is this normal or should I take a pregnancy test?
AnswerDear Mandy,
Anytime you are having trouble figuring out which pill is right for you and are having to switch medications, you leave yourself a bit vulnerable. It's always best, especially in that first month, to use a back-up birth control method as a "just in case".
However, it sounds like you have a pretty strong history of these same symptoms when on BCPs before. And breast tenderness can be a side effect of Yasmin.
I assume you're due to have your period as indicated by the pills in your package. Sometimes our bodies don't respond exactly the same as others, or as manufacturers or doctors expect them to. And it sounds like you've had quite a time getting yours to do so from your "long story" notation. If it were me, I'd give it the entire week...if you don't end up having ANY type of period whatsoever, then I'd probably take a pregnancy test just to be sure. Especially if you have just switched pills this month and haven't used another back-up method or have any other reason to believe you might be pregnant (having taken pills late or skipped one, taken and antibiotic or any other medication that might have decreased the effectiveness of the pill, etc,..)
Hope I have helped!
