"i used yasmin for birth control reasons as it was the lowest one available to me at the time that didn&#039;t cause breakthrough bleeding. it was great for birth control and my skin is very clear after taking it. the main difference i noticed from other pills is that i would always get my period one day early (on the sun instead of the mon). i also had terrible mood swings and angry outburts. my poor kids copped the brunt of my moods! i have been off yasmin for two weeks now and am back to my calm and happy self, and my sex drive has returned. i am 42."