"i originally got on the pill to treat acne and went through two other types of birth control pills before changing to yaz. with both of the other pills i had constant breakthrough bleeding throughout the month. i stopped taking the first pill after a month then tried seasonale.  my doctor told me to stay on it for a while and see if the bleeding went away so i took it for a year, but was still having problems.  i was beginning to think i wouldn&#039;t be able to take any birth control pills when i decided to try yaz. yaz cleared up my acne, stopped my cramps, and made my period much shorter and much lighter.  overall, taking yaz was a wonderful experience for me.  i stopped taking it about two years ago but re-started today and i&#039;m looking forward to the benefits"