We all experience birth control pills differently. Perhaps the "break" on the pill contributed to your pain? But in my case-I could not take Yasmin! I was on it for a little over 1 year but it caused my periods to gradually get heavier-not right away like it sounds like you-but the pain got worse and I had other odd symptoms too. I had to talk my Dr out of that pill, too as Gyns tend to love that pill for some reason!

I am doing much better on Apri which is an older pill.