I took Yasmin prior to my wedding in order to regulate my period (I didn't need it for birth control) and without knowing what was happening to me, I became a monster. My personality changed completely. When my husband almost called our wedding off because of my behaviour, I realised I had to look at why I had changed. After some research, it became apparant that Yasmin did indeed almost ruin many a life. I stopped taking them immediately but not without a lot of damage being done.

That was my experience with modern BCP.

Hoping your experience will be smooth. Good luck.

PS. I am curious as to why your doctor thinks it is necessary to give your ovaries a "vacation"?