Enskyce and Acne: What Users Say

• JSa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2020

For Birth Control "STAY AWAY! I’ve been on Enskyce for two months and have decided to call it quits. I have had three full periods while on active pills per my IVF doctor. Spotting if I’m not actively bleeding, migraines every day that I cannot get control of, and major mood swings, mostly the urge to cry. I’ve also experienced weight gain and cystic acne. I don’t know what I’ll be on next, but I’ll never take Enskyce again. It has controlled my everyday life."

• Cas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2019

For Birth Control "Started this pill 2 weeks ago (pharmacy switched me from the “same” pill, different brand). Since taking it, I have felt crippling anxiety at night. I also am suffering from a huge breakout (not sure if it’s because of the pill directly or a side effect of not getting enough sleep). Either way, I’m getting off this thing."

• Pai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been taking this BC for almost 3 months now, and let me tell you, this is terrible. I have had constant breakthrough bleeding for over a month now and so much acne. The only plus side I got from taking this pill is that I’m not gaining weight and no pregnancy."

• Dis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 6, 2021

"I started taking this about 3 years ago. At first, it was great. For about a year, things were wonderful. No headaches, anxiety, or moodiness. I take it continuously due to headaches and fatigue. I am a very active person, walking and weightlifting 7 days a week. I weighed 131 when I started on the pills, now up to 166, and no matter what I do, I seem to just keep gaining. My moods, anxiety, fatigue, and headaches are worse now than before starting the pills. We have bounced around with doses, and nothing helps. I CONSTANTLY spot. Acne is horrible on my face, chest, and back. My skin on my cheeks down to my neck has changed colors, gotten darker. I know a lot of people have great reactions with this med, but it seems when you get side effects from it - you get them ALL."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I got on birth control because my periods were very heavy. I’m giving the Enskyce pill a 7 because it helped clear acne, other than the occasional breakout, and it has done a good job at preventing pregnancy, however, it barely helped make my period lighter, and it has changed my mood drastically. I’ve noticed at the end of each pack I get very depressed for a few days for no reason, and then it goes away. It just messes with me emotionally."

• ako...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on the Enskyce contraceptive pill for over 2 years. My acne, which was absolutely awful on Nortrel, cleared up pretty quickly (not sure if it was because of a move to the Southwest from Florida, but I'm back in Florida and acne is still pretty much gone). My periods are regular, and I can delay them or speed them up by taking an extra pill or not taking the full dosage, respectively. Anyway, that's not recommended, but I'm saying the medication is spot on. I hardly have any cramps, though I do generally have larger bowel movements the day before and day of starting my period. Overall, the period only lasts 5 days (down from 7-8 days 6 years ago) and overall much lighter on Days 1, 3-5 than before. I wouldn't recommend this for a starter pill, but as a more experienced user, it works well. I do think I experience strong emotions the days before my period starts, but it could also be environmental changes. The cost went from $9/month to over $20/month."

• Mol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 20, 2020

For Birth Control "Terrible, terrible, terrible. Other than it working, it’s terrible. I've NEVER had an issue with acne until starting this BC. When I first started taking it, I thought that the acne and extreme fatigue were because I switched birth control methods and my body was adjusting. Three months in and acne worsened, and I’m still tired all the time. I’m more emotional and sensitive towards things, where I’m constantly putting myself down. Come Monday, I’m calling my doctor to switch me to a different brand. I just can’t anymore with this birth control brand."

• naa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2020

For Birth Control "This Enskyce birth control was amazing at first, but started to get worse over time. First 6 months, clear skin, no weight gain, I skipped my period with it, no mood swings. After about 6 months, I randomly had spotting and extreme pain where I had to go to urgent care. It went away, and I’m covered in acne, very emotional, and no sex drive."

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2022

For Birth Control "I've had a mostly positive experience with Enskyce. I've experienced tender breasts, nausea, and an acne flare-up that has gotten better with time. I use it to regulate my periods, so it's nice to have normal bleeding every month. My first withdrawal bleed was very crampy and heavy, so be prepared for that, especially if you have/ had irregular or absent periods."