Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• spo...
• September 17, 2019

"I'm now on my fourth pack of Yasmin after being on it for just over 2 months. When I first went on it, my skin was absolutely awful, big spots and bumps everywhere - I have never really suffered with spots on my cheeks, however, after being on this pill, I have suffered a lot everywhere on my face. At this point, my skin is still awful and not consistent in clearing up a bit. I have no idea what to do, as I've been on it for not even 3 months, but it's getting to the point where I don't want to go to school and feel self-conscious speaking to anyone - it is extremely affecting my mental health because my skin's so bad :( I want to stay on it because of the good reviews, however, I don't know how much longer I can take this. What do I do?!?!"

• ksh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 19, 2013

"I've been on Yaz for over 6 months now, and it has been the only thing that cleared up my acne in the last 8 years. I had very severe cystic acne on my forehead, cheeks, and chin (basically all over my face). After taking Yaz for 3 months, my acne started to clear up dramatically. I can now go out without wearing 5 pounds of makeup!"

• Bec...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 17, 2020

"Writing this review after a year of struggle with acne that went on for about 10 months. I was 27 years old and had never struggled with acne at all in the past, I was always blessed with beautiful skin. Then, out of the blue, I started getting spots on my chest and face, quite badly. They were relentless and beginning to scar. I went to see a dermatologist and used antibiotics - lymecycline and tretinoin gel. This helped a lot... I was scared that if I came off them, then I would be back to square one. I also had the coil as a contraceptive and had read this may be a contributor to the problem. I got the coil taken out and asked for Yasmin. I came off the lymecycline and tretinoin, and the acne has not returned! My skin has just gotten better and better. You would never know I had a problem. My cycle is also better controlled, I used to get a lot of breakthrough bleeding on the coil. I am writing this review in hope it may help others!"

• Ban...
• April 1, 2020

"I was prescribed two different birth control pills since I first chose to go on it, and my experience with both was not great. I would experience spotting, severe anxiety and mood swings, and then very severe cystic acne. This past October, I switched to Nikki for the sake of my skin and anxiety, and I have never been so happy. My skin has been PERFECT since starting this pill, my hormones feel so balanced, and I could not be happier. I HIGHLY recommend Nikki for anyone experiencing difficulties with emotions, anxiety, or cystic acne."

• tes...
• February 7, 2014

"I was the one who posted below under 'testing it out.' Last I was here, I was nervous it wasn't going to work. WELL, let me tell you. Just hang in there for the first three months, friends, because your life is about to get better. Literally right after my third period of being on Yaz, I noticed an immediate difference. Acne has drastically reduced to the point of it basically being non-existent. My skin is finally starting to heal with the help of a dark spot corrector, and my confidence is through the roof. THANK YOU, YAZ!"

• Bro...
• August 13, 2021

"The only reason I went on Yaz was to help with my acne. I was getting a few cysts every month, lots of blackheads, a few pimples here and there. I am just about to finish my 2nd pack, and I just want to cry. My acne is so bad right now, really hoping by month 3 it all magically disappears. Did not experience any other side effects. Will update in a month or so."

• Hap...
• March 15, 2020

"I've been on Yaz for 6 years now, and it's been a lifesaver. Without birth control, I have periods that last 12 days, 5 of them with a heavy flow and very painful menstrual cramps. I also have a lot of acne (not cystic) if I don't take Yaz. All of these are symptoms of having too much testosterone/having a higher affinity for testosterone. Yaz is anti-androgenic, which means that it reduces the male hormones in your body/blocks their effect. I believe that Yaz won't help you if your acne is not caused by too much testosterone. It took 7 months for me to see any effect on my acne, and it stayed the same until it went away. The only side effect I had was sore boobs for about one month, but I've never had any problems with hormones affecting my mood, so you might want to bear that in mind. No weight gain either, but I don't bloat, and any 'fat gain' will be because you eat more. How Yaz affects you will depend, of course, because we're all different."

• Hel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2020

"I started Yasmin 6 months ago, and I love it. There have been no side effects for me, no mood swings or weight gain, which I liked. I initially went on it because I started to experience hormonal acne around my jawline and chin. This has pretty much cleared up now, with maybe a couple of spots around my pill-free week. Apart from that, I would highly recommend this pill despite the negative comments I’ve read about it. Definitely give it a go if you experience hormonal acne or you want a pill that doesn’t make you retain weight."

• Anonymous
• June 28, 2008

"I'm 31 years old. Had mild acne for years. Tried many OTC kits and prescription topicals. Naturopathic to Allopathic. I am a very healthy vegetarian, eat whole foods diet. Nothing helped. Most breakouts were under my chin or around my jaw. I was against the idea of taking a BCP for acne. I hated the idea of putting something artificial into my body. I am so happy that I gave in. My face was totally clear within 2 weeks. No negative side effects. I have finished 2 packs. Mild nausea and headaches the first week."

• Mma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2020

"I personally think everyone should try it! I was hesitant due to reviews, but I’ve been on it for a month, and after a year of struggling with hormonal acne, I think trying this was worth it. The first two weeks, I was a little more moody than usual and kind of nauseous, but that has gone away! My skin is clearing, but as I’ve only been on for a month, it’s not completely clear yet. I’m excited to see what a couple of months does for my skin! Birth control was my last resort, but I couldn’t get the hormonal acne to stop even after visiting the derm many times."

• Fli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2019

"The reason I am on this website is because I've almost finished my 3rd month of Yaz, and my skin is terrible, so I came here to see if others felt the same, and it seems so. I'm just not getting a break from pimples, it's really getting me down. I've read a lot here that the skin improves from here on out, so I will persevere. My moods have improved so much, I am more consistent and balanced. No PMS at all, very light periods too. If you're like me, hang in there a bit longer, I'm optimistic my skin will clear."

• Sil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 15, 2012

"I've suffered from acne-prone skin since I was about 10. And let me tell you, after years of suffering from low self-esteem and being made fun of, I am in love with Yasmin. I've tried Pro-Active and other face cleaners, but nothing worked. My face took a month or so to improve, it's not all completely gone, I do get pimples every so often. Yasmin has helped me with emotional issues as well. I'm not so moody, and I feel so great on it. I definitely recommend it."

• Lou...
• October 6, 2018

"Had to comment after reading the negative reviews on here! I was on Microgynon 30 for 6 years before switching to Yasmin because of acne developing on my face. I've just finished my first month, and honestly, I'm finding it really positive! I only felt nauseous for the first day, and after that, all I have to say is positive! My sex drive has absolutely gone through the roof, the boobs are increasing in size (I'm a 32A), no weight gain, and my moods in general are so much better! The only reason I am marking this down is because I'm still waiting for more improvement to my skin, but that can take up to 6 months, so I wasn't expecting miracles after 1 month. Girls, I would ABSOLUTELY stress, take these reviews with a pinch of salt - I am in a group of 6 girls, and we must have gone through at least 12 pills in total before we all found ones that suited each of us, and like a previous reviewer has said, how many people actually bother to comment with a positive review?"

• Ano...
• June 2, 2019

"I’m a bit taken aback from multiple negative feedbacks this BCP (birth control pill) is receiving. I had issues with my previous BCP, especially with acne and depression, so my doctor decided to switch me to Nikki. I love this birth control. I would get nausea for the first month; however, the following months were great! My skin cleared up, my sadness and sensitivity decreased, my weight stayed consistent, and my sex drive did not change. My period would last for 4 days max with light bleeding. A bonus: it also helped me with my ovarian cyst. I no longer feel pain in my abdomen, and it kept the cyst at bay. Although, do keep in mind our bodies react to pills differently. I hope this pill will give you the same benefits it did for me."

• kel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 15, 2020

"I've been using Yaz as a form of birth control but also for my moderate, persistent acne (tried everything in 5 years). I would say the first 3 months were terrible. My acne has never been worse, so be prepared. But now, I'm 7 months into it and my skin is the clearest it has been in years. I still have pimples, but they are really small and go away in a day, and it could also be because I'm eating really bad at the moment. The only negative thing is it has made me a bit more anxious and prone to crying. Even if my gynecologist says it's impossible, I've noticed that I'm way more sensitive than before. Even little things make me cry. But anyway, I suggest you try it if you don't want babies and acne. Just be patient, I know it can be tough the first months, but it's worth it! I also haven't noticed a gain in weight, and I guess it's because it is a low dosage pill. Good luck!"

• poo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 21, 2013

"Gosh, I feel sorry for myself - tried everything, except (Ro)-accutane. Many thousands were spent without any success, and many years went by just trying to hide this bad skin. The irony is that I have acne on my body and less on my face. Yep, and excessive hair is just the icing on the cake! I have hormonal imbalances, thus, I knew that nothing topical would help for good. Nevertheless, I was afraid to try birth control pills. Anyway, Yaz was invented quite recently. So, girls and women, if you have hormonal problems, Yaz is the best thing around. I can put whatever on my skin now (like night cream), and my skin is perfect. No clogged pores, no inflammation, nothing. I can go outside without skin makeup, which was an impossible thing just two years ago."

• Sav...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 16, 2019

"I was on this medication for 3 years, and I love it. It was the first birth control I tried. I haven’t had any negative symptoms. I had gone on Loryna because of my cystic acne and for the cysts in my ovaries. I didn’t experience any nausea or weight gain. I actually lost weight on it. I used to have panic attacks almost every day, and those stopped too. I’ve recommended 3 of my friends on this birth control, and they have the same experience as me. It completely cleared my acne (it was my last thing to try before I went on Accutane), and I don’t regret it."

• bee...
• June 7, 2010

"I have tried everything from Proactiv to Skin I.D. to Murad, and nothing has worked for my acne until I got on Yaz. However, don't be discouraged because it does take a couple of weeks to months for your body to adjust to the hormones, and essentially your skin may worsen. I was on the pill for about a year and literally never had to worry about a breakout. I got off for about 8 months and just started back on it a week ago because my skin started to get really bad again. My face is the worst I've ever seen it right now, but I know sticking with it will be worth it. It is so hard dealing with acne, and there are nights when I just cry to my mom because I don't even want to show my face in public. But trust me, Yaz is worth the wait, so stick it out."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2020

"I was prescribed Yaz a month ago due to hormonal imbalance, cystic acne, and water weight. I just finished my first pack and wanted to share with all of you. I have lost some water weight, and my mood/hormones have leveled so much! Before, I was around an 8 around PMS, but I haven’t felt above a 3 in weeks. This acne, however, is horrible. It has completely wrecked my skin. Every day, I have new cystic bumps along my cheeks and jawline. My doc wants me to give it a full 3 months, but I seriously don’t know if I can continue with my face like this. I’m 30, not 15. I have been using BP and been prescribed Retin-A to help. I am beyond embarrassed by it, so hopefully it gets better. Before Yaz, I would get maybe a handful of cystic acne around my period, but I have a new bump every day since I started."

• mta...
• November 4, 2019

"I went on Yaz to help with my hormonal acne. The first month on Yaz made my skin flare up horribly, it was the most painful thing ever. Dealing with it was very hard, it was painful and just horrible to look at. After 3 months, my skin started to clear up like crazy! It used to be crazy bumpy with many pimples, and now my skin is very smooth with less than 4 active pimples, and I no longer am in pain. ACNE WILL GET SO MUCH WORSE BEFORE IT GETS BETTER. Please stick through it because I was one of those people who thought it wasn’t going to get better. Pros: skin eventually cleared up, weight stayed the same, my boobs grew a lot bigger (I went from a B to a C). I now have very light and short periods compared to before. I also barely get cramps anymore, and they aren’t very painful (they used to be horrible). It also is working as a contraceptive. Cons: my boobs were sore almost every day, but as the months went by, it now feels normal."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2020

"I’ve been on the Yasmin pill for exactly 3 months now. Before I started it, I was self-conscious about my skin, and I have horrific period cramps, so I decided to go on this pill. The first week or so my skin was pretty clear, and I originally thought my skin was going to stay like this... it didn’t. In months 2 and 3, my skin blew up, getting huge under-the-skin spots that were painful and took ages to go away. I realized that I cried almost every day about it, but I convinced myself that it was going to get better, as my doctor said it would take 3 months to get better. However, my skin looks 10x worse than it has ever looked before, and my period cramps haven’t changed in any way. I’m not sure what to do going forward because my skin is so scarred and damaged from all the huge spots I’ve been getting. Someone help!!!"

• liv...
• March 31, 2020

"I have been on Accutane twice for my acne, and it worked momentarily but did not get rid of my acne in the long term. I decided to try Loryna birth control pill, and it has helped get rid of almost all my acne! My periods are pretty light, and I haven't gotten pregnant yet :) so I would say it's working pretty well."

• roy...
• April 23, 2008

"I have been taking Yaz for about two months now. I stopped taking birth control about two years ago and started to break out with acne horribly. I was on the patch and gained about fifteen pounds. I lost all of that weight and now am 117 lbs again. I was worried that I would gain weight after losing it, so my dermatologist told me to use Yaz. Yaz has been wonderful. I have not broken out severely, maybe one or two on my chin. It is completely fabulous for acne and for birth control."

• sas...
• April 8, 2013

"I have had acne for 5 years. Tried everything, topicals, antibiotics, not doing anything, diet changes...nothing worked. I was so sad and desperate and felt so ugly all the time. Then I finally gave in and tried Yaz. Almost immediately, acne improved. A year later, I never break out anymore! It's so amazing and now I'm so much happier and more confident. And my hyperpigmentation is finally having a chance to fade out without new ones popping up. I had no side effects at all. This has turned my life around, but it's still a medicine that may have side effects, but it's worked for me, so it may work for you as well."

• sam...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 21, 2019

"I have been on Yasmin a few years back due to my acne, and it really cleared my skin up in a matter of a month, made my boobs big (which I loved as I am a 32A). Never made me pick up any weight, which was amazing! I ended up going off the pill as it made me moody and at times depressed! My face stayed clear after going off it, and I haven't been taking any contraceptive for about 2 years. The last 3 months, my acne has once again shown up, and I have tried every cream out there, spending a small fortune on washes, scrubs, and creams, but nothing works. I have made a decision today that the mood swings and mild depression that Yasmin gives are 10,000 times better than the depression that I have felt over the past 3 months because of painful cystic acne that no amount of makeup can hide. I would recommend this pill to any girl that has oily, acne-prone skin. It will save you so much money on makeup and skincare products as well."