Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)

• mol...
• October 18, 2014

"I am almost finished with my first pack of Yaz. At first, my acne seemed to be going away, but now it's just getting worse. My cheeks are all red and splotchy. I have huge cystic breakouts on my chin. I have tried everything to make my acne go away. It's gotten to the point where I feel so depressed, and it's all I think about. I'm hoping after a couple more weeks it will start to improve a bit because right now it is terrible!"

• Dph...
• April 12, 2019

"I spent a fortune on washes and face lamps for my acne before going to the doctor who prescribed me antibiotics, which changed my life, but they stopped working. I tried another antibiotic, which didn’t work, and then 2 other face creams. I was at my wit's end and cried daily about my skin. I researched some more and came across Yasmin, which I started 3 months ago. For the first 6 weeks, my skin was awful, the worst it has ever been. I got cyst spots over my neck (never suffered with neck) and face, and even places like my toe. I felt awful thinking I can’t wait another 2 months to see if it works. The last spot cleared 8 weeks in, and I think I’ve had one spot since, and even flying, drinking alcohol, and being on my period, which are usually all bad for my skin. When I first started, my moods were all over the place, but now my body is used to it, that’s calmed down, one bad headache, but I put that down to stress. Try it, but don’t give up if your skin goes really bad like mine did!"

• rub...
• April 30, 2016

"I'm actually on Laila 35, which is the generic version, and it has taken some time for my skin to get where it is, but I had horrible cystic acne on my jawline and then just general acne on my face, chest, and back. The pill has absolutely cleared my skin to the point where I can go out and not feel like I need makeup. Maybe once I have my scars treated, I might not even need makeup for school. I get heaps of compliments on how much better my skin is and looks, let alone how good I feel. Unless you have acne, you wouldn't understand that it's not just something on your face that goes away when you use a cleanser, it's a mental thing. Take this and don't expect instant results."

• Anonymous
• January 10, 2010

"I have been taking Yaz for 8 months now and am very pleased with the results. I have not gained any weight, my acne cleared up completely, and my periods are shorter and lighter. The first three months, I did experience side effects: migraines, tiredness, breakthrough bleeding just the first month; but other than that, it was fine. I attribute those first three months to my body getting used to the hormones. At first, I was hesitant to try this birth control because of the horror stories I have read online, but I decided to try it anyway, and I am so happy that I did because it has been wonderful for me. I suggest anyone debating trying it out not be discouraged by the reviews because everybody's body is different."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2019

"I get cystic/pustule acne from my antidepressant (Wellbutrin), and after no other birth control pills helped clear it, he prescribed me Yaz for acne (and pregnancy prevention). The first 2 months were awful, skin-wise. Although it cleared the acne on my back that the last birth control gave me, it made my facial acne sooo much worse. I went from 1-2 painful cysts a month with 4-5 pustules to around 3-4 cysts a week and smaller pustules. I'm on week 2 of my 3rd pack, and it's almost magic how quickly it's all clearing! My weight has stayed the same, and everything else is fine. It gets worse before it gets better!! Hang in there!"

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2014

"I've been taking Yaz for three months for adult acne that was unresponsive to just about every skincare, formulation, medication, cream, and makeup on the market. I had tried everything but the pill (Yaz) for several years due to becoming depressed and irritable on other contraceptive pills previously. This is the only thing that has worked! I'm so happy. The first six weeks made my skin much, much worse, but now I'm clear for the first time in years. My breasts are fuller also, which is a bonus."

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2009

"I have been on Yaz for a year, and it has been a good pill for me. I originally started taking it because of acne. I really used to think that my skin was a hopeless case, and I never even wanted to leave the house. It took about 2 months to see any real improvements in my skin, but after the third month, I completely stopped breaking out, and now I can't even remember the last time I had a pimple or a breakout when I used to break out every single day, and I'm talking bad acne all over my face. This pill has been wonderful in curing my acne, but the only complaint I have is that it caused me to gain weight quickly: 130 to 145 (in 4 months), and now my thighs and hips are covered in stretch marks. My advice is to work out regularly and eat right."

• Ron...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2018

"I have suffered from acne over the past couple of years. I was on the implant and decided to come off as I put it down to being hormonal. I have tried most shop-bought cleansers, etc., and I found that nothing was working. The doctor put me on the Yasmin pill, and after 3 months of using it, all of my spots have cleared up. I get the occasional spot, but my skin is no longer inflamed, painful, or covered in spots. I would also recommend benzoyl peroxide cream. I don’t normally write reviews, but after what I’ve been through, I would love to help other people. Hope this helps."

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2019

"All my 40 years, I have struggled with mood swings and severe cystic acne. Birth control only seemed to make these worse, and the dermatologist only prescribed super expensive topical and oral treatments, which barely helped, if at all. My doctor eventually prescribed Yaz to me. The first 3-4 months were terrible. I broke out constantly and had very heavy periods as well. Then, after month 4, everything changed. My skin became clearer than I have seen it in my entire life. Each month afterwards, my periods became lighter, and my mood swings disappeared. I’ve been on Yaz for 14 months now, and I still have amazing skin and stable moods. Sometimes I don’t get my period, and sometimes I do. I have maybe had 2 pimples the entire time, but they are just normal pimples and not the terrible cystic acne I used to get."

• tvi...
• December 1, 2018

"I’ve been on Yaz for about three weeks now. My skin before taking this was moderate, I had a couple of pimples here and there. My initial breakout with Yaz has been horrible. My face is now covered in these white cystic unpoppable pimples that hurt. It hurts to sleep on my side, and it just looks terrible. I’ve read all these reviews that say give it time, so I’m clinging to the hope that it will clear up soon."

• KSU...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2015

"Checking back in from my previous post. I just started my 3rd week on my 3rd pack. First, I never write reviews, and second, I'm so mad it's taken me this long to try Yaz. I can't believe how my skin looks! So clear! I had zero faith in this birth control, I've tried everything. One month ago, I was hiding in my room, wanting to get off this stuff. The initial breakout was bad, definitely made it worse by picking at it. I don't remember the last time my face has looked this clear! This was my dermatologist's last try before the dreaded Accutane. The last 2 years have been filled with nasty chin/jaw breakouts. First time in 2 years I have no breakouts. Thank you, makers of Yaz. Please, please, please give it 3-4 months before giving up."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2019

"I have had the worst luck with side effects from birth control pills. I'm talking insomnia, severe cystic acne, becoming an emotional wreck with anxiety and depression; you name it, and it probably happened to me. Yaz (generic Loryna) was the best one I've taken. I'm sleeping (which is huge for me), I'm not biting everyone's heads off or crying hysterically, and my acne has cleared up, which was my main concern. I have tried 5 different birth control pills, and Yaz is working amazing for me. I gave it 9 stars because I do have some occasional chest pain when I take this pill. I'm not sure if it's caused by Yaz or what, but it seemed to start when I started this pill. I'll continue to update everyone on my progress!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2014

"I started taking Yaz because of my acne breakout, and that's unusual because I'm already way past my teenage years. About a week after taking it, I've noticed that my breakouts have stopped. Though I still get 1 or 2 tiny reddish spots every week or so (stress from being a programmer), they heal after a day or two without applying any medication on it. Before the pills, I always got nasty breakouts, and even a single pimple takes weeks to heal because it's always recurring. Today, my skin is on its way to clearing up, and I don't retouch my makeup often anymore because the oiliness has been diminished. I've also noticed that my breasts got heavier and are bigger than usual. But that's fine with me for as long as the pills won't make me fat."

• rdi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2017

"Give it a full 3 months!!! I had severe hormonal acne + pustules all over my face, specifically on my cheeks and jawline, when I got prescribed Yaz. The first month was absolutely terrible, and I broke out all over my forehead, back, and chest... I was literally scared to leave the house. In the second month, it was just as bad, but new pimples weren't surfacing as often. Month 3: I had small pimples on my face, and everywhere else had cleared up, but it wasn't till the end of my 3rd pack that my face cleared up completely. I'm now in the middle of month 4, and my face is completely clear!!!! I can go out in public without makeup and finally feel confident! Also, I have experienced no side effects except bigger boobs, lol."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 22, 2019

"I am 19 and have had mild to severe acne all throughout my teen years. I have tried so many different acne products, such as Proactiv and other prescription creams, but nothing ever worked. It really lowered my self-esteem, and I would never leave the house without makeup. I decided to try Yasmin because it was the only thing left to try before Accutane, and plus my periods were really irregular, so I was hoping it would help that as well. I have now been on Yasmin for 8 months, and my skin is completely clear, with just a few pimples every once in a while. Also, my periods regulated as soon as I started the pill. My face didn’t get worse at the beginning, but it does take a few months to see results. I have been a little more moody since I started and have gained a little bit of weight (I also haven’t been exercising), but I’m for sure going to stay on it because my face is the clearest it’s ever been, and I now feel comfortable leaving my house without makeup."

• Sop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2021

"I was put on Yasmin 3 months ago for my acne as well as a use of contraceptive. Over the past three months, my skin had gotten so much worse. Big cystic spots around my jawline and cheeks, as well as small under-the-skin pimples. I've suddenly started to realize myself changing with depressive moods, anxiety, emotional wreck, weight gain, and generally not myself. I will not be taking my fourth month packet, as the hope for clear skin is just not worth this feeling. My advice: don't take this pill."

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2013

"Having been on Estelle-35 for nearly a year (which gave me the worst acne of my life, 10 times worse than it already was), I decided to change to Yaz. I'm in my third month of taking it, and I think I've broken out (4-6 spots at the same time) twice, whereas before I was getting 4-6 new spots per day. No initial breakouts. Only had one cyst in nearly three months. The only side effect was my fault - I didn't wait until my period to start taking them and had breakthrough bleeding for around three weeks. I haven't experienced any weight gain, headaches, etc. If you're deciding whether to try the pill for your acne, just do it. Seriously. It's done wonders for my confidence and anxiety, and I can actually look people in the eye now!"

• Nic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 1, 2019

"I’ve had an extremely positive experience with Yaz. I started taking it a few years ago due to some pretty severe acne (not the cystic, but still pretty nasty). It cleared up in about 3-4 months. My skin looked PERFECT! Stupidly, thinking that my skin was forever cured, I went off it again (it’s a little pricey), and my skin broke out just as badly, if not worse, than before! I went straight back on it and had to wait another 4 months for my skin to clear up. Don’t make the same mistake as me. If you go on it for acne, stay on it! Yaz hasn’t given me any noticeable side effects. It’s cleared up my skin and made me feel ten times more confident. Highly recommend giving it a go if you think your acne is hormone-based. Make sure you give it a chance for a few months, though, before giving up on it!"

• zee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2018

"I am a three-time Accutane user - Accutane worked wonders on my skin, but each time I finished my cycle, around three months afterward, I was back to breaking out. I had completely given up on my skin, so my last resort was Yaz. I am now on month three, and my skin could not be better. I do have the occasional breakout, but they are small. I give Yaz glowing reviews for giving me glowing skin. If I could post photos, I would share!"

• Ken...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2019

"I started taking the Yaz pill on Oct 1 of 2018 to treat my moderate cystic acne. While my skin has cleared up considerably, I do still experience the occasional 2-3 pimples a month. I experienced no side effects, none, from taking this. Maybe a small weight gain, about 10 lbs, but I attribute that to diet. I just thought I’d drop by and rate, as this site was extremely helpful to me when first starting out. Good luck, ladies."

• Sm2...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 20, 2017

"I have been on Yasmin for a few years, and I will never come off it now. I tried so many different things to clear up my cystic acne. I had it for about 5 years, mainly on my jawline, and nothing got rid of it. I tried different topical treatments, face washes, not wearing makeup, and different pills, but nothing worked. Within a month or so of being on Yasmin, I noticed I wasn't getting any big spots. My skin was clearing up majorly, and it has been a lifesaver since. I get the odd spot here and there now, but I can deal with that."

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2011

"I started taking Yaz 2 months ago, and for the first 5 weeks, I hated it. My skin was worse than ever, and I was about to stop. It's been close to 8 weeks now, and my skin feels amazing! I have no bumps left on my face, maybe a few scars, but they are slowly fading! I use Phisophex with Yaz, and so far, it's amazing. Keep going with Yaz and don't get freaked out in the first few weeks. I didn't gain any weight and no other side effects. I'm all for Yaz."

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2012

"I've been on Yaz for about 3 months, and so far, it has been great. I've suffered from acne since I was 12 (I'm 30 now) to the extent that it's really had a negative effect on my life, but now it's almost all cleared up. I barely even need to wear makeup anymore. There has been no weight gain, except for slightly bigger breasts, and it's great knowing when my period is going to come. Previously, it would come randomly. It also doesn't last as long, now only 4 or 5 days when before it could be 7 or 8."

• Rea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2016

"I'm a sophomore. My freshman year was horrible, though. I was always self-conscious about my acne. It even got to the point where I would carry a small mirror everywhere, and I would just look at myself to make sure I didn't get another pimple. Both my mom and my doctor told me to go on the pill (also, my period was so irregular I once got it for a whole month, and then I wouldn't have it for months), but I was so scared because I thought I was going to break out so badly at the beginning. My mom got so worried about me having my period for so long that she forced me to take it. It was the best decision of my life. I advise anyone with acne problems to take it, it can be scary at the beginning, but please, it will help you. Good luck."

• Abi...
• February 1, 2021

"Before taking Yaz, like most people, I came on here and spent hours reading reviews. Per usual, I freaked myself out. You have to remember that birth control affects every single person differently. You will not know how this medication will work for you until you try it. I'm 21 and have always had breakouts, but they became cystic when I started college. I have done everything from dermatologist-prescribed topical creams to changing my diet and revamping my skincare routine. Literally, nothing worked. I am now at the start of my 3rd month of Yaz. The only side effect symptoms I have had are nausea and breast tenderness, which are both manageable. As of this week, my skin is finally starting to clear up. Any breakouts seem to be small and manageable. I really hope that this is not a temporary thing (my skin sometimes has good days and tricks me into thinking my acne is gone). I would say anyone considering trying this definitely should!"