Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Acne User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• April 15, 2012

"I was very apprehensive to take this medication because of all the negative reviews on this site and others, but I'm telling you, TRY THIS PILL. I've literally tried every product, been to multiple doctors and dermatologists, have had facials, treatments, etc., etc. NOTHING has worked. Except this. PROS: Started to control my acne (less 'patchiness,' less breakouts), made my breasts grow almost a whole cup size bigger in the first 2 packs, made me more relaxed and chill than I already was, 4 DAY PERIODS. CONS: the first pack I experienced constant spotting and really bad mood swings (only the first month, after the first pack, I am more in control than ever). I can now go to the dermatologist to fix my scarring, and my skin will be perfect! Good luck!"

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2020

"I’ve been on Yaz for almost 2 months now. I was hoping it would clear my skin up and help me with my cystic acne, but I’m not sure. I usually get pimples 2 weeks before my period, so obviously I broke out the 2 weeks beforehand. But before that, I felt like my skin was getting a little better. I definitely am still getting breakouts, though. I’m getting my period tomorrow, and I got a few more pimples coming in, as well as this one pimple on my chin that will NOT go away. I haven’t noticed any weight gain or depression, but my boobs definitely got bigger, lol. I’m gonna do another update after month 3. I hope it will finally kick in, but I guess we will see:/"

• hmg...
• April 23, 2015

"I have never left a review for any kind of drug or medication before but felt that I needed to for Yasmin in case there were other people in my situation. I am 21 and have had quite mild acne since I was about fifteen, however, around four months ago (after two years using Implanon as contraception), I experienced a terrible breakout. I used every topical I could think of and was borderline suicidal over the state of my skin before my doctor mentioned the Implanon can often contribute to bad hormonal acne. I got it taken out that same day and started on Yasmin, and within less than two months I have no active acne whatsoever and am focusing on healing my scarring. This pill has been a godsend for me."

• Woz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 15, 2019

"In the beginning, first like 3 months on Yaz, it was actually so bad. I mean, my side effects were I was crying, breaking out all over, and just in a bad mood the entire time, and by bad I mean the worst I've ever been in my entire life so far. I've been taking it for 6 or 7 months now, and it's cleared my skin A LOT. I used to have acne on my back, chin, cheeks, forehead, physically anywhere there was skin, there was a pimple... but now I only have 3 on my entire face and 1 on my back, which is amazing. It does take a while to get used to, but it's worth the wait even if my period is kinda uneven."

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2014

"I am now on my 5th month of Yaz, and I have zero acne. Best decision I've ever made. I first started noticing a difference after the 2nd week. The acne I had started healing, and I stopped breaking out (I used to get at least one or two new pimples a week and get a bunch around my period). After the first month, I stopped getting acne altogether, and I only had some scars. By the second month, my scar finally faded, and now in my fifth month, my skin is completely clear. Everyone is different, but I would definitely recommend trying this!"

• Smi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

"The first time I heard about the tablet, I was scared to take it because of the reviews I saw. But later, I decided to close my eyes and just take it. Went to the doctor and got the starter pack. Just 2 weeks into the tablets, I was already noticing so much different on my face. Because I was having so many pimples 4 months before that. Spent a lot of money on treatment, and because of using different treatments, my face color changed. Some parts are white, some are dark. But how long did it take for Yaz to fix my acne? Just within 1 month of taking it. The first time after taking Yaz that I took a picture of myself was yesterday. And I don't even have any side effects at all. I will be taking the last tablet from the starter pack tomorrow. Then start a new pack. Thanks, Yaz."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2019

"I have had moderate to severe acne from age 12. I am now 24. As years have progressed, it has become more hormonal acne. I felt like I had tried everything to clear up my acne. I was desperate. I tried Lo Loestrin in hopes that would help, but it didn’t. I then tried the generic for Yaz, and OH MY GOSH. For the first time, my face is now clear. I can’t brag on it enough!!! If you’ve struggled with acne for a while, give this a try!! It might be your miracle worker."

• Che...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 7, 2019

"I first went on Yasmin 12 years ago to start before I was to start Roaccutane. I could see my skin improving in a matter of days. The pill was so effective for my skin I never had to use the Roaccutane. I didn't have any bad side effects, I have found this pill brilliant for my skin. But everyone is different. I decided to come off the pill as I was 39 yrs, and in 8 months my skin deteriorated, so today I am back on the pill. It's a wonder pill for my skin. Hopefully, my skin will adjust as I continue to mature. Looking forward to clear skin again!"

• Dai...
• October 19, 2018

"I am 26 years old and started getting acne when I was 19. I got it the worst on my cheeks and around my jawline-big, painful, hard-to-pop cystic-type acne. My acne definitely seemed to be hormonally related (with my cycle as well as stress), and nothing seemed to keep it under control. I started taking Yaz only 8 months ago after doing some research of my own and thought I should give it a try, and I am beyond ecstatic that I did!! I had to be patient though because I didn't start to see a huge difference until about month 6. Yes, the first few months were bad, and I broke out constantly. It hurt. But now my reward is NO ACNE! In the last couple of months, I've only gotten one pimple each month right around ovulating, and today, as I type this, I have not a single pimple and will be doing my first ever microdermabrasion treatment to now help my acne scars! But truly, Yaz has been my saving grace for acne, and I hope this review helps someone out there just like they did for me!"

• Ann...
• January 11, 2016

"I'm 21 years of age. I've had combination moderate acne since I was 13 years old. Every cosmetic face wash or doctor prescriptions, like antibiotics, never worked but, in fact, made it worse. I then got told about Yaz, so I decided to give it a shot. Two months in now, and my face is more clear than it's ever been in my life! But I just have a couple of pimples left on my neck, which should disappear. I haven't even been eating healthy either. I've had lots of chocolate and McDonald's the last few weeks, which is a bonus, lol. But I would still recommend drinking lots of water and exercising at least 30 minutes every second day, at the very least. I've also stopped using face washes and moisturizers altogether. Hope this helps."

• Ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2018

"I never thought I’d see the day where I could leave the house without any makeup on and feel confident and beautiful! I started my third pack this morning and noticed a transformation to my skin by the end of the first pack. I was definitely a bit nervous to start this medication because of the many negative reviews, but everybody is different. My periods have always been on the lighter side, and I’ve never experienced any side effects from other birth controls in the past (Kariva/Azurette, Ortho Tri-Cyclen) besides some breakthrough bleeding, which could be why I am doing well on this one too. But anyone suffering from acne should 100% try this out. It’s also seemed to help control oil production. I’ve never had skin like this, and it feels amazing to be able to look someone in the eyes because I’m no longer terrified they’re staring at my acne. For reference, I’m 21 years old and have been dealing with grade 2 acne/oily skin since 4th grade."

• Ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2019

"The Gianvi pill is the best of the best for acne! I had painful cysts for almost 20 years, and absolutely nothing worked. They wanted to put me on spironolactone, but my blood pressure is too low to take it. Gianvi was basically my last hope. It cleared the cysts themselves quickly, and then I had to go on a prescription cream to get rid of the scarring. My skin is now completely clear, and I even get comments about it. However, a huge downside to the pill: I have no sex drive at all. All I feel when I have sex is friction. It's awful. Now that I'm almost 40, I'm talking with my doctor about alternatives."

• Mil...
• April 13, 2017

"I am surprised how fast people give up on this pill. It can take up to 2-6 months for any birth control pill to eradicate acne. I'm taking Yasmin to prevent acne on my scalp. It took 1 month to work. I really like this pill."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 8, 2019

"So I’ve been on Yaz for nearly a year now. The reason why I started Yaz was because of adult acne. I’m 26 and was having bad acne around the chin area. I read these reviews and gave it a try. It took 4 months, but my skin has COMPLETELY cleared up. It’s amazing, my skin is so perfect now, absolutely zero acne. However, the last few months I have had anxiety and panic attacks, but I don’t know if it’s related to Yaz. But for someone suffering with acne, it can be so depressing and painful and expensive if you’ve tried everything and nothing works. I give this a 10/10 for clearing acne!"

• Ria...
• September 11, 2015

"Yasmin is a lifesaver. I would honestly recommend it to anyone with persistent acne. My acne came back when I was 20 after my skin had been completely clear since I was around 16. My GP didn't feel like it was severe enough to put me on strong medication again like I was during my teen years, so he prescribed me Yasmin. I have been taking Yasmin now for around 8 months, and my acne is completely gone. I stopped taking it at one point for about a month because I was away and unable to get a prescription, and my breakouts started to come back, which definitely proved to me that Yasmin actually works. I still get the odd spot here and there, but they are always small and easy to get rid of, I no longer get cystic spots at all!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2016

"I have been on Yasmin now for nearly 6 months, and it was the best decision I ever made going on it! In the first two months, I experienced a huge increase in acne all over my face, but I was expecting this. By the third and fourth months, it calmed down, but I experienced a few bad breakouts throughout the month. The fifth month was when I started to notice drastic changes, I used to wake up with a new spot every day, but it changed to hardly breaking out at all, and the spots I did get were only small and easy to get rid of. I'm currently at the end of the fifth month, and my skin has never been better! I feel so much more confident in myself and my skin. All it takes is a little time and patience, and you will get the results you want!"

• Fin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2019

"I am a 45-year-old that started dealing with pre-menopausal acne. I have to say that I never had acne, even when I was a teenager. I may have had one or two zits on my face at a time throughout my life. Then I turned 45, and one month later, full-blown acne everywhere. I tried everything under the sun. I thought I might be too old for birth control until my doctor suggested it to help. She told me to give it time. I did get discouraged because nothing seemed to be changing...until month three! I now have clear, smooth skin!"

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2011

"If you have a teenage daughter with acne, this is the answer. It was amazing. My daughter went from having inflamed acne all over her forehead to perfectly clear skin. It worked gradually, and she does not take the placebo. Acne was gone in a few months. She also feels perfectly fine otherwise."

• Yus...
• February 8, 2016

"Love this pill. Went on it and cleared my skin, but I didn't know that Yasmin was clearing it, I thought it was just the fact I was no longer a teenager. Stopped taking this pill to get an implant to avoid periods. Well, it was hell, acne came back full blown, and periods were relentless. Went back to the doctor today and got Yasmin again! So excited for clear skin again!"

• all...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2019

"I was diagnosed with PCOS at 15 and was on Diane for about 6 years, it did absolutely nothing and made me an emotional wreck. I switched to Yasmin, and I’m now on my 3rd month of it. Already, my moods are so much better, I feel happier in myself and don’t have the mood swings I was experiencing before. I am yet to notice any change with my acne, but I’m hoping this will change as time goes on. I have not put on any weight with this pill and feel no nausea or cramps, except small period cramps which last around a day, which is nothing compared to my periods without the pill. I think for anyone who has PCOS and is looking for another pill, I’d definitely recommend this one, as even in this small time frame, I feel so much happier."

• Isa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2018

"MIRACLE! I am 23 years old and started to have acne at the age of 21. It's been 3 months since I've started the pill... and trust me, I couldn't be happier! No more acne, no more oil/shine on my face, no side effects, and my periods are super light (for 2 days MAX). I love it! It changed my life! Really."

• hap...
• November 27, 2014

"I love Yaz! I was first put on it 2 years ago to help get rid of my acne, and within the first 3 months, my skin started clearing and have been acne-free since. It did make me put on a little bit of weight, but zero mood swings and no change to my sex drive. My periods have become a lot lighter and last shorter days (usually 3-4 days). I highly recommend this pill, but the only downside is you do have to take it every day."

• Lil...
• September 11, 2016

"I changed to Yaz after my other contraceptive (Levlin) made my skin break out and made me irrationally emotional. My skin cleared up in 1 month! I didn't have cystic acne, but I always got big patchy breakouts. My skin is so smooth, and I'm a lot less emotional, lol. I'm also on a whole bunch of medications for epilepsy, so the fact that this pill can level my emotions is pretty fantastic. I haven't experienced any muscle pain, acne worsening, or any other of the side effects other people have mentioned. Guess it depends on the person. I've also noticed it has given me more energy, which means I can exercise 5 times a week instead of 3, which is also much healthier for me! Definitely give Yaz a try!"

• Ano...
• February 27, 2018

"My skin had been bad with constant moderate acne and cyst breakouts before my period. I was put on Sprintec by my gynecologist to help control my acne, which did absolutely nothing. I stuck it out for 3 months as recommended, but there was no change in my skin. Therefore, she recommended that I try YAZ. I was very skeptical about starting it because I read so many bad reviews about side effects and worsening acne, but I had no other option, so I gave it a shot. The first 2-3 weeks gave me an initial breakout, but I'm now 2 months in, and my skin has never been this clear in my life. I currently have my period and don't have one pimple on my face. I wanted to share my experience because I think many people look up reviews before starting birth control, and the negative reviews convince people not to try it. But keep in mind that most people who write reviews are the very small percentage of people who experienced side effects."

• ann...
• February 16, 2016

"I started Yasmin about a month and a half ago, and I feel like my acne has gotten worse! My face is at its worst ever right now, my jawline and cheeks are disgusting. I am also breaking out on my upper back. Not happy. As I am only in my second month of using this pill, I am going to continue, as others have said by month 4, 5, or 6, their skin has gotten better. Others have really discouraged me by saying at the end of month one they were acne-free!! Not fair!!!"