Yasmin for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

• Rae...
• February 17, 2017

"I use Yasmin 28 for both acne and birth control, and it has been a life-saver! My PCP put me on Tri-Lo Sprintec, and I broke out horribly before it got better. I had new whiteheads on my cheeks and other places I had never broken out before. Right when my skin started clearing up after a few months, my OBGYN put me on Yasmin and said since it was a monophasic pill, it would work better for my skin and needs. I haven't had a new zit in about 3 weeks. I also have not had any of the side effects other than moodiness, and I do get thirsty and have a dry mouth after taking it, but those are minor compared to acne! I definitely recommend this."

• Jac...
• February 2, 2018

"I have PCOS. I've been on this pill for 4 months now. The first 2 and a half months, it seemed the pill wasn't working. I had acne around my chin and cheek area. But after persisting on it, it worked! My skin now is very smooth, zero acne, glowing! I also take extensive care of my skin via the right products, food, and exercise, but the pill is definitely one of the main factors for my skin right now. The pill also doesn't mess with my mood, and overall, it just seems to be working great. It's always a gamble with contraception pills, but stay for at least 3 months on them before deciding if it's working or not."

• The...
• August 8, 2016

"Actually, I am still on the first month, and I can tell I barely have side effects. In the first week, I had nausea, but it went away. There is no effect on my weight. Also, I don't have increased appetite. My hair also has not changed. I take the pill in order to cure my acne. I can tell through the first month there is no increasing or worsening of my skin situation before getting better. I think it is going to help me treat my acne very well, and I am waiting for results."

• Anonymous
• October 4, 2011

"For the first month and a half, I was extremely hungry and gained weight, although I did not realize it and just blamed it on the pill. I was also very tired. Then the hunger pains went away, and I started to gain my energy back, so I naturally lost weight. The acne started to go away, but now, almost finished with the third pack, I am having a flare-up. It is probably normal, and I just need to give it some more time. Overall, I am very happy with this pill, and I have been on a few."

• Gym...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2019

"It helped my acne and water retention, however, I lost a lot of hair, and I noticed that my muscles were smaller (very disappointing if you go to the gym for them). Plus, my stomach, although didn’t get bloated much due to the diuretic effect, was never as flat as it normally was. When at the gym, I noticed that my normal routine sometimes made me feel like I was going to have a heart attack, honestly, haha. I was crying all the time. Made my boobs bigger, messed with my digestive system."

• Aim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2015

"Have been using Yasmin for about 6 weeks. I am 25 and have suffered with acne on my face, shoulders, and back since I was about 13. Roaccutane isn't an option for me. I don't think I have been on Yasmin long enough to make a fully informed review, but so far my skin has looked notably clearer. I used to get cysts around my jaw and neck, which were so painful, along with normal spots and blackheads around my chin and mouth. My skin is still far from perfect, but I have not had any cysts and only one spot on my chin. Blackheads seem minimized, and I have started using a moisturizer for 'normal' skin, rather than the heavy-duty oil control ones as they had become too drying! Side effects: heavier periods, tender breasts. That's all so far!"

• Ell...
• October 9, 2018

"I started taking Yasmin on 01-08-18. A few days later, I started having breakouts like never before. I felt like giving up. I then thought I should give it 6 months because I had acne-prone skin. On my second pack, the same happened. Okay, I didn't give up. The good news is, when I was about to finish the second pack, my face was so smooth, and I couldn't believe it. Hey, I'm on my 3rd pack now. I really, really like my face, it's so beautiful like never before. I'm acne-free. However, I did change my makeup, changed my diet, cut sugary things and dairy products, and I also steamed my face with green tea 2 times in a week. Thereafter, I applied baking powder, left it for 15 minutes, then rinsed with cold or lukewarm water. I'm continuing with it. It is definitely doing wonders for me. Don't give up, ladies, and please do drink lots of water. And another thing, I guess they work perfectly when taken at night, not in the morning."

• Lou...
• September 10, 2015

"Within the first 3-5 months of taking this pill, my skin had gotten 10x worse! My face was constantly dry (no moisturizer would make it any better), my face was also red and blotchy and very sensitive, followed by cystic acne! I didn't know whether to give up or carry on at this point, but it couldn't get any worse than it already was, so I carried on. Eventually, after the 5th month of taking this pill, my skin had cleared up a lot! I was so relieved. It's now my 9th month of being on Yasmin, and my skin is in great condition, I get the odd pimple here and there, but Sudocrem does the job. My acne has completely cleared up, and I feel comfortable enough not to wear foundation. Don't give up taking this pill, just give it time!"

• Aud...
• January 18, 2018

"I have been on the Yasmin pill for 4 months now. During the first 2 months, my acne got just a bit worse. In the third month, it was the worst I had in my entire life, and I am not even kidding. I have never used to get pimples on my cheek area, but with Yasmin, it was the worst. Now, I am finishing my fourth pack, and my acne is not that bad. My skin started to be clearer at the end of the 3rd month, but even now I still cannot say that my skin is even 60% clear. I will give it a chance for 2 more months to see what results I can get in half a year. I will come back in another 2 months to write a review and share my experience with you."

• Zig...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 5, 2018

"I have been on Yasmin for about 9 months now. It took between 5 to 6 months to have acne-free skin on a regular basis. I still get a few smaller cysts occasionally during the off week, but they diminish quicker. I have struggled with acne since my early teens, and I am now 40. I tried one round of accutane in my teens, minocycline on and off for years, and was prescribed Yasmin by my new dermatologist. As frustrating and sometimes devastating to see your acne getting worse, as long as you're not experiencing major side effects, please give this drug time to even out your hormones. I'm sure, like all drugs, it's not for everyone, but I am so delighted by the clear skin I see in the mirror now. Then there's the wrinkles starting... lol. But that's for another forum ;)"

• Rah...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 3, 2019

"This combined pill is a dream! I've been on it for 7 years, and I have recommended it to everyone. My skin is clearer, my weight didn't change, no mood swings. I tried Lucette and was a crying mess. It often takes trying a few pills to find one that suits you."

• Jus...
• May 2, 2017

"Well, I've been battling acne since I was 18-I'm 24 now. This has been one horrible, embarrassing, and freakin' expensive ride. I've done everything from top-of-the-line facials to the whole raw vegan thing. Nope, still cursed. This has led to severe depression and self-esteem issues. I tried Orthotricyclen Lo, and it cleared things up a bit. Stopped after a year due to migraines. I'm now on my third week of Yasmin, and I have noticed some changes in my skin. My skin is less oily, but my many small zits around my mouth have turned into a few huge inflamed cystic pimples, moving toward my jawline and neck(?). It takes about three months to see the full effects, so hang in there, friends! One plus side is my boobs are so swollen they look great."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2016

"When I was 13, I had horrible acne and a little overweight. After I took Yasmin for a complete month, my acne was just about completely gone, and after a couple more months, I even lost a few pounds! I did experience anxiety, but from reading some reviews about Yasmin, if you take a multivitamin, your symptoms will go away, including your sex drive problem caused by the pill. I haven't taken Yasmin for about a few weeks so that I could give my body a rest, but I want my Yasmin back!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2019

"Before taking Yasmin, I used to have very bad acne-a lot of bumps on my forehead and painful pimples. However, now after being on Yasmin for a few months, I have never had better skin. I haven’t had a single spot in months and am now a lot more comfortable wearing no makeup. The first day I felt very depressed, but after that was fine."

• Sar...
• September 6, 2016

"The first 3 months of Yasmin were horrendous. I had cystic spots all along my jaw, between my eyebrows, on my cheeks, and even my back. My skin was very dry, and I could not stop needing to pee! The cysts stopped appearing in the 3rd month, but I continued to have lots of spots on my jawline. I'm currently on month 6, I still get spots (sigh), but I haven't had more than 3 at one time, and they are very small ones that heal quickly and are easily covered with makeup. I no longer have spots on my back either, but I'm living with quite bad scarring. I really had my confidence knocked, but looking at how my skin has improved now, those 3 months in hiding were worth it!"

• Alo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 23, 2019

"I was on Yasmin for the best part of a year, and in this time had to have incision and drainage three times on cysts that appeared twice under my arms and once on my stomach! As soon as I came off the pill, my reaction stopped."

• Cam...
• January 2, 2016

"This is a very good option for acne! I am 18 and I have had acne since around 7th grade. I did not know what exactly was causing my acne... hormones? The food I was eating? I was not sure, but I feel this pill was effective. I am also on Solodyn, which I love! And also I use Cetaphil to cleanse, then moisturize with the silver serum. My routine works very well for me; I have not gotten a pimple in a while; however, I have gotten small bumps along the way. Gaining weight was not a problem at all while taking this... I even think I lost weight. So I would recommend this and Solodyn; they definitely helped with my acne."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2018

"Month two and my skin has cleared up by 80 percent combined with prescription face wash. I was looking at Accutane as the next option because I have tried everything including a vegan diet! However, it was cystic acne that was on my cheeks and around my mouth, which is very hormonal. I am 23 years old, and this started getting bad around 21-22. I have always hated birth control pills because of weight gain and side effects. However, I have gained no weight and do not have that bloated ring around the belly or waist. I also no longer have sleepless nights before my period. This has solved skin issues and sleeping issues for me without bad side effects. My breasts did increase in size, but for me, that is not a negative side effect. Sex drive has gone down, but hey, I am in grad school, and it helps me stay more focused on my studies...lololol. Overall, please ladies, give this a try. If your acne is hormonal, it's the only thing that saved me from having to undergo Accutane!"

• Vic...
• February 19, 2016

"The best! Takes a while, but keep it up. I had horrendous cystic acne around my chin and lip area. My chin would be all bumpy due to the huge spots I had, like the silhouette of a cauliflower! 18 months on, and it's the best skin I've ever had. Every time I come off it though (2 kids), my skin goes back downhill. I am very health conscious, eat well, drink plenty of water, etc. Nothing made a difference apart from this."

• Fan...
• August 30, 2020

"Started this pill about 8 months ago in a bid to clear up my persistent hormonal acne breakouts. From reading reviews, I was super hopeful this may be the solution after feeling as if I’ve tried every other option (antibiotics, various creams, facials, and diets) aside from Accutane. Hormonal breakouts are something I’ve been experiencing since I was about 16 (now 23). Sadly, this hasn’t helped me. I have noticed no change in my skin, since pre-taking the pill, my skin has consistently broken out throughout, which I expected initially, but now, 8 months in, I’m breaking out as bad as ever. Although I experienced no acne change, I’ve had no other side effects. However, I now worry coming off this pill is going to send my acne crazy, as I know transitioning from the pill is a huge trigger, so now I feel pretty stuck! Don’t think this is the magic solution all us acne sufferers hope for, sadly."

• Btm...
• April 17, 2015

"Yasmin changed my life! For the past year or so, I started breaking out due to hormones (it only happened the week before my period) and getting horrible PMS. About 2-3 days before my period, I would get very irritable and grouchy, to the point where it affected my work and social life. I went to my doctor with these problems, and she recommended Yasmin. The first 6 weeks or so, it was horrible. I broke out even more, gained about 10-15 lbs, and that led to a slight depression. But people told me that is just what happens when your hormones adjust to new birth control? I'm really glad I stuck through because my acne is now completely gone and my PMS levels have decreased by at least 75%, feeling so much better!"

• Bix...
• April 12, 2019

"I’m only on the tenth day of month two for Yasmin, but my skin is horrible after taking it. I don’t know if I should stop yet, though, which is why I’m giving it a five. Before I was on this, I would have quite a few spots on my face, but they would never scar. Now I’m scared the spots I’m getting on Yasmin will scar because they are worse. Still going to carry on, and I’ll update, but so far, my skin looks really bad. I’m healthy and drink lots of water, and I haven’t gained weight yet on it."

• Yas...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 5, 2015

"I have been on the pill Yasmin for 4 years now and I am only 17. I suffered from terrible acne, therefore, the reason I began taking it, and it has been wonderful. Took me 6 months to see a difference, but it's worth the wait, really has changed my life. I can now go out without makeup on."

• Vio...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 10, 2020

"Been on Yasmin for the past year. Started taking it because I had bad cystic acne mainly on my face and back. Within 3 months, all of my acne cleared up, which was amazing to see. No pregnancy scares whatsoever. No changes in mood, I do have diagnosed anxiety, which hasn’t worsened or improved on the pill. No changes in sex drive. Only gained 3 pounds, which didn’t hurt because I was a bit underweight. My only legitimate complaint with this pill is that it makes my stomach bloat quite a lot and makes it generally more sensitive after eating a big meal. I did have some bloating before the pill, but I noticed it got worse several months in. Other than that, no complaints."

• unk...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 12, 2019

"I am currently in my 2nd week of my 6th month on Yasmin, and I think it’s fair to say that yes, it has cleared up my acne significantly. The 2nd month was where my skin blew up, but I stayed determined, and towards the 4th month, I began to see a few improvements. The only thing I dislike is the amount of scarring/discoloration left on my skin from the trauma of month 2. I am seeing a dermatologist soon because now I’m not self-conscious about my acne, but the scarring, which is complicated to remove. Mood swings have been relatively fine, and my weight is pretty much the same."