Yasmin for Acne User Reviews (Page 5)

• Daisy
• November 26, 2015

"I started taking this drug because of moderate to severe adult acne (I am 28) and PMS symptoms (severe depression episodes and irritability that happened like clockwork the week before menstruation). I have been on the pill a month and half and I have already seen an improvement. Regarding acne, I broke out a little bit in the placebo week, but besides that I no longer get the severe acne i used to. I expected it to take at least a few months, so I was pleasantly surprised to see an effect. I also had a light period and did not notice mood swings. I had breakthrough bleeding during the first few weeks, at the beginning more severe and diminishing with time. On the second cycle, there is no bleeding anymore."

• Lex
• February 24, 2018

"I’ve been on yasmin for a little over a month. My skin has gotten a lot worse than when I first started. I know they say you have to stick it out for about 3 months at least, so I’m going to see how it goes. I’ve also been feeling really depressed lately and just not myself. I’ve always had acne but it’s never been this bad and its never affected me as emotionally as it is now. My face is red all over and it literally hurts. Really hoping I see some results soon and stop feeling so incredibly sad"

• kaylita
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 28, 2016

"I have been on Yasmin for 6-7 months now. I was on Sprintec before (the generic of Otho Cyclen) but I switched over because I thought Yasmin would be better at not causing weight gain. I definitely haven't noticed much weight gain, and everything has been great except for my acne. I have never really had bad acne before going on this pill. Yasmin caused cystic acne all over my cheeks, chin, and along my mouth/jawline. I remember reading that acne in these areas are always to do with your hormones. I skipped my period for the past 1-2 months so I decided to take off and go on the placebo week. Now that its my 4th day off of it, my acne has gone down significantly and is even starting to fade. I'm seriously thinking of stopping this pill."

• Marie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2018

"I'm almost done with my 2nd pack now and my acne got worse!! This is the worse since the day I was born! It is all cystic acne and very painful! The only good side effect that I can see right now is I don't get cramps. But I will still give it 2 more packs before I give up on it completely. I'll be back to give review again."

• Diva
• March 11, 2015

"I have been on Yasmin from 2010 till now. It helped clear my acne, though I used other prescribed medication as well. It helped clear my acne to an extent, still get fine pimples. My left foot started swelling 6 years ago, now the right foot started, to an extent I can't walk. Been to the doc and he advised to change my contraceptive pill. This is the second case. Medicine affects you in the long run."

• Sjelc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2017

"After suffering from horrible cystic acne for a year I decided to go on Yasmin to clear my skin. Within the first 2-3 months there was no affect on my acne, in fact I thought it was getting worse. I considered going off the pill then and there but decided to wait until after the 3 month mark to see if there was any improvements. I wish I hadn't. My skin completely cleared however I've been experiencing extreme sadness, irritability & weight gain. I have been on Yasmin for about 5 months now and have gained just over 8kg. I am a very slim frame and have never in my life gained more than a kg or so. I also cry most days and feel very pessimistic about my life. I wish I had never tried Yasmin. I can't wait to feel like myself again."

• Kikid
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2017

"I am have just completed my 3rd packet of yasmin. My acne is much much better. Skin feels a lot smoother. I am no longer having the large cystic acne and pus filled nodules. I get odd pimples and my skin is far from perfect but there is a massive improvement. They do say give it at least up to 6 months to get the full benefits of it. I will write another review in 6months. Also I advise not just to rely on yasmin but keep a strict skincare routine."

• zahra...
• February 15, 2016

"I've been on this pill for approximately for 6 weeks and in the first two weeks I was getting cystic acne- the worst ever ! The acne was occurring mainly on my chin, around my nose and above my lips. Now I'm getting acne on my forehead, as well as weird cravings (which I have never experienced before). My skin looks far worse than before and much like a cookie."

• Anonymous
• November 24, 2009

"I am 25yrs and I have been taking Yasmin for about 5yrs now. I found it very good no menstrual pain, 5 days period, it also helped in some what way with my acne. I gained a few pounds as some people say in the right places, but lately I find its making me cranky and nauseous, because of that I am thinking of trying a new pill."

• Niamh
• July 26, 2016

"I began birth control around 6months ago, before starting I had absolutely no problems with my skin. The first pill I tried was Cilest which I stuck out for 4 months- awful!! My face was covered in painful lumps/acne, I waited it out as recommended for 3 months but no improvements, it only got worse. I went back to the doctos and he gave me Yasmin which I have been on it for 2 months, I have noticed such an improvement in my skin- especially my chin area which was the worst affected. I can't say it's perfect my forehead is still angry and I have marks from where the huge lumps were but after only 2 months I can't complain! Definitely recommend to try for anyone who reacted badly to an older harsher pill's"

• Selly
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2018

"I need help I’m on Yasmin for a little over 4months now and I’m so confused, I don’t know if it’s helping or if it’s going to work, every month for the past 4 months during the week break my skin would clear which is great but as soon as starting another pack I’d break out this month my skin didn’t even clear as much I still had little breakouts, also my break outs are not as severe anymore but sometimes they are. I really need some advice as too wether I should continue or not."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 16, 2015

"I got really bad acne when I turned 14 and my period wasn't regular and after trying a lot of things I started taking yasmin when I was 15 and my acne started to clear up in two to three months of using it I went off it when I was 17 and the acne came back really badly so I went back on it until I turned 19. I thought my hormones would be normal by then I was off yasmin for 3 months it seem to go good but I didn't get my period at all and then I started breaking out again so I'm back on yasmin since then ."

• Caitlin
• November 28, 2019

"I started this pill Yasmin to try and control my acne, which was getting worse and also painful. At first it looked like it was clearing it, and it was, but it also brought a lot of other problems. I was constantly emotional, always arguing with my friends and in bad moods, and have never felt so low about my body, hair, face etc. Then I started developing rashes around my armpits and on my chest, and patches on my face become crazily dry and began weeping bc they were so cracked and dry. I hadn’t changed my diet, any skincare, and wasn’t taking any other tablets. I also found that I’d lost my sex drive, which I’ve also seen written on a few other comments. I’m not sexually active however I still normally have a sex drive, and I’ve found that nothing has really ‘turned me on’ since taking the pill. After all of this, my skin isn’t even miraculously clear, it’s better, but I still have a few spots and enlarged pores. Really not a great pill"

• Nateish
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 26, 2017

"I've had acne my entire life tried everything from roaccutane to special diets to expensive creams and nothing worked. Started Yasmin and my skin became absolutely flawless. I wanted a kid, so I stopped the pill and my acne came back instantly. My son is now 5 months and I've started Yasmin again because I need my acne to be gone! I'm 29 and it's annoying to have skin his bad. This pill makes me crazy, but I'll take the craziness for clear skin. My sex drive disappeared while I was on it too. Lost weight which was a plus."

• Ell
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2019

"I am on the last week of pack 2 of Yasmin and it is fair to say I have seen no improvement in my acne which is the main reason I decided to take it. I was on microgynon and anti biotics for about a year and my skin was so clear. Only in March did my skin start to play up. I am very distraught at this moment refusing to go out and socialise as I am embarrassed with my skin. I don’t know if I need to wait a little longer before giving up as they say it’s supposed to take 3 cyles for it to kick in. I’m hoping something improves soon."

• Elle_...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2015

"Have been on Yasmin for over 4 months now to try improve my acne. I would say my acne has gotten 2-3 times worse than it ever had been in the beginning and I now have spots where I never did before (all along lower cheeks, near jaw area). I have been on dianette before and it was amazing so I shall be going back to it asap!!"

• Kay
• June 16, 2017

"I have had acne since I was 12 and I am now 29. I have tried everything from roaccutane to expensive cosmetic treatments to diets. I was nervous about going on yasmin as I took a pill previously called gedarel for my skin, which made me feel mental. Yasmin did make me feel a tiny bit moody but that was the only symptom. First month I broke out terribly. It was the worst break out in about 2 years. I am now on my 2nd month pack and skin is starting to clear. I do follow a strict skincare regime as well, always removing makeup, using toner and a good oil free moisturiser (dermalogica-active moist is the best cream I have ever come across for acne prone skin). I also exfoliate 2 times a week with glycolic peel."

• Jessica...
• August 29, 2017

"I have previously been on yasmin for around 8 years. Before this, I was taking Dianette. Yes, the yasmin pill was an effective treatment for controlling my acne, but I didn't realise whilst taking it that I was actually suffering from side effects. These included a huge appetite, constant fatigue, migraines, mild depression, anxiety, mood swings, and the rare side effect of excessive sweating. I have since come off the pill now for 4 months and all these issues have slowly resolved, although the depression and anxiety increased for 2 months after coming off. My acne has returned with vengeance at the age of 28 and my hair has thinned a lot because of all the hormonal changes. DON'T TAKE IT! YOU WILL PROBABLY REGRET IT IN THE LONG RUN!"

• ATano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

"So my 13 year old daughter was prescribed this medication to help with acne.. she has been on it 3 weeks and she has started feeling sad and crying for no reason. When her GP prescribed this we asked about side effects and if it could be dangerous for her but he said maybe a few headaches, sore boobs’ and water retention! Reading this link has convinced me to stop my daughter taking this medication, sounds like it’s for her own good !"

• Jaz...
• June 22, 2015

"Im 17 and I started Yasmin 4 months ago as I broke out in acne and I also had PCOS. This is not good when you do modelling, I was devastated. The doctor also started me on antibiotics to give the pill a chance to kick in. I have mood swings but I think that's pretty normal for a teenager, haven't really changed in my weight, but the great thing is my acne has cleared up, I can go without makeup now. I still get pimple breakouts every now and then but that's also a normal teenage thing. The doctor wants to change me to a milder pill soon, but if I break out again I will be asking to go back on Yasmin>"

• Elano
• October 24, 2018

"I have been on Yasmin for a month now, I’ve just had my first break week. I went on cilest for about 6 months and my acne didn’t improve. I decided to go back to the doctors to try another contraceptive pill as I am in a relationship. I did my research and was hoping for Yasmin, regardless of the reviews. So far, I can’t say my acne has improved as it does go in stages, but within the first month I don’t have MORE spots than usual, but instead of them being on my cheeks like they normally would, they’re on my chin ( which makes sense with hormones ). I am feeling confident that this will completely clear my skin within the next few months. I haven’t had many side effects (so far) apart from feeling a little sick in the morning of the first few days and then spotting for a day in the middle of the pill pack. I know that acne seems like such a long journey to get a cure, but honestly I can’t believe already that one month is over and I’m onto my second pill pack!"

• Lgmul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2018

"Before taking Yasmin I had NEVER had particularly bad skin. I did breakout occasionally but it is NOTHING like what I've experienced on yasmin. I started almost two months ago and my skin has been THE WORST. it might work for people with severe acne but don't go on if your acne is mild. it sucks. so much. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2019

"I have been on the depo injection for 2 years which was great because I had no periods, put on a few pounds and my acne was only a bit worse but I wanted to take break as depo affects your bones. I have face and body acne as I'm quite oily and it's probably also due to hormones so I started yasmin. I'm only one pack down (three weeks) and found this thread as I've just started breaking out really bad! Mostly whiteheads on my forehead, cheeks and jaw. I will leave another review when I finish my 3 month prescription, I hope it improves. I feel very nauseous after taking it but as a result I'm losing weight haha."

• 27yrs...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 1, 2023

"I've been taking Yasmin for over 4 years due to my severe PCOS symptoms. My gynecologist recommended Yasmin to me since it's anti-androgenic, which could potentially clear up your skin. I suffered from severe acne and, to be honest, it didn't work well on my skin, but I continued to take it to have a regular period. However, for the past 6 months, I've suffered from severe migraines as if there was a bomb in my head. I googled the side effects of Yasmin and it turned out that it could cause a stroke. I switched to a 2nd generation pill now and am trying to see if it works for me. So, be careful if your family has ever experienced a stroke or had problems with the brain nervous system. My skin is now very glorious and clear just solely because of inositol. Inositol is a vitamin supplement that helps increase insulin sensitivity, and it can improve diabetes, obesity, and skin condition. Trust me, birth control is not the only solution for your acne. Do some more research and talk to your doctor. Cheers!"

• SydLou
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2016

"I am on my third week of the Yasmin pill and my skin has got progressively worse than it ever has been before. I feel as though I have put on weight and I am also constantly bloated. I'm hoping that this is normal due to my hormones trying to rebalance but I am afraid of staying on a pill that is actually worse for me."