Yasmin and Acne: What Users Say

• acn...
• February 27, 2014

For Acne "I must say this is GOD sent. I was on Yasmin for polycystic ovarian syndrome and birth control! At first, I didn't know that it would help with my acne, but it did help... wow! I was acne-free for the five years that I was on Yasmin. I could actually go out without foundation, it was amazing. BUT for the past five months, I came off the pill because I wanted to start my family, the biggest mistake I ever made! My acne came back full-blown and even worse than before. In those five months, I tried every topical and home remedy, but sad to say, nothing worked. Now I'm back on the pill, only four days in, and I'm already seeing a drastic improvement where my acne is concerned."

• JMA...
• April 7, 2013

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Yasmin by my GP 3 years ago. After 2 months, I became depressed and very moody, but the acne on my back cleared up. I decided to come off it for my sanity, my moods improved, but my acne returned. 7 months ago, I decided to give it another go. This time has been fantastic. I'm 31, and my skin has never looked so clear, and my hair growth is much faster. I have always been a B - C cup, but 7 months on, I am a DD. My mood never changed, and I just feel great. I wouldn't change from Yasmin now, it's been great for me."

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

For Acne "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."

• Kat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 15, 2019

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "Yasmin (brand name only) has been a miracle drug for me. I have PCOS, and when I'm not on it, I gain weight, have severe acne on my back and chest, grow excess hair on my body, lose hair on my head, and I'm super lethargic. When I'm on Yasmin, all of these symptoms go away. I will go on it again as soon as I can!"

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

For Acne "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!!!"

• Bri...
• June 26, 2013

For Birth Control "My experience with Yasmin has been really well. I didn't gain any weight as some people are saying they did. I had mild acne, and now my face is perfectly clear, give or take a monthly pimple. One thing was that I did get VERY moody the first 2 months of taking it. I was not my usual happy self. I didn't want to be touched, and everything was a problem for me. But after the 2 months, I went back to myself. I've been on it for 7 months now, and I'm very happy with it."

• xob...
• July 12, 2009

For Acne "I have taken Yasmin for 4 months. The 1st month had increased acne, headaches, nausea, tender breasts, and slight irritability. Halfway through the 2nd month, skin started to improve and side effects stopped. My period came on the 2nd day of taking the white placebo pill. Usually, the week before my period, I have painful cramps and have to take painkillers, this time there was no bloating or cramps and pain. On the 3rd month, my skin is starting to heal and look a lot clearer, periods are normal and pain-free. Only mild discomfort half an hour before my period starts. Yasmin will make your skin breakout when you first start taking it, but it will start to improve. After I wash my makeup off, I can't believe how clear my skin is."

• Kat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 4, 2020

For Birth Control "I regret ever taking this. Took it for 7 years. Everything was great while on it, but I lost about 40% of my hair volume (telogen effluvium) and had severe cystic acne for 6 months after it. On top of that, it messed with my humor. I felt angry and sad for months. It's now 1.5 years since I stopped it, and even though the condition has improved, I still have a long way to go. I had to cut my hair short, and I'm trying to fix the scarring from the acne."

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2011

For Menstrual Disorders "I have taken this pill for 7 years, and my gyno recommended a lower dose pill (Yaz). Yasmin has done wonders for PCOS symptoms of acne, weight gain, and overall mood issues. I am 45 years old and do not smoke. Overall, it has been an amazing pill."

• Fan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 21, 2019

For Birth Control "DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL. I have been on Lucette, AKA Yasmin, for 14 months. I initially went on this to control my acne as it was a real bad flare-up. My skin has been perfect, the ONE good thing. Now for the bad points - sex drive has been more or less non-existent for the whole duration. - I have experienced some excruciating migraines with temporary visual disturbances. I have also experienced enlarged veins with leg pains, which have been really frightening since this pill carries a high risk of DVT & PE. I did mention this to the practice nurse, but they still allowed me to take it? I have had, and still at this very moment, am suffering from incredible depression and anxiety. My mood is so, so low. I haven’t felt like this in my life with regards to mental health. I have no desire to socialize and have completely and utterly cut myself off. I wish I had never taken this pill, and I will never use any form of contraceptive pill with hormones ever again. Please do NOT start this pill."

• Ria...
• September 11, 2015

For Acne "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

For Acne "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!"

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

For Acne "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!"

• Yus...
• February 8, 2016

For Acne "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!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I used Yasmin for 5 years after reacting awfully to a cheaper brand. I was on it from the age of 16 to 21 years and never had an issue. On the previous brand, I had awful mood swings. On Yasmin, I felt like myself again, and it cleared up my skin wonderfully. I went off birth control because I wanted to experience what my mood would be like without any medications and to experience my true cycle again. I experienced some hair loss for the first few months, but only some thinning and some pimples have returned (everybody has to deal with some at one point, right?). My hair is back to its full glory now (6 months later) as well as my normal cycle, with a bit more PMS than on the pill, but manageable. Reflecting back, my mood on Yasmin was altered slightly. I feel like it stabilized my ups and downs, which means I didn't experience my full ups. I am feeling mentally and physically healthy as well as feeling empowered to have taken control of my well-being."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for around a year, and I can’t believe I put up with it for that long. My appetite would change constantly. Sometimes I would eat everything, and sometimes I couldn’t eat without feeling nauseous. I’ve tried this pill and Tricyclen, this one made me gain so much more weight. I was on both for around a year. Finally, the mood swings. I would cry every single day for no reason. Even if something inconvenient happened, I’d start crying. And I felt like I couldn’t control it. Out of nowhere, the tears would start falling. It made everyone around me annoyed. It helped my acne for a bit, but then I started getting a few pimples again after a while. I do not recommend this one!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for around a year, and I can’t believe I put up with it for that long. My appetite would change constantly. Sometimes I would eat everything, and sometimes I couldn’t eat without feeling nauseous. I’ve tried this pill and Tricyclen, this one made me gain so much more weight. I was on both for around a year. Finally, the mood swings. I would cry every single day for no reason. Even if something inconvenient happened, I’d start crying. And I felt like I couldn’t control it. Out of nowhere, the tears would start falling. It made everyone around me annoyed. It helped my acne for a bit, but then I started getting a few pimples again after a while. I do not recommend this one!"

• ann...
• February 16, 2016

For Acne "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!!!"

• Lun...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 15, 2016

For Acne "I'm 32, and I've been on this pill since I was about 19. About 6 months ago, I ran out of pills, but I was busy and kept forgetting to make an appointment with my GP, so I stayed off it. BIG MISTAKE. I am now plagued with cystic acne as bad as I had as a teenager! I had completely forgotten how bad it was and how painful my skin was. I now have to wait another month before I can even get any more, as my GP is fully booked up. Christmas and New Year will be spent inside avoiding people. All hail Yasmin."

• Ela...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2019

For Acne "I've only been on this pill, Yasmin, for about a week now. My skin usually is okay and has a few breakouts here and there when my period comes around, but right now it is breaking out so much and much worse than normal, making me feel horrible about myself. It’s only been a week, and I’ve been told to stick it out for 3 months. My heart has been going crazy as well, sometimes I feel like I’m going to have an actual attack, sharp pains in my chest now and again. No idea if this is anything to do with this pill, but ever since I’ve started taking it, this is all new to me. I don’t know what to do and need help. The only reason I came on this pill was to regulate my period, as I also have the implant. The implant made my period go wild, as I was on it for nearly 4 months! However, I don’t want this to come back, so I’m unsure what to do!"

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2015

For Acne "I am 20 years old and have had relatively clear skin my whole life. Just over a month ago, I had a horrific breakout, the likes of which I'd never seen! Before, I'd stress out over one little spot on my chin, whereas now my whole face was riddled with them. I was prescribed Yasmin and just wanted to say - it's not a quick fix! I've been on it almost a month now, and I'd say my acne has gotten twice as bad - the spots are mostly comedonal acne, and my uneven face and complexion make me extremely self-conscious. Following reading the other good reviews, I'm looking forward to the good skin to come, but just needed to say that it's certainly not here yet! Hoping Yasmin follows the rule that 'sometimes things get worse before they get better'!"

• 123...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I don't usually review anything online, but I really feel like I need to share my experience with this pill. I was on Yasmin for a year and a half, and although superficially it was okay (no weight gain, no acne, etc.), mentally I went crazy, and this seems to be the case for a lot of women. I was anxious, my mind was foggy, I was snappy and overly aggressive (which is very unlike me), and generally just didn't feel myself. I then spoke to a doctor following an anxiety breakdown, and they said it could've been due to my pill. I recently changed from Yasmin to another pill, and it has changed my life. I FINALLY feel myself again, and I've realized how much Yasmin messed me up. I would not recommend this pill or experience to anyone."

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

For Acne "I have PCOS, PMDD, and I'm type 2 diabetes-prone (which means I had it, but I do not anymore; but if I go back to eating badly and come off my meds, I will revert), and I'm a type O blood type. I'm 5'3" and I weigh 162 thus far. Yasmin by far is the best birth control pill I have ever been on. The generic to Yasmin I tried for several months, but it wasn't nearly as effective as Yasmin. My cystic acne stopped completely after a few weeks, as it was very noticeable how much less oily my skin became. The great thing I love about Yasmin is it covers so many of my needs; it also is an androgen blocker, so it aids with my hair issues of thinning and odd places of hair growth (a gift from PCOS). I also have noticed that as long as I take it in the same time window every day, my moods are so much better. I'm not moody and angry while on this BC pill. Oh, and least I forget, my periods are way better and so are my horrific cramps and clots."

• ElN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2024

For Birth Control "With my previous experience with coc birth control, I was a bit dubious. I’d gained so much weight and developed awful acne on Microgynon. I’m really thankful I was able to get on Yasmin. I’d been struggling with PCOS and its side effects, but I didn’t realize how bad it had gotten. After just a week on Yasmin, I’ve noticed my skin is so soft, my hair is growing back, my skin feels plump, I’m losing weight mostly from my arms and stomach, and I genuinely feel mentally balanced in a way I hadn’t been in a very long time. I’m so taken aback by how great it’s been so far, and I really hope this lasts."

• hab...
• May 20, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been having these pills for two months now as a treatment for my PCOS. I am 18, and since I started having this pill, my skin went bad, and I have had acne all over my face. I have completely lost my sex drive, and I don't feel anything during sex. My mood has been funny, and I have been sleepy and tired. I wouldn't recommend this pill, it totally destroyed my sex life and my face."