Yaz for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)

• Awful...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2014

"On my third pack and have seen no improvement. Everyone says 3 months is the magic number but so far I've just gotten worse. I went on Yaz to help my moderate/severe acne and it made it completely severe and now I only break out in giant cysts that are very painful."

• random
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 15, 2019

"My doctor put me on Yaz medication 2 years ago to help with my acne. Before it I was on a different kind I believe called Microgestin, and that had made my acne worse. Switching to this birth control was a big change. I am now a complete moody cow and I am accidentally so mean to everyone in my life. I cry at least 5 times a week over the stupidest things, and am always tired and have no energy to do anything. On top of it all it I get nauseous around the same time everyday, and it overall has messed up my body. But my skin is perfectly clear and I'll probably stay on it because I don't want acne lol."

• SOS...
• December 12, 2016

"I'm 27 years old and I have always had beautiful skin until recently. I started taking yaz two months ago for my severe acne. I'm all honesty I don't see any difference . My face itches terribly everyday and my acne seems to get even worse. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm so self conscious and I can't even look people in the eye because I don't feel or look beautiful any longer. Please help"

• yazbi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2021

"I switched from a different birth control to Yaz in hopes it would help with my acne. I gave Yaz a little over 2 months before I just completely stopped taking it. It was awful. My acne was so much worse than it had ever been, especially my hormonal acne. It made my skin extremely dry, lotion and vaseline couldn’t even fix it. I was told to wait until 3 months for “magically clear skin” but didn’t think just waiting a few more weeks would make any difference. I was extremely emotional and cried most days for no reason when I’m typically not a crier. It basically just put my body extremely out of whack. I’ve been on multiple different birth controls before and this was by far the worst, I personally wouldn’t recommend but everyone does react differently and I do have friends who like Yaz."

• happy...
• 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 everyday"

• testing...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2013

"My doctor suggested I go on Yaz after a good 8 years of being on a previous pill and basically experiencing acne the entire time. Anyway, I've been on Yaz for a month. I'm glad I read reviews before because I probably would have given up and fully entered a hermit life if I didn't know that a major breakout the first month or two is normal. I have gotten acne in places I've never had before - along my jaw line, even on my neck. It's terrifying and I'm only hanging in there based on the people that swear by month 3 is gets better. However, I will say, I am happy with having experienced no other side effects. Weight has never been a problem for me, but I actually lost 5 pounds. Here's hoping that month 2 and 3 brings better luck!"

• Lilly
• September 11, 2016

"I Changed to Yaz after my other contraceptive (Levlin) made my skin breakout 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 experience 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 excerise 5 times a week instead of 3 which is also much healthier for me! Definately give Yaz a try!"

• Sano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2020

"I took YAZ for my acne, 3 months worth, 1 packet. The first time I used YAZ, it was absolutely amazing at clearing my acne! I noticed a significant reduction in sebum, and I had completely clear skin with no redness. I decided to stop taking it because I read it is one of the few contraceptive pills that have the highest risk of developing blood clots. Some time after that, I went on it again, but it did not work well for my acne as before. Very strange, don't know why. I haven't taken it since, this was years ago. I now do regular microdermabrasions and am using medik8 skincare products, and I have my acne under control. I still get oily skin though. YAZ affects everyone's body differently. Make sure you discuss with your Dr the cons and pros before making a decision. At the end of the day, you have to try for yourself."

• Anonymous
• December 13, 2016

"I've had mild to moderate acne since I was 14 (now 24, 10 yrs!) and I've tried EVERYTHING but nothing seemed to cure my acne for the long run. It started getting worse in my 20s and I was determined that it was a hormonal imbalance. After some research I decided to try Yaz... I really wish I hadn't. I was on it for 3 mths and 1 week, taking it every day at the same time. For the first 6 weeks, there were no changes. After that until I stopped... my acne just kept getting aggressively worse and worse with no signs of improvement. I've never seen my skin so bad in my life! Clogged pores, cysts, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules started popping up almost daily even in places I've never had acne. Just didn't work for me. :("

• anna...
• October 19, 2011

"I'm 25 and have been suffering from acne for more than 10 yrs. I tried many topical creams with hardly any results (Differin, tretinoin, etc). I had moderate acne, I would get large red painful pimples that stayed on my face for weeks and also very oily skin. Tried birth control Loestrin with no improvements. Then stronger topical creams- no avail. My dermatologist suggested Beyaz. As always I was willing to try anything. Within three weeks my face started clearing. Such a huge change! I've been on the pill now for 4 months and I want to sing! I do not get large red pus filled pimples anymore and my skin is no longer oily even with makeup on. I still have one or two zits usually, but that is so much better compared to how I looked before."

• Abizzle
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2020

"I have been on Yaz for a little over a year. I previously had the IUD but it started making me breakout on my chest so I took it out. The dermatologist told me to get on the pill because it is more balanced, so I did. Although it cleared up my chest and the acne on my face is a little better, I am still breaking out. I’ve always had a little acne growing up but I feel like this might not be normal so I am getting off Yaz."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• August 26, 2010

"Yaz saved my skin. I had severe acne, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, the works, on my face. I was prescribed Yaz after none of the topical medications worked, for example, Tazorac, in both the gel and cream form. It does take a while to see the full effect. I noticed after 2 months the shine that I always had on my face went away, and slowly, over a course of about 9 months my skin was completely clear. It was a miracle, to say the least. My dermatologist kept me on the Tazorac just as a caution, but I know it was the Yaz that truly cleared my skin up. I highly recommend Yaz as long as you are in good health to use it (don't smoke or anything) and want to see a real change in your skin."

• EmmaK...
• January 12, 2015

"Love this! I was a little discouraged at first because the magic number of 3 months didn't work for me. However when I hit 4 months all of my back acne was gone and my face had totally cleared up. I've never seen anything like it. I still get the odd zit and for individuals who react well with Yaz I find that acne can be caused by eating dairy products. I don't doubt if I cut milk and cheese out of my diet, as well as continued on the pill I would have 0 acne at all."

• Kay
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 4, 2019

"I've been taking Yaz for a year now and its extremely great. It worked wonders for me, cleared up my acne. Only problem I still have is that cramps has not being decreased and it shortens my period sometimes. Other than that its great. I gained a couple pounds which is good because I was a lil bit skinny ( got booty and all these things now lol). I would recommend this to anyone."

• Gia
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 26, 2018

"All side effects (headache, nausea, crazy emotions, spotting) went away after my first month on Yaz. I saw improvement in my skin after just a week and my skin was completely clear after 4 months. I didn’t gain any weight but the only thing is that I am alwaaaays thirsty. I would recommend this pill to everyone who is struggling with acne."

• Thank...
• July 2, 2010

"I just started taking Yaz 3 weeks ago. My acne was awful. It was everywhere and I scar really bad if I pick my pimples or not. I was at the end of my rope. I was so tired of having to wear make-up in the mornings when I don't really like to wear it at all. Now, just in 3 weeks time, my acne has dried up completely. All I can do is thank the makers of this product. I woke up this morning and there was only 2 small pimples on my face. I was truly amazed because I had struggled with acne for the past 3 years. The only side effect for me is upset stomach, but that's nothing compared to the nightmare I was living. Thanks Yaz!"

• Sami
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 22, 2019

"I've been using Yaz for almost 10 years (I'm 28 now) without issues. It did wonders for my acne and kept my cycles regular. However, this week I've been diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (blood clots on both lungs). Worst experience of my life and excruciating pain! They say the risks of getting PE on the pill is about 6 in 10000, I say rather be safe than sorry. Never going to take a chance with Yaz again."

• Lane
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2018

"I have been on yaz for about two months now after switching from ortho tri-cyclen after a year of no serious acne improvement. After two weeks I noticed my acne calming down, and by the end of the month I was not getting any new spots. Its been two months now and my face is clear, I am just left with scarring but I feel AMAZING. The only downside is it has caused my breasts to feel very sore even when I’m not close to my period."

• KAREYN...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 15, 2019

"It helped with many issues that I had like mood, depression and stopping my period. I love it. I had no side effects and I had no acne. I felt great and I don't think I gain weight. However know that I am going through the change and they took me off and now I am having my period all time"

• Yaz
• June 8, 2018

"DEFINITELY WOULD RECOMMEND TO PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES!!! I started 5 months ago. I used to have cystic acne all over my face, particularly cheeks and neck, with painful periods lasting a week (endo?) Acne wise: First 3 months, skin started getting worse. Everything was worth it though, as when the 3rd month ended and I started my 4th packet, my skin cleared up almost overnight. Still get a few pimples here and there, but nothing like I used to Period wise: Started my first pack on my period, resulted in a month-long period. Then skipped my period to see if that would end it, but it resulted in another month of having my period. The only reason why I rated this a 9 is because of this, but it is most likely my mistake or due to an underlying health condition. After the 2nd month, I didn't skip my period, and my periods after that have been 3 days long and have only needed a liner. Really light pain, nothing like before. No change in mood :)"

• Miche...
• May 31, 2015

"March 2014 I started breaking out so bad I cried. I didn't know why I was breaking out because I was clear for fives years on ortho tri cyclen. All of sudden I had huge painful acne all of my chin and above my lip. I tried everything and nothing worked. Decemeber 2014 I finally tried yaz. At first my acne got worse and I started losing hope. But I imediallty noticed that I had fewer cystic pimples. Now it is May and I finally have clear skin. I still have a few red marks from scars and I get tiny little pimples but no where near what I had before. This stuff is amazing and I finally feel confident again. It started to really work for me on month 4 so give it time and don't give up."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2021

"All I have to say about this pill is who ever created Yaz don't know what they have released onto women. I had a few pimples here and there so I decided to get on Yaz for my acne and within literally 2 days my skin has never looked worse. I’m talking about cystic acne all over my face and it hurts. I haven’t even gotten through a month of this pill and I’m already going to quit it because of how bad it has made my acne. It hasn’t even cleared it up in the slightest bit, it makes me get a new pimple every morning when I wake up. It’ll also make you cry all the time because of how bad it makes ur skin look :)) don’t get on it yall it’s awful"

• ata
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 22, 2013

"This is the first pill I have ever taken that is hormone related, and the main reason was for acne. Within the first week all my acne was gone, and never broke out for the year! But after a year, my acne started coming back, and I am now on Yasmin, I was hoping for the same flawless face effect, but I still break out tremendously, especially compared to when I was on Yaz. I'm going to get off Yasmin because the pill just it isn't helping with my acne anymore. However, I enjoyed that year of flawless skin! I didn't have to worry about applying a full face of makeup to leave the house for 5 minutes! Now I'm back to wearing makeup all the time! I hope I find something that works soon."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2019

"I have been taking Yaz for about two months now for my acne. I have never felt more depressed in my life. I am finding it extremely hard to go through my day to day activities and on top of all of this, my acne is the exact same. DO NOT RECOMMEND YAZ!"