Junel Fe 24 and Acne: What Users Say

• Man...
• September 27, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control pill, Junel Fe 24, has been the worst thing that ever happened to my body. My doctor told me that it was going to help with my acne, which I didn't have, it made it worse. Told me the pill would make my sex life more fun. Well, that was the biggest lie on the planet. A few months in, sex became painful. My vag was so dry that it became impossible to have sex without lube. Clitoral sex didn't feel good because it became painful. Because my vag was so dry, I started bleeding after sex. I lost all my sex drive. I was crying and having anxiety attacks every couple of days. I thought my relationship was going down the drain because of this pill. I didn't even feel anything when I was touched by my boyfriend, and I used to feel happy explosions from his touch. I thought I was going crazy. I'll never trust my doctor's opinion again, and I'm doing my own research before I let something do this to my body again because I really hate this feeling. I didn't get pregnant, but I sure paid the price of losing myself."

• dan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 24, 2019

For Birth Control "Junel Fe 24 is a good birth control. I have a ton of discharge, but that's pretty much it. I get barely any bleeding now, versus before my periods were 5 days and heavy. No cramps, no acne. So far, no babies, but we pull out too. I love it."

• Dee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 6, 2022

For Birth Control "I am 36. This pill is the best. And I have tried so many, literally at least 6 different pills and an IUD. This pill helped my anxiety. Not gonna lie, it took about 3 months for my body to get used to it, but once it did, it's been smooth sailing. My boobs don't hurt, 3-day (if that) periods. No acne or weight gain."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2020

For Birth Control "My entire stint with this birth control, Junel Fe 24, has been awful. I’ve experienced every terrible side effect in the book - mood swings, weight gain, bloating, acne, you name it. I have felt incredibly depressed the whole time I’ve taken it, and my mood is all over the place - I actually cried for several hours when my succulent lost a leaf. My period is painful, and I apparently will not stop bleeding. Worst birth control I’ve been on so far."

• Tro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2019

For Birth Control "Terrible. I used to have a problem with acne years ago, and this birth control has made my acne just as bad, if not worse, than before. I was on Blisovi and Hailey before, with no side effects, and my skin cleared up. This birth control has put my body in a downward spiral with mood swings, depression, decreased sex drive, and again, bad acne everywhere. I maintain a good diet, good sleep, and good hydration too, and nothing has changed except this birth control."

• Lex...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Junel Fe 24 a little over a year ago when my gyno recommended it to me after I complained about heavy, painful periods and acne. She told me it’s her favorite BC pill to prescribe, and I see why. This is the first BC pill I’ve taken, so I have nothing to compare it to other than horror stories I’ve heard from friends, but I quite like this one. I’ve had no issues other than some minor weight gain (less than 10 lbs), my periods aren’t painful anymore, and I haven’t had an acne breakout since I started taking it! I used to have a pretty irregular cycle - it was not unusual for me to go two or three months without a period - and while they only lasted 4-5 days, I’d bleed so heavily that I had to wear a pad as backup to a heavy tampon if I knew I’d be out for more than a couple of hours. Couple that with breakouts at every period and cramps so painful it was hard to get out of bed, I needed a solution, and for me, it was this pill."

• Ava...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2020

For Birth Control "I started taking this birth control about 4 months ago, and it’s horrible. I constantly feel angry all of the time, and I don’t even know why. It has even made my acne much worse. I would not recommend!"

• hyd...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this pill for probably two years, and for a while everything was great, but now recently for a few months I’ve been dealing with major vaginal dryness. I’ve gone to the doctor, and each time negative for everything and then found reviews on this pill and boom found my cause. Besides the sand dune down below, I’ve noticed I cry on the dime for no reason, and I have been breaking out on my chin. As of today, my pack of what’s left of my pills is in the garbage, and I’m ready to begin feeling normal again."

• Ata...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this birth control after I suddenly stopped getting my period. I had almost no side effects for the first couple of months and had a period every month, which was great. At the beginning of month 3, I broke out so bad to the point where I went to the dermatologist to get acne prescriptions to help improve my skin. Around the middle of month 4, I started getting really bad mood swings, anxiety, and depression, and would get an extremely bad migraine and chills the first day of placebo pills. The next month, my mood improved, but then I started getting headaches throughout the month and also really sore breasts, and also increased appetite. In the sixth month, I still had the headaches, my appetite decreased, the breast tenderness went away, and I started getting really bad cramps and mild nausea. I got tired of the unpredictable side effects and changed my prescription, so hopefully I won’t have the same experience!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm reading all these terrible reviews, and I feel like my experience is almost exactly opposite. It's not perfect, but I'm pretty happy with the birth control. I do struggle with anxiety and depression, but if anything, I've noticed a 'leveling out' over the past month of taking Junel. I'm on the iron pills this week, though, and I've noticed my appetite go through the roof. I was really confused until I went to take the pill this morning, and it all made sense. My skin has improved a little, which I'm a little impressed with in only a month's time. I've suffered from cystic acne for years. I did spot a little in week 1 and then again for a day in week 3, but my period is much lighter than normal, and I've heard that it regulates in a few months' time."

• SPN...
• August 3, 2018

"Horrible, horrible pill! I am about to finish my first package, and I have been bleeding plus cramps for 20+ days now. My doctor said it's 'breaking through' bleeding, but I never experienced this in my life! Not to mention the horrible cystic pimples all over my jawline. I always had very nice skin, and this pill is causing me to break out so much. I will finish this package and stop this pill. It has been a nightmare."

• bsm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2020

For Birth Control "Junel Fe was my first birth control, and at first, it worked really well for me. However, I soon noticed that it made my acne terrible. My periods started to get more irregular, they almost never came on my placebo week. It also made me cry almost daily for no reason, I was just really sad all of the time. When I stopped taking it, my acne decreased, and I didn’t feel the urge to cry all of the time. Works differently for everyone, but it wasn’t terrible compared to other birth controls I’ve taken."

• bbg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2021

For Birth Control "So I’m currently on my fourth month of this pill right now, and I’ve been nonstop bleeding for 3 weeks. I’ve also slightly broken out a little more than usual from this pill. But the 3-week period is insufferable, I’m definitely going to be switching pills."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control made me break out really bad with cystic acne. I noticed weight loss, about 10 pounds. (This could just be related to stress though.) I also did notice more anxiety than normal. I’ve been taking this pill for almost 3 months and have not received a period (my period is usually super normal and comes exactly on the date, but not since I started Junel). My doctor is switching me to Sprintec, hopefully this will help with the acne and will regulate my period."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been experiencing breakthrough bleeding every month for the past 4 months, before and after I get my period. My acne has gotten worse, and my cramps are still there. This is by far the worst medication I have ever tried and will be changing soon."

• Jun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2021

For Birth Control "This pill has made my breakouts go from 0 to 100. I normally have great skin, but after two months, I have been breaking out by my chin and lower jaw with cystic acne and whiteheads. I was originally on Lo Loestrin for 2 years until my insurance stopped covering it. I have used Junel for two months so far, but do not want to continue to the third because of how insecure I have become with my acne. I know it could be worse, but for me, it is not a fun time. However, it did improve my mental health compared to Lo Loestrin with being less anxious, but insecurity has risen. I also get my period now unlike with Loestrin. No weight gain."

• Jun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2021

For Birth Control "This pill has made my breakouts go from 0 to 100. I normally have great skin, but after two months, I have been breaking out by my chin and lower jaw with cystic acne and whiteheads. I was originally on Lo Loestrin for 2 years until my insurance stopped covering it. I have used Junel for two months so far, but do not want to continue to the third because of how insecure I have become with my acne. I know it could be worse, but for me, it is not a fun time. However, it did improve my mental health compared to Lo Loestrin with being less anxious, but insecurity has risen. I also get my period now unlike with Loestrin. No weight gain."

• Cel...
• March 26, 2019

For Birth Control "This - Junel Fe 24 - is my first birth control pill I've taken in my life. I began my pill on the Sunday which was the 5th day of my period. The first week was fine except for nausea and a small breakout on my forehead. Everything was just peachy until the second week of taking these pills, I began having brown breakthrough bleeding ever since, and it has not stopped! It's annoying having to constantly wear and buy panty liners. Hopefully, my body adjusts in time and the bleeding goes away."

• Jun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I used to be on Larin 24 Fe. It was okay. I had problems before with a BCP causing bad yeast infections every month, so I switched to Nexplanon, the arm implant, and it gave me cystic acne, which I never had before. I then decided to have it removed and to try Larin, a pill which helped with the acne problem a little, but when I moved to FL, I was told I had to take Junel and that it was the same thing. It's not the same thing, don't listen to them if it works for you! Junel made me break out so much around my jaw and chin and also gave me anxiety and anger problems. Just switched to a new BCP last week :) (took Junel for 5 months before I could find a clinic to switch me)"

• Ash...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2019

For Birth Control "This is by far the worst birth control I’ve been on. At first, everything was fine and I had no side effects. Then, about 6 months in, I began to suffer from severe cystic acne all over my cheeks and chin to the point where I went to the dermatologist to get a prescription to help clear it up because, at that point, Junel Fe had been helping with my periods (I didn’t have one for about 4 months), and I didn’t want to switch yet. None of the medication from the dermatologist has helped, and then I began bleeding for about 2 months. My skin has gotten worse (horrible scarring and painful acne), and it has greatly affected my self-esteem and mood. I am hoping to switch over to something else ASAP. I highly DON'T recommend this one."

• Ash...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2019

For Birth Control "This is by far the worst birth control I’ve been on. At first, everything was fine and I had no side effects. Then, about 6 months in, I began to suffer from severe cystic acne all over my cheeks and chin to the point where I went to the dermatologist to get a prescription to help clear it up because, at that point, Junel Fe had been helping with my periods (I didn’t have one for about 4 months), and I didn’t want to switch yet. None of the medication from the dermatologist has helped, and then I began bleeding for about 2 months. My skin has gotten worse (horrible scarring and painful acne), and it has greatly affected my self-esteem and mood. I am hoping to switch over to something else ASAP. I highly DON'T recommend this one."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2018

For Birth Control "I took this birth control to regulate my periods and ease some of my horrid cramping. While the shorter period was nice, my cramps were still excruciating. I could have lived with this if it wasn't for the fact that at around the third month I started getting cysts all along my jaw and cheeks. This birth control made my face break out the worst it's ever been. I've been off it for about a month and a half and my face is still riddled with acne. So if you are prone to acne and don't have the time to wait however long for your face to adjust, I wouldn't recommend this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control pill Junel Fe 24 gave me HORRIBLE ACNE! I was previously on generic Ortho-Tricyclin Lo but switched to Junel after I had mild side effects. The first month was fine, but as soon as month two came, I started getting painful cystic acne and whiteheads. By month 3, it's the worst it's ever been. I'm 30 years old and so embarrassed to show my skin, but the worst part is the pain it's causing me! My periods are super short on this pill as well (2-3 days). After month 3, I went back on Ortho-Tricyclin Lo and also went on Spironolactone. Worst BC experience ever."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control pill Junel Fe 24 gave me HORRIBLE ACNE! I was previously on generic Ortho-Tricyclin Lo but switched to Junel after I had mild side effects. The first month was fine, but as soon as month two came, I started getting painful cystic acne and whiteheads. By month 3, it's the worst it's ever been. I'm 30 years old and so embarrassed to show my skin, but the worst part is the pain it's causing me! My periods are super short on this pill as well (2-3 days). After month 3, I went back on Ortho-Tricyclin Lo and also went on Spironolactone. Worst BC experience ever."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control pill Junel Fe 24 gave me HORRIBLE ACNE! I was previously on generic Ortho-Tricyclin Lo but switched to Junel after I had mild side effects. The first month was fine, but as soon as month two came, I started getting painful cystic acne and whiteheads. By month 3, it's the worst it's ever been. I'm 30 years old and so embarrassed to show my skin, but the worst part is the pain it's causing me! My periods are super short on this pill as well (2-3 days). After month 3, I went back on Ortho-Tricyclin Lo and also went on Spironolactone. Worst BC experience ever."