Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 and Acne: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Hea...
• October 12, 2017

For Birth Control "I am getting married in a few months, and at my last GYN appointment, I discussed not wanting to be on my period during my honeymoon and if I had any options to avoid that total buzzkill. So, I began taking Microgestin 1.5/30. In the first 10 days of taking it, I broke out in severe acne that included cysts, I became so moody that it can only accurately be described as a bipolar roller coaster, and I started spotting. After 10 days, I quit taking this medication. I have taken several types of birth control pills in the past and have never had side effects like I did while on this pill. The only reason I didn't rate it lower than a 2 is because it could have done its job and prevented pregnancy, but I didn't take it long enough to find out."

• Dan...
• January 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I originally started birth control around the age of 17-18. I had very heavy periods through high school and would miss a day of school every month due to the awful cramps/diarrhea I would get. I was put on a higher hormone pill that helped my periods lighten up but made me gain 10 pounds or so. Long story short, I got switched onto Microgestin and was happy on it for 5-6 years. I didn't have any problems with acne, weight gain, or heavy periods. I actually would only get a very light (just spotting pretty much) period once every 3 months or so, which my doctor said was normal with this birth control. I had no issues with pregnancy on the pill either, and my boyfriend and I do not use protection since I'm on the pill. I recommend it!"

• Xo ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2017

For Birth Control "Was on this pill for three months. Just recently decided to switch. Start new BC today. Anyways, Microgestin Fe made me break out bad. My forehead and chin, that's why I decided to switch. I never really break out, and it bothered me so much. But other than that, the pill made my period very light and few to no cramps. It did its job and prevented pregnancy. Did cause some mood swings. Caught myself crying from time to time. And I feel like the pill made me gain a little weight."

• Thi...
• July 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I decided to take birth control just in case I decided to become active in the future. I wanted to start taking the pill before the school year to see how it would impact me and to get adjusted. At first, my acne flared up more than usual. Once I got my period, I experienced horrid and uncomfortable cramps one of the first days, that I had to call out of work for being sick (I was crawling, crying, and threw up once). The period lasted about 2 weeks. I've had slightly bipolar moods before, but once taking this pill, the moods were extremely hot and cold. For two hours, I would be angry, and then I would experience happiness for a bit, just to go into another anger/sadness. Depression was worse with bad thoughts. I'm stopping the pill now."

• grr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2016

For Acne "I've been on this pill for almost a month, and like everyone else said, my face has never been so broken out in my entire life. And it's all around my mouth and chin. They say sometimes it takes over a month for it to balance out, but honestly, I'm not sure I'm willing to wait that long. Not happy with it at all."

• bri...
• May 13, 2015

For Acne "I got on the pill to get rid of my acne and regulate my period. I have been on it almost a month, and I'm quitting it now. My acne is the worst it's ever been, I never really get a lot of acne around my mouth and on my chin. The first week was great. My skin was soft, and my acne cleared up a little. Toward the end of the second week, my acne had doubled and was horrible! I also get cramps all the time, and I hardly got cramps when I wasn't on the pill. I have also got a bladder infection in the third week. For 3 days, I would throw up everything I ate or drank. I cramped right under my right ribs, by my belly button, and where I cramp when I have my period. This pill isn't working for me."

• Ris...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 13, 2025

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 for 10 years with zero issues, mental or physical. I have regular periods like clockwork, no issues with libido, mood swings, weight gain, or acne. Twice my birth control was switched to a different brand such as Junel or Yaz, and those were the opposite with horrible side effects. My doctor has made a note to not swap out Microgestin for another brand, which helps avoid any issues. It’s a great birth control, and I believe it’s also helped keep me safe from cervical cancer. My breasts have gotten a bit smaller, but that’s a small price to pay for the benefits of not getting pregnant and not having any serious medical issues."

• Meh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for a few months and my complaints are the weight gain is out of this world. I feel as if it's making my metabolism go nuts. It's not too bad but not great either, I feel moodier and extremely self-conscious about almost everything now, and lastly the acne. My skin isn't horrible, but it never looked this bad before. I changed up my routine a bit, and I feel as if nothing is working or changing the state of my skin. Very annoying."

• Goo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I was put on this Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 because I have extremely bad menstrual cramps. It was effective at stopping the pain for the most part, but I had a lot of negative side effects. Horrible headaches, acne, fatigue, mood swings, depression, and dizziness are all things I started experiencing when starting this pill. These things are not things I experienced before starting this pill. I had light periods and the bleeding would stop for a week, but then I would spot from then until my next period came. Probably wouldn’t recommend this pill to anyone, but it works different for everyone."

• Meg...
• June 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for almost 5 months already. I am a 19-year-old, and I went on it because my periods were irregular (and I wanted to become active), but now after 5 months, it isn't worth it. I wasn't depressed before the pill, but now I am, and I have anxiety attacks at least once every week, and little fits of crying and terrible, horrible thoughts happen every now and then. Granted, for the first 3 months, I was taking it wrong. I had the 21-day supply, and after I finished the pack, I wouldn't wait the 7 days before I started the next one, and I would immediately start the next one. My acne has also never been this bad, I have constant breakouts in one area no matter how great I treat my skin."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 1, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been on Microgestin for about 6 months, and it's worked very well for me. Light periods, no problems with acne, no cramps, not even mood swings, nor drastic change in libido. Highly recommended."