Estarylla for Acne User Reviews

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2019

"From someone who is new to birth control - I tried Yaz and legit almost had a meltdown. I was super depressed and gained weight. Estarylla SAVED me - there is more ethinyl estradiol and a different progestin (norgestimate). I feel like my normal self. My skin is GLOWING. I didn’t gain a pound, I’m actually losing weight. And I don’t have any headaches or nausea. I’m starting my 4th month now! It really is true that different birth controls work for different bodies. My body has always been extra messed up and extremely sensitive and odd. For some reason, this pill, that everyone else hates, has been my savior!!! Anyone with cystic acne, PCOS, and oily skin might wanna give this a shot. Don’t immediately rule it out."

• Meg...
• April 16, 2020

"I wanted to share my experience with this birth control so others can have some insight. Anyways, my body took a while to get used to the BC because I had never been on any kind before. My first month was constant spotting, and the next few had occasional spotting. My mood was a little more irritable for about 4 months, but not to the point that it was ridiculous. Around month 5, I started a strict diet that caused hormonal imbalance, and I kind of got out of whack again... but in month 6, I’m great. My skin is glowing, more than ever before. My mood is normal again, and my period is regular. On this pill, I gained no weight. I’m very active, and it did not affect my appetite or physical activity. My sex drive is the same as well. During the first 3 months, my boobs were a bit swollen and slightly tender, but I didn’t mind. This medication has saved my face and my confidence for that matter. I just had to get through the first few months of my body adapting."

• ld8...
• October 15, 2018

"I broke out pretty bad about two months ago. I had a lot of tiny bumps on my forehead and cheeks, so I got on Estarylla, and the first week it was clearing up my face pretty well, but out of nowhere, it made me break out even worse. I woke up one day and had four huge cystic bumps on my forehead. I never wanted to leave my house, my face just looked so beat up. After that, it just kept getting worse, and it felt like it would never end. But I didn't want to just stop taking the birth control right away, I read online that it could be my body getting used to it. I am now on month two, and my skin has cleared up immensely. I think my body purged all of the things clogging my pores and pushing everything to the surface. I know everybody is different, but if you're only on the first month of taking this, I would stick with it for maybe a couple more months!"

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2018

"I started this pill barely a month ago (I get my period next week, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed), but I love it. I read so many terrible reviews before I started it, and I was super anxious, but now that I've been taking it, I actually like it more than the Mononessa that I had been on. I lost the weight that I gained from the Mononessa, my skin stopped breaking out aside from a few pimples here and there, and it doesn't make me nauseous like Mononessa did. I used to have cystic acne around my jawline and sometimes on my cheeks, and I've gotten 1-2 since starting, but they went away in literally a day's time. I was honestly amazed. I'm a pharmacy tech, so I knew it wouldn't be much of a change, but I didn't think it would be this much better! If you're unsure about it, give it a chance just because everyone's bodies are different. You could be one of the few like me that it works miracles on. :)"

• Bls...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 25, 2017

"The first two months of use, I broke out bad. I read reviews that said this might happen as it's balancing everything out. I stuck with it. 14 months in and I'm a happy girl. Little to no cramping (used to be quite severe), 3-4 days of light bleeding, and my skin is so happy! Occasionally get a pimple or two, but absolutely no more cystic acne! My moods are balanced and I haven't experienced weight gain. I didn't experience any nausea or abnormal pain. I'm 37 and this is the right pill for me."

• AJa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 31, 2020

"Estarylla cleared up my skin. I’ve been on it for about 7 months, and I didn’t notice a difference until about 3 or 4 months in. My breakouts are at a minimal now. I tried about 5 other birth control pills before finding this one that finally gave me minimal side effects. I had severe hormonal acne and giant cysts on my chin and neck until taking this."

• Bwa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2020

"So, I started Estarylla in May 2020. Previously, I had switched my insurance and did not get a new script to continue what I was taking, which was Blisovi Fe. So, I had a lapse of birth control from Jan to May. I wanted to try something that would help my cystic acne. I started this and I'm a wreck. I'm breaking out worse than I did in high school, and I'm 26. That's not even the worst of my symptoms. I'm miserably nauseous and having diarrhea most mornings waking up for work. Don't have much of an appetite. My boobs have just recently started hurting and becoming more sensitive. I'm losing a significant amount of hair. I know spotting can occur, but I just finished a random 2-week period and NOW I'm getting to that spotting they talk about. Everyone's joking that I'm pregnant. I took my first pregnancy test and no, I'm not prggo. I'm irrationally emotional more than normal and just feel MISERABLE. I'm taking myself off this tomorrow."

• PPa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

"I am about three weeks into my first pack of Estarylla BC, and my acne is worse than ever before. I was on Trinessa for five years and still had some annoying hormonal acne, and I was beginning to spot in between periods, so my gyno switched me to Estarylla. What I like about Estarylla is that I haven’t had any nausea from the pill like I have had with Trinessa in the past. I’ve read other reviews saying to just stick with Estarylla for a couple of months since the skin should clear up as the body adjusts. I sure hope that is right. I’m 22, and I’m at my wit's end with this acne!!!"

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2020

"The only good thing about this drug is that it cleared up my acne around my cycle time. The bad thing is I cramp like my cycle's first day for two weeks. Period was a week late, and then stayed on for a week and a half, and I spot/bleed constantly. If the spotting seems to stop, and I go to have sex, here comes the period back on. And the spotting comes back. It messed up my body so bad. I don’t think the irregular bleeding is worth keeping a few pimples away. And not to mention that you will be nauseated and will have a queasy stomach all the time. It gets worse after you eat. Every single time."

• Eli...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 20, 2019

"This worked wonders for my skin. I used to have bad cystic acne and tried everything in the book (except birth control). My dermatologist recommended it, and I have maybe had 2 breakouts in 8 months, and my skin is just prettier. I have gained a substantial amount of weight since taking it, but I am not sure if that is the pill or I am just getting older and my metabolism is slowing. If you struggle with acne cysts, I highly recommend this pill."

• Est...
• March 18, 2019

"I was prescribed Estarylla by my gynecologist in an attempt to lessen my hormonal acne. That said, I did some research on Estarylla before I took it and came across an overwhelming amount of negative reviews. Despite that, I trusted my gynecologist and decided to try Estarylla. WORST. DECISION. OF. MY. LIFE! I suffered from minor side effects such as breast tenderness and back aches, all the way to more severe side effects like horrible mood alterations, paranoia, and heightened anxiety levels. My panic was so bad at one point in the day that I had to take my prescription anxiety medication to calm me down (which I haven’t had to do in months). I’m not saying “don’t try Estarylla,” as all bodies are made different, but please be careful and consult your doctor first!!!"

• Anonymous
• June 19, 2018

"I began taking this pill for my acne. I switched to this one because I was getting horrible cramps. I am 3 months in and have noticed a few side effects. 1: My period is ridiculous. I thought BC was supposed to help regulate, and I have no idea when my period is coming or how long it will last. I've had a period for 2 weeks on, one week off, and then back to when my period should be again. Awful. 2: It has not helped my acne and may have actually made it worse. It is still early, and it might just be getting used to my system still, so I am unsure. 3: My sex drive is dead. Absolutely, positively, birth control causes the idea of having sex (or even kissing) to make me sick and uncomfortable. On the bright side, I don't have cramps anymore, but I have no clue when my period or spotting will happen or for how long. I do plan to switch ASAP."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2017

"I read a whole ton of bad reviews on this, specifically the side effects, but so far I have had no side effects. My friend stopped taking BC because of the nausea (I have no idea which brand/type), so I was iffy, but so far I love it! It's cleared my terrible acne problem almost fully. My periods are like they always have been, a day or two longer, but I think that's because I stopped working out as much. I would give it a 10, but I've not taken the drug that long to truly know."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 17, 2018

"Now it makes sense. I have had acne and nervousness lately and was asking myself what’s wrong. Why am I feeling so tired for the most part of my life? If I got a headache, drinking water was very much enough to take it away in the past, and then last month I got a migraine that won’t go away, I had to take Tylenol. I kept asking myself what has changed, but guess what, now I know - they changed my birth control from Sprintec to this Estarylla. It is crazy how I feel. I’m calling the pharmacy first thing in the morning. Thanks for everyone who puts down reviews, coz I would have never known what was happening to me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2018

"I was on Monessa for about 1-2 years. I recently went to the pharmacy to pick up my regular prescription until they advised me that the manufacturer changed, which was why they gave me Estarylla. The only time my face would get a pimple or two would be when I would be getting my period. My period is not due for another 2 and a half weeks. I’ve only been taking Estarylla for a week, and my face has been breaking out like never before. I’m very high on skin care routines, and it isn’t helping my skin at all."

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2020

"I have recently started my third month of Estarylla, and I am trying to be really patient with this pill because I have not experienced any side effects that I read. Not even one! My mood is the same, I have always been emotional (Cancer moon and sun), and I am not feeling sick or anything like that. I understand that it takes time for things to adjust, nothing is instant, so hopefully, toward the end of this month, I will start to see changes!"

• Mat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2015

"I am 26 and have tried many different types of oral birth control. The main reason I am on BCPs is for acne. Overall, this pill is not bad. I have been on it for about 3 months now, and my face has cleared up from the last pill: minimal acne. My mood is stable, no changes. The first 2 months, I spotted for a week or two in between the middle of the active pills. Overall, a lighter flow and no cramping. I have noticed my breasts have been very tender. The major downside of this pill is that it has decreased my sex drive, vaginal dryness, and some painful sex. My boyfriend is not a fan of any of this, nor am I. The main reason I am giving it a 7 is switching next pack to low dose levonorgestrel."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 10, 2020

"Your acne will clear!! For me, it didn’t heal my acne the way I wanted it to, it just made me break out bad. Then it got better after a month or two! It does get better. Try not to touch your face. Really messed up my vision after taking for so long."

• heh...
• May 6, 2020

"I am now almost done with my third month of this pill, Estarylla, and I have seen improvement in my skin, but I am still breaking out and lots of scarring! My doctor suggested I switch my pill, but I don’t want to go through another three months of acne. If I wait another month, will my acne fully clear?! I need answers."

• Som...
• March 27, 2019

"I switched to Estarylla from Junel because the hormones just wore off for me. My first period on Estarylla was so much heavier than I was used to, which completely caught me off guard. I also got on this for acne but didn't really notice a drastic change in the first 2 months. I will say I did end up switching after 2 months of usage because of mood swings! I would find myself getting so irritated and frustrated over the simplest of things and could not control my emotions. They got so bad that friends and family thought something was wrong with me. Instead of waiting for the side effects to wear off, I decided to switch without waiting for the side effects to 'wear off.' I never experienced any side effects when my body was getting used to Junel, so I just think Estarylla isn't meant for me, which is fine."

• anu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2014

"I got on this medication to control my acne. For the most part, it is really helping. I don't get near as many deep pimples as I used to, and my back is starting to clear up. However, it's not as nice as I would like it to be. I suffered no side effects from this medicine. Weird thing though: my period will not shift to the 28-day routine. It comes early on the birth control, like on day 25. And the cramps are still the same, and I am still getting night sweats."

• Anonymous
• April 22, 2017

"This pill gave me a terrible hormone imbalance and made me break out terribly (never had a serious problem with acne). It gave me terrible cystic acne and scarring. Although this pill was not for me, everyone's body will react differently to the hormones."

• Kik...
• January 28, 2019

"I just got my birth control pills (Estarylla). I'm nervous 'cause I've never been on any type of birth control in my life, lol. I'm 27. The reason for me to take it is for my acne. Hopefully this works for me."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2019

"I have tried many different birth controls, and I'm about to be starting this one. I’m not sure how it will work yet. If you are on this site, you’re looking for answers, right? The best birth control I was on was the PATCH! I had the clearest skin even in the summer heat. I had unfortunately had to stop it, but if you’re looking for answers on acne, that might be a good route (sorry this wasn’t about Estarylla)."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2021

"I'm 20 years old, East Asian with oily skin. I decided to try birth control after months of antibiotics and topicals that did nothing for my cystic acne. Estarylla is the first birth control I'm taking, and I started last month. I'm currently on my second pack, and the acne has not gotten better. In fact, I think it's making my acne worse right now (cystic acne on the chin area). Other people's reviews said how it took their body a few months to adjust to the birth control and for it to clear up their acne, so I'm really hoping that happens to me too. I'm going to stay on this birth control for another month and see what happens. I have been experiencing insomnia for the past week, but I'm not sure if this is caused by the birth control or if it's just stress from school. When I was on the first pack, I did experience spotting every day after my period ended, but that has stopped once I got my period the second month. I have not experienced any weight gain, mood swings, or anxiety."