Does the combined pill cause acne?
How our community feel the combined pill has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
8%
Don't know
2%
Out of the 2395 reviews for the combined pill, 0 people (0%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 days ago
Had noticeable effect on my mood, was just irritable and down all the time. Also made my skin oilier = more acne and lowered my libido.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
I have been on so many contraceptive pills and am usually unfussy but cilique’s side effects were crazy - weight gain (5kg in 3 months), really noticeable facial hair growth and the WORST chin/hormonal acne. A real nightmare
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Combined pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
53% of the combined pill reviewers reported tender breasts
48% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
48% of the combined pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
44% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps
40% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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