Eloine pill and acne

How our community feel eloine pill has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Improved skin

61%

No change

12%

Don't know

4%

Out of the 49 reviews for eloine pill, 4 people (8%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5 days ago

I decided to try Eloine due to negative experiences with other combined pills and the low-dose appealed to me. Unfortunately this turned out to be the worst decision I've ever made. In the first month I felt fine but soon after I began experiencing cramps, headaches and significant mood swings. After 4 months, I was suffering from daily severe headaches and migraines with aura. These migraines were consistent, occurring at the same time each week and lasting nearly two hours (something I had never dealt with before). I often had to take afternoons off work and isolated myself in a dark, quiet room until my vision returned and the dizziness subsided. The only times these migraines didn’t occur was the week I had off for my period. I also started experiencing regular spotting. Alongside the physical symptoms, my mood deteriorated. I became easily irritable, leading to frequent arguments with my partner… something that was rare for us before. This change in my behavior left me feeling down and my anxiety gradually worsened. My sex drive plummeted and eventually vanished altogether. The only positives from this pill was my heavy periods and awful period pain decreased and I lost weight. After discussing my symptoms with a doctor, I was advised to stop taking Eloine immediately. Since stopping, my headaches and migraines have ceased (I haven't had a migraine since) and I began feeling like my old self again within 6 months. The impact of this pill extended beyond my health; it affected my relationship as well. This experience has left me wary of contraceptive pills, making me hesitant to try another option.

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Very negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Feb 25

i haven't been taking this pill for too long, but my hormones feel much more balanced and i feel overall more positive. the only thing is that my skin has started to breakout, but this could be because of stress as it's only on my forehead.


Somewhat positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

1 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  22nd Feb 24

I’ve been taking this pill only for a month so far but it’s a whole lot better than the previous pill i was taking a year ago (rigevidon) first few days of this pill i noticed i was a bit more emotional and irritated but it went away in a week i think i was just getting used to it. I have gained a little bit of weight but nothing too significant however i think that might just be because of my diet. My breasts have gotten bigger but they’re very tender hopefully that goes away a bit as i continue taking it. Slight loss of sex drive but not complete loss and a bit of vaginal dryness but it’s not too bad. I’ve gotten a few spots on my forehead but this could just be a result of my diet or travel and they’re only tiny for now but i’ll see how that goes. Overall pleasantly surprised at my experience so far compared to the absolutely demonic pill i was on previously, would recommend x


Worse skin

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Eloine pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

51% of eloine pill reviewers reported tender breasts

45% of eloine pill reviewers reported period like cramps

43% of eloine pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

39% of eloine pill reviewers reported headaches

35% of eloine pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible eloine pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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