Natural Cycles App and acne

How our community feel the natural Cycles App has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

30%

Don't know

2%

Out of the 108 reviews for the natural Cycles App, 9 people (8%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

I’ve been using NC since 2021, I use to love this app and tell everybody about it until I had sex on a green day and got pregnant. I used to think it would never happen to me as I’ll use the app right. Measured every day and was very religious with the app. However, I ovulated earlier and fell pregnant! The app only goes off previous ovulation compared to current meaning it doesn’t prevent pregnancy as yes you have red days but it’s just a prediction! For example green day on day 6 (had sex) and ovulated on day 10 (red days) and fell pregnant. Ovulated 5 days early! Sperm can live inside you for 5 days hence why I’m pregnant and will be getting an abortion.

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Worse skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  20th May 24

First few months lots of ‘red’ days (no unprotected sex days). Coming off the pill was a personal choice and brought back lots of issues i.e needing prescription pain medication. However, my sex drive and mental health have significantly improved and impacted on my relationship. I’ve used natural cycles for 2 years religiously and no problems or pregnancy.


Very positive mood

3 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4th Aug 23

Came off contraception methods due to all the side effects. I’ve been on 5 different pills and had the implant) so far this is the best for me. Been doing NC for over a year and it has worked for me and my partner. You will have to stick to no sex or protected sex on red days. Took me a little while to understand my body but after 6 months I feel I know my body a lot better in terms of when I ovulate and when my period is coming.


Very positive mood

2 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Natural Cycles App common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

19% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported period like cramps

19% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported tender breasts

17% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported vaginal discharge

10% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported breast enlargement

10% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the natural Cycles App side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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