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.
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