Does progestogen-only / Mini pill cause acne?

How our community feel progestogen-only / Mini pill has affected their skin

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Out of the 1256 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 0 people (0%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

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Used for 8+ yr
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

  •  Still using

This is an easy and quick contraception method which I have found really beneficial to me personally. My periods have now essentially stopped, with very irregular periods now being the norm with my last period being over a year ago. Because of that, when I get a period it is only a few days at a time, whereas before they would sometimes last over 2 weeks. Menstrual pain such as cramps, lower back pain etc are also a lot more controlled. I still get these every month or two but they don't last for long and the pain has decreased massively although I do get breast tenderness more than I used to pre-pill. The downsides though do include acne which has had periods of improving/getting worse and weight gain. Overall though, I like the ease of this (mine is the 12 hour mini pill) compared to other options out there.

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

  •  Still using

Seems like a good long-term option as it doesn’t have an increased blood clot risk! So far no major side effects but I’ve only been using it for a month so perhaps too early to tell


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Used for 3 - 6 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

  •  Stopped using

I switched to the mini pill due to lack of blood clot risks. Everything was fine for first 3-4 months, then I got severe acne. I didn’t recognise myself. Doctor recommended I switch back to combined pill.


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Progestogen-only / Mini pill common side effects

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52% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

46% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

44% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

41% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

39% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible progestogen-only / Mini pill side effects

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