Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and acne

How our community feel the combination birth control pill has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Improved skin

40%

No change

36%

Don't know

10%

Out of the 90 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 13 people (14%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Dec 24

Combination birth control pill  

Eh

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Worse skin

2 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Nov 24

Turned me into some kind of testosterone fueled rage monster for two months straight? In addition to severe acne, back pain, and constant sweating.


Very negative mood

3 more effects

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Oct 24

the combo pill helped get my period back to its normal cycle after spotting for 3 years on nexplanon. i definitely feel like i have retained some water weight in my stomach, arms, and face. i also have more acne than i did when i was on nexplanon. the last symptoms im dealing with are more anxiety and more sweat on my feet and palms. i’m open to trying different combo pills but i think im going to stay on this one for a year to feel the full effects/symptoms.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

40% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Period like cramps

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Lower back pain

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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