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
No change
35%
14%
Don't know
9%
Out of the 98 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 14 people (14%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Feb 25
I actually didn't really have any "normal" side effects with this pill, I felt like I was mostly normal. But I did notice that my hair was gradually thinning, and it felt like it triggered some form of chronic hair loss for me. Interestingly enough, while it wasn't a huge issue, I noticed that I had "stinky" periods? I stopped having them after I stopped the pill.
Worse skin
0 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
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Breast enlargement
37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Headaches
37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Sweating more than usual
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual
Vaginal dryness
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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