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
33%
17%
Don't know
10%
Out of the 128 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 22 people (17%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 day ago
It was fine, but not the best. I noticed feeling increasingly agitated often and it made my cramps a lot worse when I had a pill period. Overall wasn't a bad med, but not my favorite. Main symptom that made me get off it was really bad hot flashes everyday.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 24th Aug 25
Made my chin area have uncontrollable hormonal acne. Breakthrough bleeding from intimacy and pretty bad PMS symptoms for days before.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
38% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain
Sweating more than usual
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual
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