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

No change

33%

Don't know

10%

Out of the 144 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 25 people (17%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
40 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  today

I'm on this pill post-hysterectomy to manage cysts/tumors recurring on my remaining ovary as an alternative to additional surgeries. The nausea has been brutal and I've recently started having major tooth sensitivity. My doctor, whom I trust, told me to give it 3 months for my body to adjust to Nikki. I would have stopped taking it already due to the nausea and dizziness but I'm really trying to avoid another surgery, so I'm sticking with it for now. Maybe I can update after the 3 month mark.

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  16th Mar 26

I was fine when I started taking it last month until I had break through bleeding that is going on for 3 weeks. The pads are becoming irritating.


Worse skin

0 helpful

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Nov 25

I started taking this pill post partial hysterectomy for worsening PMDD symptoms. Within week 1 I totally lost my libido (I generally have a super high drive and have sex daily with my partner). I have had a couple of headaches as well since starting which is not a frequent thing for me. After the first few days I felt bloated as well. I do not have to worry about pregnancy since having a partial hysterectomy, however the other side effects are uncomfortable enough I do not want to continue this pill.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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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

35% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Period like cramps

32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Lower back pain

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

5

Tender breasts

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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