Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and improved skin

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Improved skin

41%

No change

34%

Don't know

9%

Out of the 110 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 45 people (41%) reported improved skin.

Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  today

I had severe anxiety on this pill, and also all of the sudden got motion sick all the time. I was nauseous everyday and lost weight because I couldn't eat. It did definitely help with acne and my previously irregular periods. However, I lost 20 pounds and had to eventually stop. Within a week of stopping, my mood returned to normal and I wasn't panicking all the time. Within a few months, however, my acne got way worse and I started getting cystic acne along my jawline. I also still suddenly get motion sick sometimes, and this isn't something I ever had before.

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

I’ve tried the shot, the ring, different pills, this is the one. Weight gain was an important factor as was acne. I have not gained weight and have had only an occasional acne bump likely due to another cause. For birth control, just make sure you take the pill daily at the same time. I no longer experience mood swings or pms in anyway. I also do not have periods bc with my doctor’s approval, I take the pill straight through each month due to endometriosis.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

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Improved skin

12 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

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

3

Tender breasts

30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Vaginal dryness

28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Period like cramps

27% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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