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
No change
34%
16%
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.
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
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
35% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal dryness
28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Period like cramps
27% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps