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

No change

34%

Don't know

10%

Out of the 134 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 53 people (40%) reported improved skin.

Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  today

This birth control has been GAME CHANGER for me. My periods are almost non-existent, seriously, so light I barely notice! My cramps are also almost NEVER there when my period comes. Before, I would have crippling pain and a heavy, inconsistent period. In the first month or two of taking the pill, I did notice a frequent occurrence of headaches, but nothing major or unbearable. Also, no weight gain!! I used to occasionally have acne, but that seems completely gone now too. I do feel my mood has improved considerably as well. Endlessly grateful for this pill, I hope it works for many others when they try it!

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Very positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

good for me


Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Sep 25

hey readers! i’m 18 and have been on it since 15. my periods were 50-70 days late and now i can pin it down on a calander! i’ve always been slimmer due to my sickness (cvs) and this has helped it tremendously too, i haven’t noticed much weight gain. (shoutout to my gyno) that being said my friends have had some other feedback so it is very personal to your body. but for me it has been life changing! i am considering maybe a shorter period length now that mine are 4 days and not 7.


Very positive mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

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Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Headaches

39% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

34% 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

Period like cramps

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Lower back pain

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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