Birth control patch and acne
How our community feel birth control patch has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Don't know
30%
No change
20%
20%
Out of the 10 reviews for birth control patch, 2 people (20%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
 •  1st Apr 25
Currently on my 3rd month of the patch and hoping to switch to an IUD soon, I'm using it to treat my PCOS, not relying on the patch alone for contraception due to my weight. Here's a list of all of the symptoms I've noticed: Pros - Regular periods: though I experienced about 3 weeks of straight bleeding during the first month on the patch (it appeared during my second patch of the box) since then I've only gotten my period during the week it's been off, compared to only getting my period 2-3 times a year pre-patch - Lighter bleeding: before the patch I would bleed for a week at minimum, and for the first 3 days I would consistently bleed through pads within just a couple hours. On the patch i only bleed a notable amount for about 4 days and have had far less blood flow - Stronger fingernails: really wasn't expecting this one, but I'd say its a good change - Darker body hair: probably a con for most, but I enjoy being hairy Cons: - Increase in facial acne: didn't get acne very much before the patch, now I consistently have a couple cysts on my face - Harder to reach orgasm: I've found it slightly harder to orgasm on the patch, but it's not a huge difference and the orgasms are about the same - Increased depression: my mood is completely fine during my weeks with the patch on, but during my off weeks I feel very depressed and irritable, and my anxiety skyrockets
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
 •  24th Oct 23
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Birth control patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Tender breasts
60% of birth control patch reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
60% of birth control patch reviewers reported lower back pain
Period like cramps
50% of birth control patch reviewers reported period like cramps
Nausea or vomiting
40% of birth control patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
Vaginal discharge
40% of birth control patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge

