Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2009

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Of course my acne got much worse before it got better, just as my doctor said it would. So a few months into taking Yaz, my skin started to clear and now it just glows. I couldn't be happier. Though I do get a small pimple here or there on occasion but NOTHING compared to what I had before. I highly recommend it and your patience will pay off."

• Ashle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2019

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I get cystic/pustule acne from my antidepressant (Wellbutrin) and after no other birth control pills helped clear it he prescribed me Yaz for acne (and pregnancy prevention). The first 2 months were AWFUL skin wise. Although it cleared the acne on my back that the last birth control gave me, it made my facial acne SOOO much worse. I went from 1-2 painful cysts a month with 4-5 pustules to around 3-4 cysts a WEEK and smaller pustules. I'm on week 2 of my 3rd pack and it's almost magic how quickly it's all clearing! My weight has stayed the same, and everything else is fine. IT GETS WORSE BEFORE IT GETS BETTER!! Hang in there!"

• Sophi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2021

Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I was put on Yasmin 3 months ago for my acne as well as a use of contraceptive. Over the past three months my skin had gotten so much worse. Big cystic spots around my jawline and cheeks as well as small under the skin pimples. I've suddenly started to realise myself changing with depressive moods, anxiety, emotional wreck, weight gain and generally not myself. I will not be taking my fourth month packet as the hope for clear skin is just not worth this feeling. My advice- don't take this pill."

• LuLu
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 11, 2019

Gianvi (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I didn't realize that I had depression until after I started taking the medication. This tiny pill has changed my entire life, I am able to be the person I have always wanted to be without feeling mentally exhausted from being kind, energetic, or optimistic. I have been able to lose and maintain a healthy weight (was able to lose about 5 pounds, I am 5'3 weighing 123 so it's not like I have tooo much to lose, but still) ANDDDDD for the first since I was 11-years-old, I no longer have acne. After a decade of trying medicines and topical solutions and being a very healthy eater and exerciser, this pill is the only thing that has gotten rid of my acne for good. I know some people have a horrible experience on their birth control and I personally had no expectations of it, in fact I didn't think it would change anything. I can't imagine my life now without this medication and would recommend anyone at least give it a shot."

• Dphill
• April 12, 2019

Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I spent a fortune on washes and face lamps for my acne before going to the doctor who prescribed me antibiotics which changed my life but they stopped working. I tried another antibiotic which didn’t work and then 2 other face creams. I was at my wits end and cried daily about my skin. I researched some more and came across Yasmin which started it 3 months ago. The first 6 weeks my skin was awful, worst it has ever been. I got cyst spots over my neck (never suffered with neck) and face and even places like my toe. I felt awful thinking I can’t wait another 2 months to see if it works. The last spot cleared 8 weeks in and I think I’ve had one spot since and even flying, drinking alcohol and being on my period which are usually all bad for my skin . When I first started my moods were all over the place but now my body is used to it that’s calmed down, one bad headache but I put that down to stress. Try it but don’t give up if your skin goes really bad like mine did!"

• Anonymous
• January 10, 2010

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I have been taking YAZ for 8 months now and am very pleased with the results. I have not gained any weight, my acne cleared up completely, and my periods are shorter and lighter. The first three months I did experience side effects; migranes, tiredness, breakthrough bleeding just the first month; but other than that, it was fine. I attribute those first three months to my body getting used to the hormones. At first I was hesistant to try this birth control because of the horror stories I have read online, but I decided to try it anyway, and I am so happy that I did, because it has been wonderful for me. I suggest anyone debating on trying it out, to not be discouraged by the reviews, because everybodys body is different."

• ruby
• April 30, 2016

Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I'm actually on Laila 35 which is the generic version and it has taken some time for my skin to get where it is but I had horrible cystic acne on my jawline and then just general acne on my face, chest and back. The pill has absolutely cleared my skin to the point where I can go out and not feel like I need makeup. Maybe once I have my scars treated, I might not even need makeup for school. I get heaps of compliments on how much better my skin is and looks, let alone how GOOD I feel. Unless you have acne you wouldn't understand that its not just something on you face that goes away when you use a cleanser, it's a mental thing. Take this and don't expect instant results."

• speezy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 26, 2016

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I have struggled with acne since I was fifteen and nothing I would take or use helped it ever, and I did not want to take acutane. My doctor suggested I take birth control to help clear my skin and this has made my skin completely clear and I'm very glad. I did break out worse for the first three months but then my skin was completely clear, I did not gain weight in fact I lost two pounds at first, and it did make my boobs bigger, and they were sore at first but nothing terrible. The only problem I have is that it does make me really emotional the week before or the week after my period but nothing extreme, just irritability, sometimes crying at random things."

• Sm2295
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 20, 2017

Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I have been on Yasmin for a few years and I will never come off it now. I tried so many different things to clear up my cystic acne. I had it for about 5 years mainly on my jaw line and nothing got rid of it. I tried different topical treatments, face washes, not wearing make up and different pills but nothing worked. Within a month or so of being on Yasmin I noticed I wasn't getting any big spots. My skin was clearing up majorly and It has been a life saver since. I get the odd spot here and there now but I can deal with that."

• Chebear
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2014

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I've been taking Yaz for three months for adult acne that was unresponsive to just about every skincare/formulation/medication/creams/makeup on the market. I had tried everything but the pill (Yaz) for several years due to becoming depressed/irritable on other contraceptive pills previously. This is the only thing that has worked! I'm so happy. The first 6 weeks made my skin much much worse but now, I'm clear for the first time in years. My breasts are fuller also which is a bonus."

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2009

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I have been on Yaz for a year and it has been a good pill for me. I originally started taking it becuase of acne, I really used to think that my skin was a hopeless case and I never even wanted to leave the house. It took about 2 months to see any real improvements in my skin but after the third month I completely stopped breaking out, and now I can't even remember the last time I had a pimple or a breakout when I used to break out every single day and I'm talking bad acne all over my face. This pill has been wonderful in curing my acne, but the only complaint I have is that it caused me to gain weight quickly 130 to 145 (in 4 months) and now my thighs and hips are covered in stretch marks. My advice is to workout regularly and eat right."

• tvillz
• December 1, 2018

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I’ve been on yaz for about three weeks now. My skin before taking this was moderate, I had a couple pimples here and there. My initial breakout with yaz has been HORRIBLE. My face is now covered in these white cystic unpoppable pimples that HURT. It hurts to sleep on my side and it just looks terrible. I’ve read all these reviews that say give it time so I’m clinging to the hope that it will clear up soon."

• Anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 22, 2019

Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I am 19 and have had mild to severe acne all throughout my teen years. I have tried so many different acne products such as proactive and other prescription creams but nothing ever worked. It really lowered my self esteem and I would never leave the house without makeup. I decided to try Yasmin because it was the only thing left to try before accutane and plus my periods were really irregular, so I was hoping it would help that as well. I have now been on Yasmin for 8 months and my skin is completely clear with just a few pimples every once and awhile. Also my periods regulated as soon as I started the pill. My face didn’t get worse at the beginning but it does take a few months to see results. I have been a little more moody since I started and have gained a little bit of weight (I also haven’t been exercising), but I’m for sure going to stay on it because my face is the clearest it’s ever been and I now feel comfortable leaving my house without makeup."

• Zarah...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2012

Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I started Yasmin about 3 months ago now and seriously had so many side effects- not only did it made my skin worse but I constantly felt bloated, was depressed, I'm usually quite energetic but it made me really sleepy constantly. I'm in my last year of my degree, so it really was not helpful at all! Luckily I found sense to leave the pill and already I feel better, I'm not bloated anymore and generally less tired! I am still in search for something to cure my acne though. "

• Kano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2020

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I’ve been on Yaz for almost 2 months now. I was hoping it would clear my skin up and help me with my cystic acne, but I’m not sure. I usually get pimples 2 weeks before my period, so obviously I broke out the 2 weeks before hand. But before that I felt like my skin was getting a little better. I definitely am still getting break outs tho. I’m getting my period tomorrow and I got a few more pimples coming in, as well as this one pimple on my chin that will NOT go away. I haven’t noticed any weight gain, or depression, but my boobs definitely got bigger lol. I’m gonna do another update after month 3. I hope it will finally kick in but I guess we will see:/"

• Smile
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "First time I heard about the tablet was scared to take it because of the reviews I saw. But later decided to close my eyes and just take it. Went to doctor and get the starter pack. Just 2 weeks into the tablets was already noticing so much different on my face. Because I was having so much pimples 4 months before that. Spend a lot of money on treatment and because of using different treatments my face colour changes. Some part are white some are dark. But how long did it take for Yaz fix my acne - just within 1 month of taking it. First time since after taking Yaz I took a picture of myself was yesterday. And I don't even have any side effects at all. Will be taking the last tablet from the starter pack tomorrow. Then start a new pack. Thanks Yaz"

• rdins
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2017

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Give it a full 3 months!!! I had severe hormonal acne + pustules all over my face, specifically on my cheeks and jawline, when I got prescribed yaz. The first month was absolutely terrible and I broke out all over my forehead, back and chest... I was literally scared to leave the house. In the second month, it was just as bad but new pimples weren't surfacing as often. Month 3: I had small pimples on my face and everywhere else had cleared up, but it wasn't till the end of my 3rd pack that my face cleared up completely. I'm now in the middle of month 4 and my face is completely clear!!!! I can go out in public without makeup and finally feel confident! Also, I have experienced no side effects except bigger boobs lol"

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2019

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "All my 40 years I have struggled with mood swings and severe cystic acne. Birth control only seemed to make these worse and the dermatologist only prescribed super expensive topical and oral treatments, which barely helped if at all. My doctor eventually prescribed Yaz to me. The first 3-4 months were terrible. I broke out constantly and had very heavy periods as well. Then after month 4, everything changed. My skin became clearer than I have seen it in my entire life. Each month afterwards by periods became lighter and my mood swings disappeared. I’ve been on Yaz for 14 months now and I still have amazing skin and stable moods. Sometimes I don’t get my period and sometimes I do. I have maybe had 2 pimples the entire time but they are just normal pimples and not the terrible cystic acne I used to get."

• Mzu
• March 21, 2014

Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I'm 19 years old and I have been using Yasmin for 4 months. I started using Yasmin because I saw it was working tremendously for other people. A week after I started my skin was great then I had a breakout. It hasn't disappeared since, instead its making the rest of my skin lighter. I'm worried whether it is working for me or I'm just impatient."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2014

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I started taking Yaz because of my acne breakout and that's unusual because I'm already way past my teenage years. About a week after taking it, I've noticed that my breakouts has stopped. Though I still get 1 or 2 tiny reddish spots every week or so (Stress from being a Programmer), they heal after a day or two without applying any medication on it. Before the pills, I always get nasty breakouts and even a single pimple takes weeks to heal because it's always recurring. Today, my skin is on it's way to clearing up and I don't retouch my makeup often anymore because the oiliness has been diminished. I've also noticed that my breasts got heavier and are bigger than usual. But that's fine with me for as long as the pills won't make me fat."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2019

Loryna (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I have had the worst luck with side effects from birth control pills, I'm talking insomnia, severe cystic acne, becoming an emotional wreck with anxiety and depression; you name it and it probably happened to me. Yaz (generic Loryna) was the best one I've taken. I'm sleeping (which is huge for me), I'm not biting everyone's heads off or crying hysterically and my acne has cleared up which was my main concern. I have tried 5 different birth control pills and Yaz is working amazing for me. I gave it 9 stars because I do have some occasional chest pain when I take this pill. I'm not sure if its caused by Yaz or what but it seemed to start when I started this pill. I'll continue to update everyone on my progress!"

• Julie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2019

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I have had moderate to severe acne from age 12. I am now 24. As years have progressed, it has become more hormonal acne. I felt like I had tried everything to clear up my acne. I was desperate. I tried Lo Loestrin in hopes that would help but it didn’t. I then tried the generic for YAZ and OH MY GOSH. For the first time, my face is now clear. I can’t brag on it enough!!! If you’ve struggled with acne for awhile, give this a try!! It might be your miracle worker."

• Nicki
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 1, 2019

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I’ve had an extremely positive experience with yaz. I started taking it a few years ago due to some pretty severe acne (not the cystic but still pretty nasty). It cleared up in about 3-4 months. My skin looked PERFECT! Stupidly, thinking that my skin was forever cured I went off it again (it’s a little pricey), and my skin broke out just as badly if not worse than before! I went straight back on it and had to wait another 4 months for my skin to clear up. Don’t make the same mistake as me. If you go on it for acne, stay on it! Yaz hasn’t given me any noticeable side effects. It’s cleared up my skin and made me feel ten times more confident. Highly recommend giving it a go if you think your acne is hormone based. Make sure you give it a chance for a few months though before giving up on it!"

• Suzbee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2012

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "I've been on Yaz for about 3 months and so far it has been great. I've suffered from acne since I was 12 (I'm 30 now) to the extent that it's really had a negative effect on my life but now it's almost all cleared up. I barely even need to wear makeup anymore. There has been no weight gain except for slightly bigger breasts and it's great knowing when my period is going to come. Previously it would come randomly. It also doesn't last as long, now only 4 or 5 days when before it could be 7 or 8."

• KSUgirl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2015

Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) "Checking back in from my previous post. I just started my 3rd week on my 3rd pack. First, I never write reviews and second I'm so mad it's taken me this long to try yaz. I can't believe how my skin looks! SO CLEAR! I had zero faith in this birth control,I've tried everything. 1month ago I was hiding in my room wanting to get off this stuff. The initial breakout was bad, definitely made it worse by picking at it. I don't remember the last time my face has looked this clear! This was my dermatologist last try before the dreaded accutane. The last 2 years has been filled with nasty chin/jaw breakouts. First time in 2 years I have no breakouts. THANK YOU MAKERS OF YAZ. Please please please give it 3-4 months before giving up."