Yasmin for Acne User Reviews (Page 5)

• Ela...
• October 24, 2018

"I have been on Yasmin for a month now. I’ve just had my first break week. I went on Cilest for about 6 months, and my acne didn’t improve. I decided to go back to the doctors to try another contraceptive pill as I am in a relationship. I did my research and was hoping for Yasmin, regardless of the reviews. So far, I can’t say my acne has improved as it does go in stages, but within the first month, I don’t have more spots than usual, but instead of them being on my cheeks like they normally would, they’re on my chin (which makes sense with hormones). I am feeling confident that this will completely clear my skin within the next few months. I haven’t had many side effects (so far) apart from feeling a little sick in the morning of the first few days and then spotting for a day in the middle of the pill pack. I know that acne seems like such a long journey to get a cure, but honestly, I can’t believe already that one month is over and I’m onto my second pill pack!"

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2011

"I have been taking Yasmin for the past month due to my dermatologist's recommendation for my mild to severe acne condition. I had never taken any form of birth control before, so I had been warned about nausea, headaches, etc. However, to this day, I have yet to feel any of those symptoms. I began on the Sunday method, and so far, I haven't forgotten a day. However, since the first week, my acne condition has totally accelerated for the worst. Where I used to be clear, I now break out daily. I continue to wash and treat with my doctor's recommendation daily or twice daily, and yet no results. It's aggravating, but I am hopeful that this will only be a phase and soon everything will improve."

• zah...
• February 15, 2016

"I've been on this pill for approximately 6 weeks, and in the first two weeks, I was getting cystic acne-the worst ever! The acne was occurring mainly on my chin, around my nose, and above my lips. Now I'm getting acne on my forehead, as well as weird cravings (which I have never experienced before). My skin looks far worse than before and much like a cookie."

• Cel...
• January 19, 2018

"Before trying Yasmin, I was so desperate that I think I am willing to suffer any kind of side effect as long as I can get my skin cleared. I'm on my 2nd pack now. My mom and my co-workers all notice a huge improvement in my skin."

• Nat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 26, 2017

"I've had acne my entire life, tried everything from Roaccutane to special diets to expensive creams, and nothing worked. Started Yasmin, and my skin became absolutely flawless. I wanted a kid, so I stopped the pill, and my acne came back instantly. My son is now 5 months old, and I've started Yasmin again because I need my acne to be gone! I'm 29, and it's annoying to have skin this bad. This pill makes me crazy, but I'll take the craziness for clear skin. My sex drive disappeared while I was on it too. Lost weight, which was a plus."

• Kay...
• June 16, 2017

"I have had acne since I was 12, and I am now 29. I have tried everything from Roaccutane to expensive cosmetic treatments to diets. I was nervous about going on Yasmin, as I took a pill previously called Gedarel for my skin, which made me feel mental. Yasmin did make me feel a tiny bit moody, but that was the only symptom. The first month I broke out terribly. It was the worst breakout in about 2 years. I am now on my 2nd month pack, and my skin is starting to clear. I do follow a strict skincare regimen as well, always removing makeup, using toner, and a good oil-free moisturizer (Dermalogica Active Moist is the best cream I have ever come across for acne-prone skin). I also exfoliate 2 times a week with glycolic peel."

• spa...
• November 7, 2019

"I have suffered from acne since the age of 13 years old (I am now 32), and nothing helped it. I have been on every antibiotic under the sun and even on Accutane (which did work for a while, but the side effects were horrible, and it came back after about a year). The worst part of my acne was huge, painful cysts on my chin. I didn't want to take the contraceptive pill as I had been on it in my late teens, and it didn't help my spots and really affected my mood. But about a year ago, I felt so helpless with my skin that I started taking Yasmin, and honestly, I cannot believe how amazing it has been for my skin. The only side effects I've had were headaches and feeling a little nauseous the first month and maybe a reduction in my sex drive. Obviously, this isn't ideal, but my acne was bringing me down so much that I am okay with this. I think everyone is different, so you just have to give things a try, but for me, it's been amazing. My only concern is having to ever stop taking it and my spots coming back!"

• Anonymous
• April 1, 2019

"My pharmacist made a mistake, gave me Yasmin instead of the Yaz that I have been taking for years. The label and the printout said Yaz, but the blister pack was Yasmin. I know they are very similar because they have the same type of hormone but in different amounts, and the label said Yaz. I didn’t notice that I had been taking the wrong pill for 2 weeks! My eyes have been insanely dry and irritated, been bloated, gained 2 pounds. And now I have tiny little bumps all over my chest and back. I have never had body acne my entire life! And I think it’s spreading to my face. I’m getting married next month, and I’m freaking out! They just acted like it was no big deal. Ugh! I know everyone’s experience is different. I had no real issues with Yaz except feeling anxious, but that could have been for a lot of other reasons. I’ve always maintained the same weight and had flawless skin until I was switched to this."

• kay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 28, 2016

"I have been on Yasmin for 6-7 months now. I was on Sprintec before (the generic of Otho Cyclen), but I switched over because I thought Yasmin would be better at not causing weight gain. I definitely haven't noticed much weight gain, and everything has been great except for my acne. I have never really had bad acne before going on this pill. Yasmin caused cystic acne all over my cheeks, chin, and along my mouth/jawline. I remember reading that acne in these areas is always due to your hormones. I skipped my period for the past 1-2 months, so I decided to take off and go on the placebo week. Now that it's my 4th day off of it, my acne has gone down significantly and is even starting to fade. I'm seriously thinking of stopping this pill."

• Anonymous
• November 24, 2009

"I am 25 years old and I have been taking Yasmin for about 5 years now. I found it very good, no menstrual pain, 5 days period. It also helped in somewhat of a way with my acne. I gained a few pounds, as some people say, in the right places, but lately I find it's making me cranky and nauseous. Because of that, I am thinking of trying a new pill."

• ATa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

"So my 13-year-old daughter was prescribed this medication to help with acne. She has been on it for 3 weeks, and she has started feeling sad and crying for no reason. When her GP prescribed this, we asked about side effects and if it could be dangerous for her, but he said maybe a few headaches, sore boobs, and water retention! Reading this link has convinced me to stop my daughter from taking this medication. Sounds like it’s for her own good!"

• Jaz...
• June 22, 2015

"I'm 17, and I started Yasmin 4 months ago as I broke out in acne, and I also had PCOS. This is not good when you do modeling, I was devastated. The doctor also started me on antibiotics to give the pill a chance to kick in. I have mood swings, but I think that's pretty normal for a teenager. I haven't really changed in my weight, but the great thing is my acne has cleared up, I can go without makeup now. I still get pimple breakouts every now and then, but that's also a normal teenage thing. The doctor wants to change me to a milder pill soon, but if I break out again, I will be asking to go back on Yasmin."

• Lgm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2018

"Before taking Yasmin, I had NEVER had particularly bad skin. I did break out occasionally, but it is NOTHING like what I've experienced on Yasmin. I started almost two months ago, and my skin has been THE WORST. It might work for people with severe acne, but don't go on if your acne is mild. It sucks. So much."

• Pad...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 28, 2017

"I've been on Yasmin for years for cystic acne because my dermatologist recommended it. It's been really good for me in general, and without it, I break out within a few days. The only issue I have is when I start to take the sugar pills, I can get horrible migraine-like headaches from muscle tension in my head, neck, and shoulders. The doctor suggested this is due to the drop in estrogen. I've found taking a magnesium forte vitamin tablet on a daily basis stops the headaches, but I need to take it all month and particularly the week leading up to the sugar pills. Prior to this, I was on Yaz, and it was hellish for me. Everybody is different and responds differently. It might work for some. Yasmin has been better for me."

• 27y...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 1, 2023

"I've been taking Yasmin for over 4 years due to my severe PCOS symptoms. My gynecologist recommended Yasmin to me since it's anti-androgenic, which could potentially clear up your skin. I suffered from severe acne and, to be honest, it didn't work well on my skin, but I continued to take it to have a regular period. However, for the past 6 months, I've suffered from severe migraines as if there was a bomb in my head. I googled the side effects of Yasmin and it turned out that it could cause a stroke. I switched to a 2nd generation pill now and am trying to see if it works for me. So, be careful if your family has ever experienced a stroke or had problems with the brain nervous system. My skin is now very glorious and clear just solely because of inositol. Inositol is a vitamin supplement that helps increase insulin sensitivity, and it can improve diabetes, obesity, and skin condition. Trust me, birth control is not the only solution for your acne. Do some more research and talk to your doctor. Cheers!"

• Kan...
• August 18, 2016

"I had horrible side effects of these pills: nausea, feeling depressed, low sex drive, vaginal dryness, feeling bloated, cravings, long period (3 weeks). I did not feel like myself at all. I was very down. My mind felt foggy. But the worst of all was my skin. Oh my goodness. It got so many times worse! I got huge red cystic bumps. They were so bad I did not want to go to work, and people would comment on my skin. I could not continue and decided to quit just after two months! I kid you not - my skin got better as soon as I stopped taking these! I have barely had a pimple since. I'm so sad that I started with Yasmin as I have horrible scars now. The effect, though, is very individual and I hope you have a much better experience than me!"

• Che...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 17, 2017

"I went on Yasmin after being on the Depo injection for a few years, which made my mild acne more like moderate-severe. The Yasmin gradually cleared my skin completely, and I'm so happy with the results (I've been on it for 3-4 years now). The only thing is that I'm also using it as BC, and I think over the last few years, it has given me bad mood swings, some depression, and massively decreased my libido, which have all affected my relationship. I'm now looking into the Mirena IUS as my Dr. is worried about me staying on Yasmin as my family has a history of breast cancer, but I'm so worried progesterone-only options will make my acne come back. I found Yasmin perfect for acne treatment, but it had some unexpected negatives for me personally."

• Jes...
• August 29, 2017

"I have previously been on Yasmin for around 8 years. Before this, I was taking Dianette. Yes, the Yasmin pill was an effective treatment for controlling my acne, but I didn't realize while taking it that I was actually suffering from side effects. These included a huge appetite, constant fatigue, migraines, mild depression, anxiety, mood swings, and the rare side effect of excessive sweating. I have since come off the pill now for 4 months and all these issues have slowly resolved, although the depression and anxiety increased for 2 months after coming off. My acne has returned with vengeance at the age of 28, and my hair has thinned a lot because of all the hormonal changes. DON'T TAKE IT! YOU WILL PROBABLY REGRET IT IN THE LONG RUN!"

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 28, 2018

"Yasmin has been wonderful at clearing my hormonal acne. It took about 4 months to go from a lot of angry spots to smooth, beautiful skin. It also makes my hair shinier and healthier. Unfortunately, this is where the good things end! Despite claims it helps with water retention, I do suffer from it. I have got much more appetite and cravings than before, which don't help. My mood swings are crazy, I often feel really sad and depressed. Bigger and painful breasts. Bloating. Tiredness. I really wanted to like Yasmin, but it's not working for me! I will stop it and am already getting ready for the spots to come back, but I'd rather feel sane and myself again. Good luck to everyone, it can work wonders for some, you need to try for yourself."

• Sop...
• March 7, 2018

"I swapped my pill to Yasmin to clear up my acne. I noticed that after about 5 months of taking it, my skin was definitely a lot clearer, so it works really well with this. However, I also started to notice weight gain when I went for my pill reviews. My weight had always been a steady weight, and the only thing that had changed in my life was taking this new pill (Yasmin). I have now been swapped back to Rigevidon, and after again about 5 months, my weight has dropped by 5kg. Yasmin works 100% for spots, but it wasn't for me due to the weight gain."

• Mzu...
• March 21, 2014

"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, it's making the rest of my skin lighter. I'm worried whether it is working for me, or I'm just impatient."

• Mid...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2017

"Only positive: I have PCOS, and this pill cleared my acne up nicely. This pill made me feel like an absolute raging psycho. I am angry, irritable, depressed, tired, and just absolutely so miserable on this pill. I've also gained about 15 pounds (lots in my stomach) in the last 7 months since I started it and have developed melasma. I've been on numerous birth control pills, and this is THE WORST. Changing pills ASAP. I'm tired of feeling this awful. Hope your experience is better if you're reading this."

• Sab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2022

"Yasmin pill has been a wonderful magic pill for my skin, my skin has been very clear and makes me confident about my skin. I used to have really bad acne, and I had spent a lot of money on beauty products, but none worked for me."

• Reb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2018

"I've been taking Yasmin for almost 2 months, and nothing has happened to me. It only helps my skin be less oily than usual, but my acne is still worse. My friend says that I should continue taking Yasmin for another month, so if there is something changing in a good way, I'll share on this site again. P.S. Now, I really hate my skin, I hate looking at myself in the mirror. My acne makes me very depressed :("

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2022

"I was on Roaccutane for 6 months and finished my course almost a year ago. I started noticing I was breaking out a lot more than usual, and it really affected my mood. I was also getting irregular periods, so of course, my doctor recommended that I went on the pill. I’ve been taking the Yasmin pill for exactly a week now, and my skin hasn’t been this bad in ages. I’m feeling extremely low all the time, and my confidence has been shattered. My sister is on the same pill, and it works for her, so I’m hoping to see an improvement sooner rather than later."