Yaz for Acne User Reviews (Page 5)

• Ari...
• November 20, 2016

"Well... I started using Yaz 3 months ago, and my face now looks terrible. It's so much worse than before. I cannot go out, and I feel so bad. When I started it, I had only a few pimples on my right cheek, but now all my face is covered with very ugly and big acne. But I'm still waiting... I'm in the third week of my third pack now and hoping for some improvement."

• ski...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2021

"I've been on Yaz for hormonal acne now just 6 weeks, so I am on half of my second pack. At first, 5 weeks, I got horrible breakouts, and I think my skin purged. It was painful, and I just wanted to stay home because of my skin (thank God it's quarantine now, haha). But my last week, it started to help! My skin is clearing! Just a week after that, it's so much better and no new breakouts. It's healing, and I think that month or two more, and I'll have skin like a baby. Not any other side effects at all! Love that product."

• yaz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2021

"I switched from a different birth control to Yaz in hopes it would help with my acne. I gave Yaz a little over 2 months before I just completely stopped taking it. It was awful. My acne was so much worse than it had ever been, especially my hormonal acne. It made my skin extremely dry, lotion and Vaseline couldn’t even fix it. I was told to wait until 3 months for 'magically clear skin,' but didn’t think just waiting a few more weeks would make any difference. I was extremely emotional and cried most days for no reason, when I’m typically not a crier. It basically just put my body extremely out of whack. I’ve been on multiple different birth controls before, and this was by far the worst, I personally wouldn’t recommend, but everyone does react differently, and I do have friends who like Yaz."

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2016

"I've been on Yaz for about 3 months because of my severe acne. In the first two months, my acne remained the same, but my breasts increased in about a size and a half, which my doctor warned me about. It doesn't bother me, as now my breasts are fuller/rounder, however, I have quite a few stretch marks. So, I'd recommend using bio-oil on your chest and hips for the first few months on Yaz just in case this happens to you. At around month 3, my skin is not breaking out anywhere near as much. I'm amazed by my skin, it's never been so good. Overall, I have never been so happy with my skin, and I haven't even finished my third month. I still feel it getting better every day. I have experienced no other side effects besides slight fatigue."

• Ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2021

"I’ve been reading these reviews nonstop since I started taking Yaz. I’m on my third week taking Yaz, and it has broken me out quite badly. Granted, I have done Accutane three times, and my skin was absolutely perfect before I started taking Yaz because of Accutane, so I’m almost positive that my flare-up is because of Yaz. I also started spotting yesterday, but it was a brown color as opposed to red, and it went away last night. I have also experienced some uterus pain similar to period cramps. I went on Yaz for my period because I typically have an INSANELY heavy period that lasts for 6-7 days and is just super unenjoyable. I’ve read so many reviews telling me to wait 2-3 months until my body regulates to the hormones, so I’m going to be patient and give it time! Trying to stay positive and wishing luck to everyone else!!! We’ve got this!! I’m going to report back in a few weeks, and hopefully, my skin is back to being perfect as it was before I started taking Yaz!"

• Liv...
• March 25, 2011

"I have been on Yaz for 6 weeks. I know that isn't very long to make a judgment about its effects on acne, so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Though it really has not helped my acne at all, I cannot conclude that in the next month or two it wouldn't help then either. My issue is that the side effects are really discouraging. I have been so tired almost every day and my energy is low. I'm a fitness fanatic, but my workouts haven't been as good because I'm so tired. I've also been more depressed and my appetite has most definitely increased. I have had some mild nausea. I noticed an increase in gas and bloating. My breasts have also been extremely tender and swollen."

• bre...
• August 20, 2015

"I was initially on Yaz for about 6 years, then stopped because I was getting migraines. The whole 6 years, my skin was flawless. I quit taking it in Jan 2015 and it is now Aug 2015. My skin is unbearable, I don't even recognize myself. I got back on Gianvi (generic Yaz) and I'm hoping it will work again. I'm experiencing like 10-15 cysts at once and the lowest self-esteem in my life. I can't tell if the birth control is going to help anytime soon. I am only on week 2 and losing hope."

• Pri...
• November 26, 2018

"I started taking Yaz 8 months ago for hormonal acne I had developed while pregnant with my son. After his 1st birthday, I had had enough and decided to try Yaz. It has taken this full 8 months for my acne to subside, but now my face is almost perfect except for the little pimple here and there. Each month, my face showed improvement, so it was a long journey. I actually skip my period and start a new pill pack so my period would go away, and it works for me and my acne. My period was when I would break out the most. I also take zinc, vitamin E, and selenium supplements, which I added to my birth control regimen about 5 months ago. I do also use tretinoin cream at night, which gives me a smooth, youthful complexion. With all these combined, I have finally conquered my disgusting acne. I hope this gives you the encouragement to not give up on the Yaz and stick with it. I did have an initial breakout and wanted to give up. I noticed after month 3 my face slowly started to get better each month."

• AZE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2013

"Started Yaz a little over a week. I decided to go on for birth control reasons, but also to help with what I think is hormone-related acne. I would get a few pimples here and there, sometimes some bad breakouts around my period but nothing too drastic. My skin was clear when I started the pack, but the very next day after taking the first pill, I started to break out. I got large, painful cysts on my left cheek and some smaller pimples on my chin. It started with just one, but it seemed as though a new cyst was forming every day. I have been drinking as much water as possible, eating lots of fruits and veggies, no dairy, limited sugar, to try and help with the breakout. So far, no improvement."

• ran...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 15, 2019

"My doctor put me on Yaz medication 2 years ago to help with my acne. Before it, I was on a different kind I believe called Microgestin, and that had made my acne worse. Switching to this birth control was a big change. I am now a complete moody cow, and I am accidentally so mean to everyone in my life. I cry at least 5 times a week over the stupidest things, and am always tired and have no energy to do anything. On top of it all, I get nauseous around the same time every day, and it overall has messed up my body. But my skin is perfectly clear, and I'll probably stay on it because I don't want acne, lol."

• Hol...
• November 5, 2015

"I am 20 years old. I've had moderate acne since I was 13. I've never had completely clear skin since that age. I needed to get on birth control, and I was a bit nervous about the side effects. I chose Yaz because the claims said it would help clear acne. When I started my first pack, my breasts became sore, and I was slightly nauseous. Nothing seemed to happen with my skin. By my second pack, I started to break out, I wasn't sure if it was the birth control or just me. The nausea went away. By the fourth pack, the breakout was at its worst. I was very frustrated and wanted to quit the birth control. But by the end of my fourth pack, I noticed the acne was clearing. I am now on my fifth month with only a couple of small pimples, and my hopes are high!"

• Anonymous
• December 22, 2014

"I suffered from pretty bad acne. Every day I would wake up with lots of whiteheads, even some blackheads too. My acne was also very red, over my nose, chin, cheek, and forehead area. I took Yaz for three months, and it does wonders for your skin. I no longer suffer from waking up with lots of whiteheads or blackheads, and I have seen a change in my skin. I will continue to take Yaz to keep improving my skin!"

• ata...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 22, 2013

"This is the first pill I have ever taken that is hormone-related, and the main reason was for acne. Within the first week, all my acne was gone, and I never broke out for the year! But after a year, my acne started coming back, and I am now on Yasmin. I was hoping for the same flawless face effect, but I still break out tremendously, especially compared to when I was on Yaz. I'm going to get off Yasmin because the pill just isn't helping with my acne anymore. However, I enjoyed that year of flawless skin! I didn't have to worry about applying a full face of makeup to leave the house for 5 minutes! Now I'm back to wearing makeup all the time! I hope I find something that works soon."

• Ann...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 28, 2022

"I am definitely not one to leave reviews on the Internet, but six months ago I was on this site every single night hopelessly reading about other people’s experiences, and now want to share mine to help others who may be doing the same. When I first started taking Yaz, I had the worst acne of my life. It was honestly demoralizing, and I had more acne on my face than I did clear skin. The first three months of treatment were so hard, and I was so close to giving up multiple times. I decided to just continue through it, and I am so happy I did because as soon as I hit that 4 1/2 month mark, everything fell into place. It’s been almost a year now, and my skin is clearer than it has ever been. If you are in the same boat as I was, my advice is to keep your head up and trust the process. Trust me, I know it’s hard, but your body just needs time to adjust to the hormones and regulate. It will get better!"

• v20...
• October 28, 2009

"I've been taking Yaz for almost a year. I had constant acne breakouts and very bad mood swings before taking Yaz. Since then, my acne has cleared up, and my moods are more balanced. My periods are lighter, and my breasts are fuller for a couple of weeks during the month. It took about 3 to 6 months for my acne to get better. I am very happy with the product. I have not noticed any side effects."

• Nin...
• September 9, 2013

"I have been on Yaz for hormonal acne for about 3 years now. Let me just say the first two years were awesome. No chin breakouts, less oily. Now, for some reason, it is no longer working. I am getting painful cysts again around my period. I thought it was temporary, but I started noticing it in December, and it is now September. I'm nervous to get off of it for fear it will be worse. It worked for me for some time, but now I have to find something else."

• Sam...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 22, 2019

"I've been using Yaz for almost 10 years (I'm 28 now) without issues. It did wonders for my acne and kept my cycles regular. However, this week I've been diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE) (blood clots on both lungs). Worst experience of my life and excruciating pain! They say the risks of getting PE on the pill are about 6 in 10,000, I say rather be safe than sorry. Never going to take a chance with Yaz again."

• Slp...
• January 20, 2016

"I've been on Yaz for about 4 months now. I tried the generic Gianvi, but it was seriously like taking rage pills, so now I'm using the brand name even though insurance doesn't cover it. I started taking Yaz to help with my skin because I was breaking out really bad. I noticed a significant difference in my skin within the first month, and now my skin is completely clear with the exception of the occasional bump or two around my period. I get the typical mood swings around my period, but nothing too crazy. I have noticed I feel a little more anxious since I've started taking it, but it isn't extreme. My boobs are much more full now, which I like, but I have gained a little weight (about 3-5 pounds), which has proven hard to get rid of."

• Kay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 19, 2018

"Before going on this BC, I was suffering from depression, major hair loss, painful and irregular periods. Within that year, I was diagnosed with PCOS and a hormone imbalance (increased testosterone). The doctor put me on Yaz to increase my estrogen. As soon as I went on Yaz, I felt a major change in my mood and energy levels. I was underweight due to the depression, and I gained 5 lbs. My breast size also increased (from a 32B to 32DD). I just felt so much better and balanced. I haven’t had any negative side effects unless weight gain is negative for you. Highly recommend to get your hormones tested before going on this pill. I don’t think you should take it if your estrogen levels are already high. Good luck!"

• Jil...
• March 12, 2021

"I took Yaz for a month, and it messed me up. I was getting headaches all the time, I cried at every little thing, my acne didn't improve at all, and my period never fully went away after my cycle should have been over. (Meaning I had my period and then spotted for the rest of the month.) Now that I'm off Yaz, I have horrible anxiety and panic attacks. I didn't have anxiety or panic attacks before taking the pill. I don't recommend this tiny pill, it is awful and will screw you up. I've had to have so much blood work and EKGs (testing my heart's rhythm) to see if it's a thyroid disorder or my body just adjusting after the pill. Don't do it, it's not worth all of the trouble."

• Qly...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2018

"This pill was the best thing that ever happened for me. No exaggerations. I had pretty bad acne since 6th grade all the way up through high school. My acne was cystic and covered nearly my entire face. It really made me insecure and caused me to seclude myself from group activities and just hanging out with friends. My sophomore year at college, I started taking Yaz in the month of January, and my acne completely cleared up within 2 to 3 months. This helped me socialize more, and I am now not as self-conscious. I have no period pains or side effects. I really recommend this contraceptive."

• Noe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2021

"I've been on Yaz for about 5 months now and am going onto my 6th month. I have been on my period for a month now, with very heavy bleeding, and my acne is getting worse. I originally got on this birth control to help my acne, and it's done nothing but make my acne 10 times worse than what it already was. My hormonal acne has never been this bad. When I called to get my birth control switched, they told me no and to wait the 6 months to see if anything changes, but they told me that my acne was only going to take 3 months to clear up."

• van...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2021

"I have had pimples for years now, and I was on Aldactone (150 mg) and doxycycline (100 mg), and I decided they weren’t working for me and stopped taking them. BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER. My face broke out more than I ever have, and I was left with painful cystic acne all over my face. It was unreal. My dermatologist told me it’s time I give Yaz a try (I had been avoiding it because of the reviews), and I am just starting month 3, and I have definitely seen a difference. I was super hopeful this would work, and my forehead has absolutely nothing but scarring on it. My cheeks still have pimples, but I feel so much more confident wearing makeup, and I don’t have pimples that are piled on each other anymore. I do have to give credit to hydrocolloid bandages (Bandaid brand) because those REALLY helped to get rid of stubborn whiteheads that kept refilling. I am definitely a lot more angry all the time, but I can't fully blame it on the pill."

• Gra...
• June 10, 2010

"Yaz was definitely a godsend. I struggled with acne for 10 years until my dermatologist gave me Yaz. I couldn't believe how fast it worked. My skin cleared up in 2 months and my confidence increased. I've been taking Yaz for 2 years now and have absolutely no side effects. The acne comes a little bit now, but not nearly as much as before. It's so mild, reminds me of taking a multivitamin. I love Yaz and will continue to use it as long as I can."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2018

"I’m 32 and I started taking Yaz 3 months ago for birth control and also for helping with pimples and PMS. I have just thrown the packet in the bin as these last three months have been the worst. Headaches, no help with pimples, it has actually made it 10 times worse. I went from a few pimples here and there to full acne around my chin and cheeks. I have felt a very dark cloud above me, and it was just getting worse. I had no passion for life, everything was a struggle. I hated who I was, and as a whole, I was broken and very lost! My periods were regular, though my vagina was so dry all the time, and I had no libido. My husband saw massive changes in me and became extremely concerned for my well-being. I was not motivated and wanted to sleep all the time. I’m only 2 days off it currently and just want to feel like me again. Please, if you are considering this pill, it’s just not worth trying it because if it doesn’t suit you, then you will be going through the worst few months of your life. Not a good idea."