Chateal EQ and Acne: What Users Say

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2021

For Birth Control "I got this Chateal EQ birth control at my local Planned Parenthood, and it made me break out SO BAD. I have never had any issues with acne before I started taking this birth control. It made me nauseous the first couple of weeks, but then it subsided. I have trouble putting on weight, but this BC made me gain about 8 lbs in the first 2 months, then stopped. My sex drive was non-existent, and I was dryer than a desert even when aroused. My perineum became very sensitive, and I would get micro cuts. I already deal with anxiety, but after reading these reviews, I felt like it could’ve made my anxiety worse and was also the cause of my vaginal irritation. I would find myself overthinking and crying more than usual, and my discharge was always off."

• kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve only had two side effects so far, one being bloated. It sucks sometimes because I feel fat, but it’s manageable. However, the second side effect I get is acne. I literally get two pimples every day. I had pretty clear skin, enough to be comfortable with makeup, but now, NO WAY! I only took it for two weeks to realize that it was causing my acne. My friend is on this birth control pill and experiences mood swings, which I also had, and being bloated. But she had no acne. Definitely didn't like this pill at all."

• Ree...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2025

For Birth Control "So far, the only downside of this birth control is acne. I had very clear skin, then a month or so in, I started breaking out. Besides that, I don’t have mood swings, no decreased libido, no pregnancies, and bleeding is VERY consistent. I was taking another form of birth control prior to Chateal EQ, and I would bleed for at least 2 weeks. With this birth control, my bleeding comes about 2 days into the sugar pills and ends within 3-4 days. I wouldn’t go as far as to say I love this pill, but I do prefer this one over the ones I have taken before. I wish it didn’t make me break out though :/"

• Rhi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for about six months. I take birth control as a way to get rid of my periods - they are very heavy, I pass clots the entire length of my period, they last seven days every time, and I experience cramps 5/7 days. This birth control got rid of my period, which has been AMAZING, but in turn made me very emotional and gave me more acne than I’ve ever had in my life. I’m 24 years old, and sometimes it feels like I’m going through puberty all over again! My libido is the lowest it’s ever been, and overall I haven’t had a great experience with this birth control. I will be discontinuing."

• Ban...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 30, 2020

For Birth Control "I started this six months ago, and I thought it was a decent birth control until I had uncontrollable acne as an adult. I thought it had been my diet or skincare, after investing hundreds of dollars into my skin, I realized it was my Chateal birth control. Also, you will get very painful cramps on this pill. I would not recommend it at all!"

• RWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill, Chateal EQ, since November, and I absolutely hate it. I have had no periods up until this month (March) - and now, mid-pill pack, I have heavy breakthrough bleeding. My sex drive is gone completely, and my vagina is very dry all the time. My nose has been stuffy since the week I began this pill. My breasts are slightly bigger, but not worth the acne I now have in my 30s (I never had acne before). The first two months gave me very deep, painful pimples, now I get small breakouts on my face and shoulders. I am very irritable and emotional, and my energy level is very low. I will be discontinuing this pill."

• RWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill, Chateal EQ, since November, and I absolutely hate it. I have had no periods up until this month (March) - and now, mid-pill pack, I have heavy breakthrough bleeding. My sex drive is gone completely, and my vagina is very dry all the time. My nose has been stuffy since the week I began this pill. My breasts are slightly bigger, but not worth the acne I now have in my 30s (I never had acne before). The first two months gave me very deep, painful pimples, now I get small breakouts on my face and shoulders. I am very irritable and emotional, and my energy level is very low. I will be discontinuing this pill."

• RWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill, Chateal EQ, since November, and I absolutely hate it. I have had no periods up until this month (March) - and now, mid-pill pack, I have heavy breakthrough bleeding. My sex drive is gone completely, and my vagina is very dry all the time. My nose has been stuffy since the week I began this pill. My breasts are slightly bigger, but not worth the acne I now have in my 30s (I never had acne before). The first two months gave me very deep, painful pimples, now I get small breakouts on my face and shoulders. I am very irritable and emotional, and my energy level is very low. I will be discontinuing this pill."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been taking this for just over 4 months. Finally had enough and changed what I'm taking today. Pros... my boobs went up a size in the first month, so that was interesting, and I haven't gotten pregnant. All the rest of my side effects were/are cons. I have been dreadfully tired, to the point where I am taking naps whenever I can. I am not a napper, so it's weird. Also, I've had pretty bad headaches constantly (may or may not be related, but matches the timeline). I have gained 10+ lbs, and my hunger is all over the place. I also keep getting angry super fast over the dumbest things. Not like punch a wall angry, but like frustrated where I raise my voice and go on a rant. Another thing... IDK how it made my acne worse. Like cystic and tons of forehead acne."

• Xia...
• December 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I do not recommend those pills. When I started taking them, I started having uncontrollable acne, irritation, and headache. I feel so bad about acne."