Levora and Acne: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Sam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 25, 2016

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "Due to being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, my doctor put me on Yasmin but later switched me to Levora. This birth control has its pros and cons. Pros: I never got pregnant, even though I was a little inconsistent with the time I took it and sometimes would even forget. Cons: It did not help with my acne. I was easily irritated and would be depressed when my period was coming. It was very difficult to shed pounds and very easy to gain weight, so I had to be cautious with my food intake. I always had headaches and felt tired and lazy a lot of the time. Birth control affects everyone differently, but I would suggest trying another brand before trying this one."

• Tl2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2016

For Birth Control "This birth control is horrible. Every negative thing that people have been saying is true for me, besides the positive things (but everybody's bodies are different). I have never had acne before taking this medicine, and now my skin is horrible, my sex drive is lower, I've been super sensitive to everything, and I cry almost every day about literally nothing. I also gained 10 pounds in the 3.5 months I've been taking it. I'm getting a new prescription ASAP!"

• End...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2015

For Endometriosis "I've been on other BCs before, so I knew it would take a few weeks to adjust. Migraines: week 1, I had two migraines with auras. I have had migraines in the past, but never with auras and never this bad. I kept getting migraines and headaches until I cut out all caffeine. Acne: I know every girl reacts differently to BC, but honestly, if anything, my acne got worse. I didn't really have a problem before this pill, but now I notice a few pimples every day. Pain: since I'm not on my period on this pill, the pain is 'lessened' but not gone. Instead, it's almost constant. Bleeding: I have been 'spotting' every day for over 2 months. Lately, I'm getting rashes and a bad smell because of wearing liners every day. For these reasons, I'm stopping."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2017

For Birth Control "At first, I thought this pill was great for me, due to needing a 'stronger' birth control for breakthrough bleeding and whatnot with a previous pill. I noticed my periods were a lot shorter and lighter, and the breakthrough bleeding wasn't an issue anymore, which was great! Shortly after, I started experiencing terrible headaches and nausea, despite taking it with a meal. I would wake up in the morning and not be able to eat or do anything... I also started breaking out more frequently. Then I started noticing it affect my overall mood. I feel like I turned into this terrible, moody, and mean person! I didn't feel like myself while taking this pill. Everyone's body reacts differently to medication, my reaction to this pill was absolutely terrible."

• You...
• April 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking Levora two years ago. First off, my face was very clear (with one or two pimples here and there). Once I started taking Levora, my face and back became covered in extremely painful cystic acne caused by the high levels of hormones. I would always have at least 2-3 on my face, as well as getting 2 near my period. My breasts went from a 34 B to a whopping 36 D within a year of taking the pill. Even though I took the pill at night, I would wake up with morning sickness where I could not eat and everything would make me nauseous. Levora did not help with my periods, except made them 5 days instead of 7, but they were always heavy. I've been off Levora for about three months, and my acne is completely gone, and I'm much happier."

• aen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 8, 2016

For Birth Control "This is the first and only birth control I've used, so I can't really compare it to anything else. However, my periods are lighter on Levora, but I do get worse cramps. For the first couple of months taking it, my breasts were tender, but that went away. Levora also caused me to have acne all the time. It's effective and has little side effects, but there might be something better."

• Cai...
• July 27, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 4 months, and I'm getting off of it ASAP. I am on month 4, and I have noticed my hair is falling out, I'm always angry, and my face looks like a pizza. I was on Accutane for acne last year, but this pill has caused all of my acne to come back. It's very depressing. I don't take it at the exact same time every day. Right now, I'm worried it's not even doing its job as a birth control because I am on day 3 of my period and have not started. Hate this pill."

• Anonymous
• April 20, 2012

"I had been on Levora for about 5 years. My insurance put me on that from Levlen (which I had been getting at PP when I had no insurance). The first few years were great-didn't really experience any weight gain, acne increases, moodiness, etc., and it prevented pregnancy as it should. In the last year or little more, though, my experience changed. Levora absolutely started killing my sex drive to the point where I couldn't care less if I had sex, lubrication was very low, and it also took longer to climax. My doctor switched me to Junel Fe, and after 1 month, I'm far happier than on Levora. I'm not sure if my body changed, how it reacted, but it certainly didn't like Levora at the end."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2011

For Birth Control "Levora was great for me. It is the first form of birth control I have been on, my period is lighter than it was. I did have some acne at first, but that went away... it was no worse than my face breaking out around my period. I stopped getting headaches the week before my period too. I was having to take Excedrin as soon as I woke up every morning."

• Gen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2021

For Birth Control "First month on this birth control, and so far I'm really enjoying it. I hope it stays this way (I've tried two other pills and an IUD and quit them all in less than two weeks). Only complaints are I have some water retention, some new acne that I normally don't get, and I'm a bit more emotional and have angry outbursts (basically, what I have during/before my period, but a bit more exaggerated with this pill). Plus, my period has been going on for three weeks now on this pill with no sign of stopping. I assume once my period is over, it'll all balance out. I'd recommend it to anyone over any other combination around. I hope it stays this good and only gets better."

• KKl...
• August 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I went on Levora because I wanted to skip and reduce my heavy periods as well as clear up my hormonal acne. At first, my acne cleared, but around 6 months later, my acne returned and seems to be worse, some actually cystic. My periods are still immensely heavy and around 6 days, but I skip my period for 3 months at a time, so I am thankful I have birth control to be able to only have it a few times a year. I get terrible cramps, and even my parents noticed that my moods are inconsistent and that my depression seems to have worsened. I have gained weight that is seemingly impossible to lose, and my sex drive is so low for a teenager. I'm going to stop taking it after this pack and see how my body reacts."

• c3c...
• July 29, 2013

For Birth Control "Had to stop after two months. I got depressed and suicidal, constantly crying. I'm normally an extremely happy person, laugh at everything. I got really bad body acne. Painful cramping."

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Levora for a month now. I have gained ten pounds, have acne on my cheek and back, and am experiencing spotting and cramps between periods. I can't stand this pill."

• 123...
• October 3, 2010

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for a little over a year. I have had no issues with it. My sex drive has increased. I have some cravings a week before my period, but that isn't bad. My acne has decreased."