Lo Loestrin Fe and Acne: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Bru...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2020

For Birth Control "I started Lo Lo a month after a partial hysterectomy and cystectomy only to prevent more tumors. The first three months I had several side effects such as loss of appetite, acne, mood swings, and irregular bleeding. By my sixth month, my body adjusted well except I would get my period around the time I should be ovulating or the 2nd week of the pack for around 5 days. I stopped taking Lo Lo because of the irregular bleeding and because it did not help me prevent tumors. I have an 8 cm mass in my ovary. So, I will give Taytulla a chance. Praying all goes well. As with any medication, you have to allow time for your body to adjust. Be strong!"

• Esh...
• January 14, 2015

For Birth Control "This is the best birth control. I had no side effects. Only switching due to high out-of-pocket cost. Experienced no weight gain, acne, mood swings, etc. If you can afford the out-of-pocket cost for this TIER 3 medication, then I definitely recommend it."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2020

For Birth Control "PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING LO LOESTRIN FE! My dermatologist had me on Yaz for 8 months for my acne. It was amazing until I got migraines. After that, my gynecologist switched me to Lo Loestrin Fe. Within two weeks, I started getting acne all over my body. I got my period before I finished all 28 pills, I got cramps, I became extremely irritable, and my period was heavy. I do not recommend this birth control brand. I don’t use birth control to prevent pregnancy, so I can’t speak for that. However, if you’re on birth control to regulate your cycle and help your acne, talk to your doctor about going on a different brand of birth control pills."

• Jos...
• September 8, 2015

For Birth Control "Negative side effects: 1. Weight gain: I'm very petite, and I work out at least 4 times a week. I track my activity using a Fitbit, and while taking this BC, my activity was actually higher than the previous month. That being said, I still gained about 7 pounds. My appetite increased, but not enough to justify this weight gain. By my calculations, I should have been losing weight due to higher activity levels. Additionally, the weight gain only occurred around my midsection, and I felt bloated and uncomfortable. 2. Mood swings: I rarely cry, and when I do, it's for good reason. With this BC, I wanted to cry over everything. 3. Acne: My skin was clear before taking this, and now I have cystic acne all over my forehead and cheeks."

• AJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2020

For Birth Control "I got on this pill to regulate my periods because I had mild PCOS. However, I will be switching pill brands since on this medication I have had cramps but no period, despite taking the pill regularly and at the same time. Apparently, this is common for this pill, but I prefer having a period. I also realized I gained around 10-15 pounds after getting on this pill, and getting the weight off is difficult. I grew fatter facially and in my stomach. I also noticed an increase of acne, not only on my face but also on my back, which has never been a problem before. I look forward to switching my pill in the next few days and hope for better results!"

• Nei...
• September 2, 2014

For Birth Control "This is my first month of using this birth control. I haven't had a period yet. I'm broke out in bad acne, having mood swings and depression, which I don't like. I stay angry at everybody. I'm on my last week of the pill. I'll never take this pill again."

• NYC...
• February 24, 2014

For Birth Control "I've only been on Lo Loestrin for a couple of months, but I am very pleased so far. With other pills (and I've been on plenty), I break out, gain weight, am extremely moody, but this one has been a breeze. My skin looks great, I haven't gained weight (my breasts are slightly bigger), and my mood is great. I think I finally found a pill that works for me. I also love that they offer a coupon card, which makes my payment $35!"

• Ash...
• October 14, 2013

For Birth Control "Loestrin Fe did a lot better than the 'Lo Loestrin Fe.' I only got this prescription because my insurance covers it, and it's similar to what I was taking before-just less hormones. (They apparently discontinued the birth control I used to take.) Since I've been on this one, I've been a little moodier, more acne, breast tenderness, and cramping without periods. I've lost weight and my cup/bra size actually got smaller. Honestly, it's starting to freak me out a bit because I haven't been this tender with a birth control, only while pregnant with my two children. I take it as it's prescribed-same time, every day, never skipping a dose. Hitting my 3rd month on it, no periods or spotting at all."

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2011

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 4 months, and I really like it. The first month, I had some breakthrough bleeding, but that has gone away. Now I have no periods at all, which I don't mind. No weight gain or bloating. I have had some acne, but it is minimal. It is worth the $45 a month I am paying."

• Sun...
• August 27, 2020

For Birth Control "I'm not too sure how to rate it, so I'm going with a 7. I am taking it for HRT and severe moods with PMS. It has helped my moods immensely! I am so pleased with this. However, I have acne now, and I never have acne, so I know it’s from this. I am on my second month. I am also finding it hard to lose weight, but this could be from drinking alcohol. I’m not fully sure. I will stick with it though, and I'm really hoping the acne and weight issues go away."

• Bro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2013

For Birth Control "I am in my last week of the 2nd pack. First, my period this month was only 3 days, which was awesome. I've never had a 3-day period before, EVER! However, the next week I had breakthrough bleeding for 11 straight days. The cramping was bad, and I had acne like crazy. I was supposed to have gotten my period yesterday, and it hasn't come yet, and I am never late. I know I'm not pregnant because I couldn't have any sex since I was bleeding nearly the whole month. I know I have to wait another month for everything to get normal. So let's just hope and pray for better results in the 3rd pack. Will update soon."

• Ali...
• January 10, 2014

For Birth Control "I read a few of the reviews on this page, and many said that in the first month or so, they had terrible acne! This is also true for me, but this is the only birth control I've been on where my skin is 100% clear after about month three! I also always suffered from severe mood swings with other birth control-crying over nothing, bouts of rage, extreme insecurity-but this is so much better. The only downside is that, for some reason, I am very tired, especially in the morning-it's almost impossible to wake up, even with 8 hrs. But the changes in my mood outweigh the tiredness! Great for people who have a lot of bad side effects with other birth controls!"

• Mis...
• January 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 2 years. Prior to this pill, I had the Implanon in my arm that worked well, but I was unsatisfied with occasional irregular bleeding. Most doctors, like mine, will tell you that there is nothing 'unhealthy' about not having periods (Google it), and that's what I wanted without getting my tubes tied. I skipped the inactive pills and have been doing so since beginning to take it. Two years later, I couldn't be happier. I experienced no weight gain, no breakouts, no mood swings, no cramps, but I never had bad cramps anyway. The only way I can even tell I'm taking it is because I haven't had a period, which has been awesome. Don't let negative reviews scare you away. It depends on the person!!"

• Jen...
• January 27, 2013

For Birth Control "I actually really enjoy this birth control. It's been the first and only birth control that I've tried, and I can't complain. I didn't gain weight, my acne didn't get worse or better, my sex drive is fine, and really, I didn't have any of the awful symptoms that typically accompany birth controls. The only thing that did happen to me was when I first began using Lo Loestrin, I had a different mood each week for the first month. One week I'd be sad, the next mad, the next happy, so on and so forth until my body got accustomed to what was happening. Now it's like I'm not even on anything!"

• Sma...
• April 7, 2014

For Birth Control "I loved this birth control! It has been the only birth control I've been on! The only complaint I have is that my breasts were hard as a rock the first month! I had no acne or weight gain, and my moods are stable. My periods are about 2 days compared to being 5 days."

• Ray...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control gave me the worst acne I have had in a long time, cystic acne all over my jaw and cheeks. It affects everyone differently, but I am now trying a different one after being on this one for 4 months. It was fine for mood."

• Ray...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control gave me the worst acne I have had in a long time, cystic acne all over my jaw and cheeks. It affects everyone differently, but I am now trying a different one after being on this one for 4 months. It was fine for mood."

• Aly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been taking this for 6 months. First, just let me say that ever since I started my VERY first pill, I have had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. Since the first pill until now, we have never worn a condom. I didn't even have my period until the 5th pack. My face cleared up, and I actually lost weight!! BUT I was always very tired and emotional. I've started having breakthrough bleeding and horrible acne. My insurance won't cover this, so I have to pay $60.00 a month. That's not bad, but I heard that you can get other ones for free. Because of the breakthrough bleeding, I am now switching to Sprintec 28. Everybody is different, give it a try!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2013

For Birth Control "I'm 26, first birth control pills I've ever used. I'm on my fourth month, getting close to starting the fifth pack. Pros thus far: no breast tenderness (they did increase in size), no acne (skin actually cleared up), no weight gain (I'm very active to begin with), no nausea or headaches, much lighter periods (prior to the pill, my periods were heavy enough where both a pad and a tampon were needed... Now a tampon alone is good enough!) Cons: ever since starting it, I've been having two periods a month... 15-day cycle and it's about two days longer than the period prior to taking this pill. The pros definitely outweigh the con, but I can't stand having two periods a month!"

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2019

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control ever. This is the second one that I have used. I switched birth control as I had bad mood swings on my first one. And I just felt I was lying to myself and others. So I switched. And it was awful. The first three months I knew my body had to get used to it, but I had very irregular periods. They would never come when I was on the last week of my pills. It would come in the first week of the next pack. Sometimes it wouldn’t come at all. I was on it for about five months until today. About three days ago, I broke out very badly. If I could put a picture up, I would. It is so painful and itchy. It’s all over my face. I can’t go to class because of how bad it is. My anxiety levels have been very high. I have been very depressed. And really haven’t felt like I have the energy to do anything. Please, if you are starting this pill, read these reviews. I wish I had when I first got them. It helps a lot."

• Kit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I absolutely love this birth control. My first birth control was newer and called Taytulla. It was awful and made me super depressed as well as worsened my acne. After that, I was so nervous to switch birth controls, but this one has made my life so much better! My periods are shorter, my anxiety has lessened than before I was even on birth control, and I don’t break out besides on my period. If it doesn’t work for others, remember it could work for you! I love this so much! (I also know a lot of people on it who loved it!)"

• eje...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2021

For Birth Control "My main reason for picking Lo Loestrin Fe was for PMDD along with heavy periods. I do have bipolar 1, and I take Lamictal along with various psych meds. I was told that the higher levels of estrogen in some pills can make the Lamictal less effective in managing bipolar. I was advised that in the event of experiencing a mood episode, to speak with my psychiatrist to have them increase the Lamictal dosage if my moods became symptomatic. However, as far as the bipolar aspect went mood-wise, I did not have any issues. It did improve my acne and controlled my facial hair growth. When I got off of it, my facial hair grew a lot more rapidly than it did on the Lo Lo. I was on Lo Lo for 4 months, and it did put 7 pounds on me. I’m not sure if this was weight gain or water weight. I did lose this after discontinuing the BC. My main reason for posting a review is to share my experience as a woman who takes Lamictal, as I always wondered what other women chose for contraception who have bipolar."

• 727...
• June 27, 2015

For Birth Control "I got this medicine in early January, it is now almost July. I LOVE IT. I am a migraine sufferer and have seizures, it was super hard to get me a birth control that I like (I've tried 7 other types). I wasn't allowed to have certain types due to the seizures, so they were limited. I didn't hear about Lo Loestrin Fe until I made my first appointment with a GYN. Now that I'm on it, no sore boobs, no moodiness, no weight gain, no acne. I got my period for the first time today (which is why I was researching if that happened to anybody else), but it's really light and seems like nothing to worry about. So I would definitely recommend it for anybody like me!"

• hol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2013

For Birth Control "After being on a rather absurd amount of birth controls in the past 6 years, this was the only one that didn't cause me to have yeast infections. Most OB/GYNs do not believe birth control can cause yeast infections, but after 30 days of remaining on Lutera and Diflucan, I believe mine was convinced. I was given Lo Loestrin, and I have not had a single yeast infection for 6 months. I don't feel as moody on this birth control, and my body acts as though I'm not even on birth control. This is a negative for me because I have no breasts without a high dose of hormones. Overall, I think it's wonderful, and I recommend this if you have the same issues as I experienced with other birth controls. I did experience acne when starting, on the second month, I had none."

• Fab...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 1, 2016

For Birth Control "Worst birth control ever! I was taking this pill for a little over a year, and yeah, I gained about 10 lbs and had breakouts, but the real issues were that it made me extremely irritable, emotional, as well as depressed. My sex drive became nonexistent, and I was having severe dryness, plus yeast infections. So I guess, yes, it completely worked as an effective birth control because I just didn't want to have sex, plus what boyfriend would want to have sex with their emotionally crazy girlfriend who is dry or having a yeast infection? Honestly, I've been off of it for 6 months, but I remember even after the first week off, my body was normalizing, and I felt radiant! Stay away from this pill! You've been warned."