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3.6/5
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3.0/5
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Anonymous
Aug 21st, 2009
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Pros:works....
Cons:NIGHTMARE...
major breakout after coming off it
Bottom Line:acne is genetic in my family, so when i went to the family doctor to finally keep it under control, she gave me "quick-fix" diane 35. this pill should be called death 35. after one month of feeling heavy, hungry and can you say initial-break-out-from-hell as well as reading countless reviews on the danger this pill causes, i decided to come off it. acne therapy indeed! after only being on one month of this pill my face had twice the acne i had to begin with, and ratehr than being concentrated in one area like it was, it was everywhere.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderate
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Seashell, Netherlands
Aug 18th, 2009
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Pros:Clear Skin, Less oily skin.
Cons:Water retention
Bottom Line:I suffered from acne since I was 15, until one year ago, it got really bad. I had used a lot of treatments including tons of antibiotic and it never helped. Until my doctor gave me diane35 about one year ago. In the first 3 months nothing happened. But after that the skins get better and better. Now my skin has no acne, even though i put much less effort to take care of it (I dont go to facial anymore, and it's sure safe money). I gained +/- 3 kgs since i take this pills from water retention, and it is much harder to make muscle. (I train in the gym almost everyday +/- 2 hours a day). I think it is a trade off for losing the acne.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:3.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous
Aug 18th, 2009
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Pros:none
Cons:This has actually increased my acne dramatically!
Also weight gain.
Bottom Line:DOES NOT WORK.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Sasha, Manila, Philippines
Aug 16th, 2009
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Pros:Great Skin, Less oilyness:-)
Cons:mood swings
Bottom Line:i have to try it first
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Sasha has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:very light
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ioio, france
Aug 15th, 2009
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Pros:so far none positive ouh it could be the reduced menstrual flow
Cons:mastalgia, lit nausea, depression(it s worst now), dizziness, spots
Bottom Line:i hated my acne and consulted a doctor that said to take this pills......
Recommended:No
Usage:ioio has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderate
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Eri, Australia
Aug 14th, 2009
How well it works
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Pros:Clear skin
Cons:severe weight gain, back pain, headaches, cellulite, stretch marks on thighs, immense increase in appetite, yeast infection, depression, anxiety, gas, bloating
Bottom Line:I never thought I'd write an online review. But after reading all these others I think i'd like to share my experience. I have been on diane for 7 months and re side effects are getting seriously intolerable. I have gained 9kgs, used to be so tiny and now I have cellulite on my thighs!!! None of my clothes fit me anymore and as soon as I eat something in the morning my stomach bloats and stays that way all day, it's so uncomfortable! It cleared my skin but these side effects definitly outweigh clearer skin. Everyday has become a battle! It's too strong a pill, too unnatural for your body. I can't wait to feel normal again once I'm fake hormone free!!
Recommended:No
Usage:Eri has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:60.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Jess, Australia
Aug 14th, 2009
How well it works
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Pros:It is amazing for your skin, but it took 3-4 months for the effects to fully sink in.
Cons:Bigger breasts (went from B to D), bigger hips, weight gain, bloating
Bottom Line:I am about to go off Diane for the first time in 3 years. I love what it has done to my skin- it is now absolutely flawless after originally having a few pimples.

I am changing from Diane to the Nuvaring because I am sick of the effects it has had on my weight. My breasts have grown a massive amount and my hips have become larger. I am wanting to have a break from all of these hormones and see whether my weight gain is associated with Diane. If my skin suffers though I will probably go back on it.

Sadly, no contraceptive is perfect.
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:light
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Claire, Thailand
Aug 12th, 2009
How well it works
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Pros:Bigger boobs and butt, better skin, lesser cramps during period, good birth control.
Cons:Alot of cellulite on butt and legs, weight gain, occasional mood swings, also alot more gassy.
Bottom Line:I've been on Diane 35 for about 2 years now. I first noticed the weight gain but nothing of other symptoms like moodiness or cellulite. I began to notice these cons during the second year of my taking the pill so I discontinued for a few months to see if I could tell the difference.

I lost all the weight I had gained over the past year in about 2 months, my skin remained the same and I was a little more in control of my emotions but not enough that really affected me. After a few months a took the pill again as it was simply the easiest form of birth control available and I wanted to gain weight anyway, but after a couple months I noticed the cellulite. I'm 21 years old, about 100 lbs and I live a relatively healthy lifestyle, I've never had experience with cellulite before so I was very surprised to see it on myself and immediately began checking the internet to see if this could be a side effect of the pill. I'm trying to decide now to go off it again or not.
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:very light
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Anonymous
Aug 9th, 2009
How well it works
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Pros:Clear skin and larger breasts
Cons:Total loss of sex drive, cellulite on bum and tops of legs, mood swings, weight gain
Bottom Line:I was put on Diane 35 5 months ago as I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I haven't noticed any change in my periods, they're still same as before, however I have noticed a change in my moods. I get really bad anxiety, tight and panic like feelings in my chest and I keep bursting out in tears for no apparent reason. My skin wasn't really bad before but it is perfectly clear now, however I have now noticed celulite on my bum and thigs, I'm sure it's getting worse (but I have read that this can be a result of the PCOS). My breast have got larger but they are constantly tender which is not so great and I have lost my sex drive which is causing problems in my relationship so for that reason I'm considering changing this pill.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:very light
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Sara, NZ
Aug 8th, 2009
How well it works
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Affordability
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Pros:nothing, i've been on this pill for almost 3 months and no changes in pimples
Cons:none
Bottom Line:i am unsure if it is going to work. i have facial, chest and back acne and so far no improvements! :( if anyone has experienced the same things please post a comment!
Recommended:No
Usage:Sara has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:moderate
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