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Amanda, USA
Jul 31st, 2009
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Pros:Skin completley clears up after 2 cycles. The only thing that has ever worked for me in over 15 years.
Cons:Total lack of sex drive!!
I have not gained any wait or had an increase in my appetite, but the lack of sex drive is frusterating.
Bottom Line:It is totally worth taking because it will clear your skin, especially if you have the kind of acne that causes cysts beneath the skin. Topical products will do nothing.
The down side is, when i went off Diane-35, my acne returned within 2 months.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Amanda has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous, sydney, australia
Jul 30th, 2009
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Pros:clearer skin especially for those with severe acne, bigger breasts, happier moods, mood control
Cons:bloated, alot more gassy.....lame, i think this does make me a bit hungrier....but im not sure, i used to always eat everything anyway.
Bottom Line:i used to have clear skin and then when i was 16 it just went haywire and i tried everything to try to clear it from products to minomycin to scar products to diets. Nothing worked and my acne continued to get worse, i had lots of redness all over my face and scars. The pimples also hurt a lot!

I would wear lots of civerage everyday to try to hide my acne.

one day my sister changed her pill to diane and decided it was not for her, so she offered me her unused 2 months.
I am now on my second month and althought my skin is not clear it is much better. I no longer get the really painful pimples, my redness has decreased a lot as well as the red dots. It does get a lot worse before it gets better but i have some fairly large pimples at the moment, but im not too worried for with diane im sure these will not return.

My breasts are also larger but often sore. Oh well worth the trade off!

So anyone who has tried everything and gives up....i recommend giving this
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:severe
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Kay, Portland, OR
Jul 30th, 2009
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Pros:Clearer skin, increase in breast size, regulated periods, birth control
Cons:Depression, mood swings, loss of sex drive, cellulite, extreme weight gain
Bottom Line:I'm 19 years old and I've been on Diane 35 for about a year now. I have to say that it really helped clear up my skin. I still get the occasional mild break out, but it isn't nearly as severe as before. You need to be patient though, because it took around 6 months for me to start noticing the changes in my skin. The first few months I used it, I would cry and get depressed for no reason and I couldn't figure out why. Also, I have gained about 15 lbs. since I have started using Diane. I have never had cellulite before, but now I'm starting to notice it on my butt and thighs. My advice would be to weight the pros and cons before you take Diane. I am personally going to get off of it, because the weight gain makes me really feel uncomfortable.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Kay has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Mel, Sydney, Australia
Jul 28th, 2009
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Pros:Clearer skin and birth control
Cons:I am a hormonal psychotic mess... Weight gain, bloating, cysts instead of acne
Bottom Line:Only take this pill if you can handle being a crazy lady! 2 months in my skin looked fabulous.... then.... I started getting cysts in place of pimples and my mood is all over the place! I've turned into a horrible, short tempered, crying person...

I'm only on this pill to reduce the side effects of a cervical ectroption and as soon as they cut the bastard out I'm getting off Diane-35...
Recommended:No
Usage:Mel has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Louise, UK
Jul 24th, 2009
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Pros:My mother is a dermatologist and has been treating my acne since I was 11. However, it was my gyno who "cured" my acne when he suggested this. It cleared up my skin considerably and I am NEVER oily! Also, I have lighter periods and bigger breasts:D
Cons:There are lots of risks with Diane and I have had some mysterious medical problems that may be connected to it. However this is just speculation. Also, when I tried to go off them my skin went crazy and I had to start again.
Bottom Line:I would recommend this to anyone with bad acne! I have tried for so many years all sorts of treatments, including diets, extractions, masks, products and nothing has worked. The reason was I had no idea I had a hormonal problem due to polycystic ovaries (A condition which is rare in young thin girls and usually goes by unnoticed). Bottom line was that my acne was caused by a hormonal inbalance and Diane is the only thing that has helped me. It has not cleared my skin completly but I have gone from having moederatly severe acne to having light acne (occasionaly worse with period break outs) This product is great! It also left my skin and hair oil free and my breasts went up a full cup in size! In the long term I dont want to use Diane because of the risks and side effects, However a 1-2 year treatment is ideal to help the skin reach its normal balance (less treatment time will not give lasting results)
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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selalelo makgoba, South Afica
Jul 21st, 2009
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Pros:no acne, only left with few spot,my sin is glowing and lighter periods
Cons:gained weight, lost interest in sex and a bit moody
Bottom Line:it work up to so far
Recommended:Yes
Usage:selalelo makgoba has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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April, canada
Jul 17th, 2009
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Pros:cleared my acne.. few smaller zits near period.
Cons:starting to wonder if it has made me a little moody/depressed?.. also have this bloated look in my tummy all the time.. although im 58 and 120 pounds.. maybe im just getting fat..
Recommended:Yes
Usage:April has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:35.00
Acne severity:light
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Bella, Canada
Jul 17th, 2009
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Pros:Great Skin! No severe emotional side effects.
Cons:Slight weight gain. Side effects started to show after 7 months on this pill
Bottom Line:Not a bad pill at all. I had a lot of success! Periods remained long (5-6 days), and after about 7 months, I began to notice slight side effects.
-Very emotional just before period (I guess this is normal, however I did not experience it during the first 6 months)
- Changes in sex drive
- Bloating
- Dryness
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Bella has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Veronica, South Africa
Jul 16th, 2009
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Pros:Clearer skin....Nooooo ances anymore
Cons:Low sex drive
Gained a bit of weight - i love it because i was very thin
Bottom Line:I hated my skin, but now i have my confidence back.
I have been on Diane before and it worked wonders. This is my sixth month this time and i''ll be off Diane and only use it when the need arises.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Veronica has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:very light
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Akasha, Trinidad and Tobago
Jul 15th, 2009
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Pros:Nil
Cons:insomnia, severe pelvic cramps, worse breakout while on the pill
Bottom Line:I felt worse with it
Recommended:No
Usage:Akasha has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:79.00
Acne severity:very light
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