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Anonymous from Melbourne
June 3, 2010
| Pros | I did not get pregnant whilst taking this BC (as far as I'm aware). |
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| Cons | -Depression -I turned into a crazy bitch -Appetite increase -No increase in boob size. -Skin worsened for first month and then returned to light acne (what I was dealing with before starting Diane) |
| Bottom line | I started taking this for my skin and I saw no immediate or long term improvements. I took it for three months and after seeing little to no improvement in my skin coupled with hideous mood swings, general depression and slight weight gain I decided to give my script refill a miss. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
jenny from australia
June 2, 2010
| Pros | bigger boobs? if you can call that a pro? |
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| Cons | skin actually got so much worse. like 8 times worse. cystic acne spread from under my jaw line to around my mouth, and my cheeks. |
| Bottom line | i'm 24 and i have dry skin, not oily by any standard. i didn't expirience acne until last year, so the doctor assuming my only recent bad skin was caused by my hormones put me on Diane35 3 months ago. however as i said before my skin actually got worse. Now its only been three months, and i am wondering if thats normal, but the scarring the last few breakouts have left behind have devastated me. topical treatments do nothing, and i really do not want to resort to accutane. so today i'm going to see a chinese doctor. hes helped me with other things before when no one else could. i really wish this HAD worked for me, and i'm sure it will for others, i guess i'm not one of those lucky 'take the pill to fix you acne' people. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
keith860 from wa
June 2, 2010
| Pros | boobs got bigger again |
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| Cons | acne for 2 months of pills |
| Bottom line | hey im back doin the reviews again, iv been in the pills for two months but i still get pimples. its awful hope it will be gone after 3 months! |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $160.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous from Melbourne
May 30, 2010
| Pros | Boobs grew Skin cleared up somewhat |
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| Cons | Horrendous mood swings Weight gain |
| Bottom line | I was on Diane-35 for 3 months before I went back to my doctor and asked to be swapped onto Yasmine. It worked for my skin, which continued to clear up once I had changed onto Yaz. However, it made me awfully moody. I would cry over nothing and I was never in a good mood, I felt awful all the time. My boobs definitely grew a lot! But then again, I gained a bit of weight all over. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
Lisa from USA
May 18, 2010
| Pros | clear skin less oily |
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| Cons | acne comes back when you stop severe hair loss when you stop the pill weight gain |
| Bottom line | It is a wonderful pill to treat acne. However, it is not a cure. It just solves the problem when you are on it, but when you come off you end up same as before if not worse. The worst thing about this pill is that when you quit, you get the worst withdrawl effects. For me... I had severe hair loss. I lost almost 60% of my hair. Its been 6 months and still is falling out. Totally not worth it. There are many many women that this happens too, so you just have to weigh your options. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $40.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
Me from Amsterdam
May 17, 2010
| Pros | Clears acne Reduces oil production |
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| Cons | Takes a while to work (6 months) Acne will get worse at first Hair loss Acne will come back if you quit |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Nic
May 13, 2010
| Pros | Mostly Clear Skin Smoother Skin More even complextion Reduced oil production |
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| Cons | Decreased Libido Mood Swings Breast Tenderness |
| Bottom line | Diane 35 was recommended to me by a friend. I was specifically looking for a BC that would help my mild-sometimes moderate acne. I tried Yaz and Ortho before but Diane 35 worked the best to help clear up my skin. I used Diane 35 for 9 months and it really helped clear my skin, reduce oil production, and made my skin more smooth. I got lots of compliments on how nice my skin looked. I did not have any weight gain but I was already exercising 5x/week and eating healthy. I decided to go off BC because I really felt like the mood swings and decreased libdo were getting worse. I had read some reviews of women who had terrible side effects going off Diane 35. I had virtually none. My skin continued to stay clear for months after after I stopped using it and it is still better today than it was before I started BC. I still get a small pimple here and there but it's much more manageable. If my skin got a lot worse I would go back on Diane 35. I also recommend using organic unrefined cocconut oil at night. It helps reduce acne scares and helps prevent new zits because it has natural anti-bacterial and anti-inflamatory properties. I suggest using this 4-5 times per week only at night. Your skin will feel a little greasy but that should be expected. The bottom line is that everyone responds to BC differently. It took me a few times to find the right one. You need to give it at least 3 months to see if it works. Now I'm not on any but I believe that my skin is better now because I was on it. The experience also made me realize that my skin (and no one else's!) will never be perfect but it's the inside confidence is what makes you shine! People aren't looking at your pimples as much as you think they are! You are your own worst critic. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
San C from Singapore
May 13, 2010
| Pros | Increased breast size, glowing skin, no PMS, no menses! |
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| Cons | Reduced sex drive (but good for single women who needs no sex!) |
| Bottom line | The first month I took Diane35, I already felt good. I saw a big improvement in my skin - a glowing face and no acne on my back. Plus, my breasts seem to "swell" a bit more, I don't have mood swings or depression due to PMS, and I don't see any weight gain. I'm happy that I have a reduced sex drive as well because I am single currently and do not wish to have too high a libido ;) I'm on my second month now and happy. Note: on the first month, I had spotting (irregular bleeding),but now it totally stopped. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
maaya from Sydney, Australia
May 11, 2010
| Pros | clearer skin slightly fuller breasts |
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| Cons | moodiness weight gain |
| Bottom line | I have used this for 6-8 months now and I do have clearer skin than before. However, that being said it did get worse the first few weeks and to be honest with you, you really have to be very patient to see the results. My skin was so bad and after 3 months of using it i did not see much difference and did consider stopping it. But I did not have any back ups so I thought well, let me just keep using and hoping. After about 6-7 months of using it, now my skin seems more even, and I have less breakouts. I cant help the acne scars and spots already on my skin, but now when I apply foundation it looks even, and people think that it is my actual skin. Yes, I did initially experience much more moodiness than I do now, lost sexual appetite for a while, and gained a few pounds (which I did not mind since I am an AU size 6) but I still fit in my clothes. I think if you are aware that these are the side effects and take charge as to not let it affect you, it actually works. I also used a gel called Differin 0.05% prescribed by a doctor alongside when I started the pill. Although I do not use it now. My GP also recently advised me that using QV cream as moisturizer can also do wonders for your skin and I have started using it. It is available in stores and pharmacies. It is great especially for dry skin. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $21.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Kelly from Australia
May 10, 2010
| Pros | Cleared up acne Blackheads almost all gone Skin and hair less oily Oral contraceptive Didn't have to use all those topical acne potions and lotions |
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| Cons | Side effects that started 12 months after commencment of Diane 35. Blurred vision Mood changes Decrese in libido Slight weight gain (4kg) |
| Bottom line | My Dr prescribed Diane 35 for my hormonal acne. At first I tried the cheapo version of this pill which gave me extremely bad migraines. I went back to the Dr and she said to try actual Diane 35. This worked beautifully for the first (approx) 12 months, my pimples almost completely went. I would get maybe 1 or 2 small pimples a month instead of the 5 to 10 new pimples a day before Diane 35. For once in my life I was happy with my skin. I then started to get weird side effects after those 12 months including headaches, blurred vision (I thought I needed Glasses) and increased vaginal discharge and itching. I thought I had a STD, so I had all the STD tests, which all came back negative. My Dr could not tell me what this could be caused from, so I came to the conclusion the only thing it could be was the pill. So I went off Diane 35 and those side effects have gone completely. I also have felt my mood has been alot better since being off the pill, I feel alot happier and seem to have more energy. However my skin has gone feral since being off the pill, the pimples, blackheads and oil are back at full force. I would recommend women try Diane 35 for great skin but be aware of side effects which can be different for everyone. So now I'm back on the search for something to help my skin....again!!! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $18.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
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