Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

So my acne hasn't cleared after 2 months, but I can defo see it is improving. Spots aren't as big and sore and less on my cheeks and forehead. still alot around the chin, jaw line and neck - which are getting smaller and not as long lasting. The first month i thought I NEED TO COME OFF THiS !!! I put on 5kg, it's all gone on my boobs and hips. My boobs were soo sore and tender to the point all my bras were uncomfortable to wear, I felt sick after most meals , especially in the mornings after taking the pill. I was very emotional and irrate , so moody I've never been like that before - It actually was so bad it actually broke up my friendship with someone because of my outbursts!!! Bloating is really bad , I feel very full all the time. The sore breasts, mood swings and sickness has subsided a lot. I feel like my hormones went wild at first and now its settling. I still have not lost the weight I have gained and I am still bloated. But I am hoping they will settle and my skin will clear. I'm going to persevere with it for a couple of months to see if it does clear up my acne. But so far there is more cons than pros for me! I will review again at a later date xx

I was on this drug for around 4 months, and it ended up clearing up all my acne and I had much finer skin (most noticeably the size reduction of facial pores). However, I only started noticing a significant difference at around 1.5 months into the course; thinner/finer skin, smoother appearance and feel, especially around the nose area. However one of the major downsides after 1-2 months of consumption of the drug was the weight gain, as well as the build-up of cellulose and fat around the thighs, lower waste, face(cheeks started to bloat significantly), and an increased layer of fat above the abdomen. I strongly DO NOT recommend this product to those who are insecure or relatively sensitive about their body weight. Only resort to this drug if you are suffering from severe acne. There are other drugs out there that can improve your skin and not cause you to bloat.

I had severe cystic acne that persisted for years. I tried everything possible-antibiotics, accutane, topical treatments, ProActive, even other oral contraceptives! NOTHING worked! My doctor decided it must be hormonal and put me on Diane-35, It took 3 months for anything to change but once I hit the 3 month mark all of a sudden the texture of my skin changed and the pimples started to disapear. I couldn't believe it!! Diane 35 worked so well for me. I tried going off 2 years later (was having some mood swings-may not have even been the Diane) and the acne returned after being off it a couple of months and so I went back on and on I will stay... I have to put effort into getting a pimple now... people who didn't know me when I had bad skin are always asking how I keep such clear skin all the time. TRY IT!!! and give it at least 3 months to start working.... even longer DON'T get discouraged, I was there once and won't ever go back! DIANE DIANE DIANE

I've been on Diane for 7 years. I suffered from extremely bad cramps and mood swings during my period. That combined with the cystic acne all over my face made my life hell. Diane solved all my problems without side effects (other than the sex drive). It really improved my quality of life because my face no longer feels like it's got a layer of oil on it all the time(gross) and I don't need to spend 1.5 hours in front of the mirror every morning covering my face with makeup to look "normal."

Its working gr8 4 me bt try it 4 urselves.

i had to stop taking this pill before i was going to go crazy!!! It completely changed my mood! I took it for one month and have never felt so depressed and down and was crying for no reason. I would rather have a face full of pimples than feel the way i did. This is my fifth day off it and im starting to feel like myself again! However, everyone is different and if you want to put up with the depression to finalise the your skin condition, than go for it!

Works good for skin problems.. I have not noticed any side effects yet, but from what I've read I would only suggest going on this birth control for a few months..

I've been on it for a single cycle and can already see and feel improvements (just waiting for my old acne to fade). Skin and hair are not oily at all; hair on my arms and legs seems finer and more sparse; period is regular (finally)

I stop it for three months last year, and by October I started having breakouts. You must be prepared to take them for the rest of your life.

started using 3 months ago , gained a few pounds but now I'm losing them again.Great for acne, I would get breakouts 3 weeks out of the months now maybe one pimple in a month! I haven't seen my skin this way since I was a teenager.