Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

I've just recently started taking Chelsea-35 (generic brand) this month due to my PCOS. I've tried everything to cure my cystic acne around my chin and jaw line. I'm a vegan who eats very clean, I've tried so many over the counter products as well as antibiotics. I've been trying to cure this naturally but there is no hope when it comes to dealing with hormones. My doctor said I should take accutane but I'm so against taking it. It seems to be a short term cure rather than a long term one. Diane-35 was prescribed and the first week, my acne seemed the die down. Now, on my third week, my face has completely exploded. I avoid mirrors in public and really don't like looking at myself in the mirror at any point in time. I seriously can't bare how my face looks. From what I've read, this OCP seems to take an average of 4 months to kick in but I just want a fast solution! I feel so awful about myself but I think (and hope) this is the right solution and I just need to be patient. Any advice or similar situations?

It makes me immaculately beautiful for a year i was on it but it came with a curse, I lost my BF for 3 years, my Friends and family because of this pill. It makes me crazy and delusional. Completely become a different person. Totally not worth it. BEWARE of this product!!!

I have been on & off this for 7 years now, it DOES make you gain weight. And quite rapidly. I am naturally aeound 43-44kg but whilst on it will fluctuate up 2-3kgs (on a small person is quite noticeable). The lack of sex drive is the one that has really affected my relationship. My boyfriend is wonderful & we try hard but most of the time it's just not happening. I will credit this drug though for clearing up the bout of cystitis I had. I have PCOS & the first symptom was after going 18years without even one pimple suddenly in 2 weeks I had dozens of cysts.... diane took a while but got rid of them, everytime I had gone off it they have come back. So side effects will actually not deter me, i will stay on it until a better alternative is developed

Actually i'm having PCOS,when i was 15 years old,doctor advice me to take this pill..at first i was not realize that tis pill is good for skin...i on Diane until i 24 years old.many friends told me my skin was pretty smooth and suggested tat i can be a beautician.I'm very proud of it. But...3 months ago i tried to get off this pill..my god...my acne all crazy breakout..unable to control.I really very regret to stop this pill because of my acne, i rejected my boyfriend who wish to marry with me.How i'm going to have my wedding with this ugly face..I totally no confidence to face ppl,after work, only hide at home because everyone keep on asking me abt my acne.. Now i come back to Diane..having second pack now...i hope it really can work on me soon..i can;t see any improvement.acne keep on breakout and having a lot of acne scars.Everyday i worry abt it and i cry..i really hope it can work...anybody know that is it Diane take long time to see the improvemant? how long is it?

Diane 35 was recomended to me by my dermatologist. I was on Yaz with no bad symptoms. I switched to Diane 35 to help get rid of my acne. It wasn't all over but my forehead and chin would get these terribly painful cystic like pimples. So far its been over a month and my skin is slowly clearing up but for me the cons are outweighing the pro's. I have gained about 13 pounds in a month. I have always weighed between 105-108 and right now I'm at 122!!!! It is ridiculous! And decreased sex drive! So sorry ladies but I suggest another option!

I have been on this medication for 4 months now. I have seen positive results for what i have been taking it for, facial hair. My acne cleared too. However, periods definitely don't get easier, i have massive headaches everyday, major thirst and most importanly weight gain!!! I have never been so fat in my life! i have gained over 13 pounds! I would rather recommend YAZ- which my sister is currenly taking and will be most likely switching too.

My family doc recommended Diane-35 after having tried everything over the counter and other prescribed drugs. I took it for 4 mths then stopped. It worked then but the acne came back soon after I stopped. When I started visiting my present dermatologist, she insisted that it would work and prescribed it. I have been taking it now for 5 mths and if anything, the acne is worse. Huge painful pimples and even after 2 facial peels, my skin still looks awful. In addition, my legs feel cramped and I have put on weight. As a matter of fact, I am on a combination of diane-35 and doxycycline and some other med I am supposed to take for the first 12 days of the pill. uite frankly, results vary. It works for some, it doesn't for others. I am giving it another month and if things don't change, I am getting off. It would be nice to have a little desire for sex. That too has lessened significantly.

I started taking Diane 35 to help prevent my acne, even before having a boyfriend. Then I got pergnant immediately when I decided to stop taking it because my was acne already healed. I also have lower libido (sex drive) ever since I took Diane. Me and my husband only have sex 3 times at most per month, and I only get aroused once out of those 3. Take Diane 35 if your only goal is to get rid of your pimples, but if you're in a relationship, try other birth control ways instead, like condom or IUD. The sex drive is needed by our partners, we have to accept that fact.

I've only been on the pill for 10 days and already people are telling me how great I look , my face is clearing up and glowing , I'm very happy! I'm hungrier than before , but that's not bad for me cause I'm 5ft 7 in and I weigh 108 pounds , so a few extra pounds should help me look better. I am having some mood swings and at night I get headaches , but until now that's all I really have to say about it. I'll come back and let you all know how the final results turne out . I'm 35 and have been struggling with the acne for quite some yrs. , tried just about everything , so I'm very excited!

My biggest problem is that i fel extremely fat and I can't ever control my appetite. Although I am not hungry i jsut always want to eat and i get ajor cravings. Acne is getting worse.