Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

This is the first product I have used that actually clears my skin, the improvement is slow, but definitely visible! Although stomach cramps are bad and it takes a long time to work, it's still good. I have tried everything from dove soap, to differing, to cetaphil, to prescription pills, masks, chemical peels, proactiv, nothing worked, but the Diane 35 does.

I was put on Dianne by my doctor to get rid of my acne. I was told I wouldn't start seeing results until 3 months had passed. I have been on it for just over 3 months and I'm still seeing nothing, so I was just wondering how long it took to work for everyone else? Because judging by these reviews, it seems to do the trick for the majority of people. My acne keeps me from doing so much, and its the reason for my insecurity and low self esteem. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that it will work. It did make my boobs bigger, which is great.

I put on weight when I first started using Diane 35 - I think mainly because my appetite for food in general as well as chocolate greatly increased.-I rarely ate chocolate before-now I can eat a block in a sitting. My skin did clear though -considerably. My Dr is pretty good and I went in as soon as I started getting sore pimples as my mum used to have acne so spotted it right away. I went on the pill a week later so I have very minimal scarring and I only get the occasional "acne pimple" when I stop for my cycle. I do get normal pimples still-fairly often but they're not that bad. My bf is the sweetest guy in the whole world but his patience is wearing thin with my complete lack of libido :( I just don't feel like it and when it does happen it's still not that great- it feels like something's missing now? I've used it for about 9 years and I'm 24.

My doctor put me on this for about 3 months just to clear up my skin, then switched me to Tricyclen-LO (a lower-hormone birth control). Whenever my acne flares up (due to stress, etc.), I go back on Diane-35 for a month or two. This combination works like a charm, and I often receive comments about how nice my skin is, even from strangers! And switching to a lower-hormone pill reduces my mood swings. That said, I've recently gone off any birth control pills, and my acne is so bad now, I'm worried about scarring. I'm seeing my doctor soon, and will ask for Diane-35 again.

actually I have started using diane 35 when i was 17 to regulate my menses but I really surprised when I noticed how much my skin was getting better and all mentioned that, I used it about one year but when I stopped my skin became bad again Now I back on it again cos I want my skin comeback as before though I didnt get free-facial hair but I worried about future when I want to marry and get pregnant (Iam sorry for my bad english cos Iam Asian i hope you understand everything)

Works well,

If you need something to clear up your skin then go for it.

You have to weigh the lesser of evils which changes with each individual. The side effects were noted at least after 6 months of usage.

A lot of people here are concerned about their libido, but i find out of all the hormonal contraceptives i've tried (this is the 5th brand) this downplays my libido the least. It's been 5 months and the improvement in my skin is amazing. From complete face breakouts to 1-3 whiteheads a month (during my week off). Even my blackheads and pores are behaving and i can't wait to see the improvements in a years time. (I read in a medical journal that after 3yrs, 91% of trials saw complete clarification on their complexion!) I barely need to take care of my upper lip or chin ... even my legs! I've never been happier with any of the other contraceptives i've tried! I completely recommend it!

To be honest I don't know how much of a role the diane 35 itself played in clearing up my skin. I've been using it for 5 months (along with minocycline the antibiotic, and 2 topical creams: stieva and clindoxyl). The use of 4 prescriptions over 5 months has made my skin flawless!! If you have moderate to severe acne like I did, diane 35 alone will probably not do the trick. Ask your dermatologist for a few prescriptions to target the problem on all levels. Birth control of all kinds will improve your skin, so why not add this to your regime. I did not experience any weight change or any change in cup size. I did feel a decrease in libido.This doesn't mean it's ruined my ability to be turned on, just that I don't feel particularly sexual most of the time if that makes sense. I will probably not continue on Diane 35 once my dermatologist confirms I don't need it.