Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

i used to go through about 2 weeks a month with bad acne right around my period and then my skin would clear up for about a week or 2, now while taking Diane 35 my skin just looks consistantly bad through the whole month instead of clearing up. I don't know if I need to be on it longer but so far I am not really satisfied

I have been on diane for four months and my skin only got worse. I only had little pimples and now i have huge cystic pimples that never go away. I have now changed to Yasmin (more expensive)and have noticed a difference alresdy. I guess everyones different.

I initially went on diane35 for severe period pain which was so severe I'd lose all feeling in my legs and become delirious. I also struggled with acne, having tried every over the counter product, as well as natural remedies and therapies such as homeopathic treatments and chinese medicine. I have been on this pill for 2 years, my period pain and acne were gone after finishing the first pack. However I finally realised that it is this pill that has given me extreme anxiety, depression and hair loss. Worse than this are the suicidal thoughts. For so long I thought I was losing my mind due to family issues, but i now know for certain it's due to diane35. I'm really annoyed it has taken me 2 years to finally work this out, but i'm glad I know now. After doing all my research on the internet I can't believe it's still allowed to be prescribed in Australia or anywhere else for that matter. for anyone thinking of taking diane35 -DON'T. Do your research first. You will be shocked at the SEs

I'm crying as I write this post. Diane 35 ruins my skin. I have been on the medication for 1 whole year now and while most of my acne has dissapeared, I have developed severe eczema and rosacea. I'm only 18 years old and starting to see wrinkles. I'm sure it's because of this pill as I didn't change my routine/diet at all. I'm still on DIane, because the negative reviews when stopping the pill scare me. But how much worse could it get? My skin looks worse than ever, completely ruined. I hoped my skin would clear up after 6 months, it didn't. Not sure what to do now. I don't go outside anymore and skip a lot of classes in college because of the fysical/mental pain.

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.

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...

well, i havnt been using diane 35 for that long...its been only two weeks so i hope everything works out better as the weeks go on. Ive been noticing more pimples! which is super frusterating and then being stressed out over them probably gives me more lol. i also broke out on my back when i didnt even have any pimples there? but i think its just my body reacting to the hormones and then itll even out after a couple more weeks of getting use to and then itll be fine, my acne wasnt bad in the first place..i just had these little bumps that would apear on my forhead and chin and ive had them for so long that i just want them to go away! i really hope in the next couple weeks it starts to go away:) thatd be cool!

its not a miracle pill, at least not for everyone. I have been so frustrated since taking this pill and i hope someone has gone through a similar experience. I need the re-assuarance that its all going to be ok in the end.

I was originally on Yasmin, but due to the hyperpig I switched to Diane 35. After 1 month and 2 weeks I quit. I couldnt stand the mood swings. I was SO irritable. I know spotting is normal, but ALL the sides were terrible, especially the initial 5 pounds that I could not lose. I felt so squishy from the bloat, like I needed to be popped. Plus I felt almost prickly...hard to explain but you know the feeling when you dont shave your legs for several days? Thats how my whole body felt. This pill just wasnt right for me.

It cleared up my skin & kept it under control for the 6 years I took it. I decided to get off after I got married and it's been just over a year, and my acne is coming back. However, I refuse to go back on Diane 35. I feel very fortunate to not have experienced any of the serious health risks/potential side effects during the time I took it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll find a more natural, safe & lasting solution.