"since my early teens, i have endured horrible cystic acne covering my face, back, and chest. after trying various vitamins, creams, and dieting strategies, at 17 i started taking a low-estrogen pill. my acne flared up even worse. i then diagnosed myself with producing large amounts of the male hormone androgen and switched to gianvi at 18. i have been on this pill for roughly 4 or 5 months, and have noticed a significant skin change. instead of producing large cysts, i now have smaller pimples and for that, i am incredibly grateful. however, i now have the average amount of estrogen in my system, and so, for this reason, i have noticed a significant weight change. i diet meticulously, and yet i have gained 15 pounds! will be switching pills"