"i started taking this birth control in september when my acne started to become uncontrollable. it has helped immensely with my hormonal skin issues. however, i started breaking out along my cheeks where i had never previously broken out before. i realized this area was related to stomach issues and read that birth control can kill the good bacteria in the stomach lining. if you&#039;re experiencing break outs along your cheeks i highly recommend taking a probiotic daily in conjunction with your birth control! it has helped immensely!! my skin is looking so much better! however, each month i seem to get really depressed right before the week of the placebo pills and am hoping this side effect subsides!! just be very wary of this!!"