"i started taking birth control mainly for acne. i&#039;ve had severe body acne since i was a teen. it&#039;s been so bad that i&#039;ve been embarrassed to wear clothes that even expose my shoulders since my skin resembles a dalmatian. i&#039;m 22 now and i&#039;ve tried all sorts treatments including head and shoulders, zinc supplements, ointments galore, and salicylic acid. none had a lasting change. 

then finally, i went on birth control for the first time. wow. at last. i am on week 3. no new acne, anywhere. my skin is even less oily, red, and irritated.

as a bonus, my breast seems fuller! i haven&#039;t had any mood swings, bloating or cramps. (i was very worried about that before). just exercise and stay positive!"