"i had been taking gildess(generic for loestrin) for over 2 years(&amp; never had an issue) up until the manufacturer discontinued it. it was at that time when i tried everything from blissovi, junel, microgestin. i&#039;ve never had an issue with acne unless it was my &#039;time of the month&#039; with 1-2 &#039;period pimples&#039;. my skin became acne prone as soon as i stopped taking gildess, to the point where i started getting cystic acne, even with upping my skincare routine &amp; rarely wearing makeup. i stopped immediately &amp; decided to give the loestrin fe 1/20 brand name a try. i&#039;m on my 2nd pill &amp; can already feel my face starting to break out again. stay away from this birth control. it&#039;s not worth the emotional/physical discomfort :("