"don&#039;t do it.  i went on this birth control because i was sexual active and i wanted something that would also minimize my breakouts. i would typically get a pimple a month. towards the last week of taking this pill my face broke out worse than it ever has. i had thousands of pimples. it was a mixture of small pimples which are called comedo and big cystic pimples along my jawline. i read reviews saying that you have to stay on the pills for at least three months then things will balance out. i took the pill for another month and things started to get even worse. i was so depressed and anxious. i stopped after my second pack and my face immediately started to improve. if you&#039;re not reacting well just stop don&#039;t wait. i&#039;m now on lo loestrin fe"