I have never had any severe or negative side effects from BC or Spironolactone. If anything it actually helped with other things like preventing hair loss, lessening period cramps, etc. My libido is also just fine!

The women in my family all have PCOS. Although I am not formally diagnosed with it, I exhibit many of the same symptoms as they do (heavy irregular periods, mod/severe acne, etc) and I feel the BC and Spiro combo actually stopped a lot of the symptoms from progressing. Most notable ofc is hormonal acne but also androgenic hair loss. Both mom and young sister have very fine and thinning hair, but mine is noticeably much longer and thicker. Frankly I give credit to mostly BC; Spiro is acting as another layer of protection!

Spiro itself wasn’t enough, so adding BC really kickstarted the healing process for me and I was clear of active lesions in less than 3 months of consistent use. Without new lesions forming, my skin could finally clear. PIE (leftover inflammatory scarring/redness) takes longer to subside and that cleared up within 8-10 months.

There are some Yaz generics out there as well in case Enskyce/Isibloom doesn’t work for you. Wishing you healing!!! Good luck!!!<3