Diane 35 was actually meant for reducing acne, and not indicated as birth control. But then someone figured out it could work as both. However, studies suggest that Diane 35 carries a much higher risk of blood clots.

You could try Ortho-Cyclen, as it has the same hormones in it as Ortho Tricyclen, only in monophasic form.

Yeah, that may be a good idea. Is Ortho-Cyclen good for acne though? I was on ortho tri cyclen and loved it for my skin (except there would be no use going back on it to skip periods since it's triphasic).