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I've been on Yaz for about.. 1.6 years now. My doctor prescribed it because she believed I had PCOS (one symptom being the cruel black random hairs women should NOT have). I also expressed to her my discomfort with my facial acne.. and so onto Yaz I was put.

Anyhow. My face gradually got better... and better. The oiliness of my skin never decreased though, and I can bet I'd win a contest for oiliest face. Over this past summer, my face was so incredibly clear... even mother nature couldn't believe it and decided to throw nasty breakouts my way at the start of this past August. It has taken a major toll on my self-esteem, and often a night I've just sat and cried (and this no-doubt worsened my problem).

I can't decide what this sudden breakout is all about. Is it possible my body has just become "immune" to Yaz and it is no longer doing it's job? But my periods are still so heavenly, if that's the case. 4-5 pleasant days, no bloating, no problems at all. So it seems the Yaz is working properly...

Or.. could it be that school started up in August and the stress is causing this mess? It's rather confusing. My skin care regimen hasn't changed, so that isn't it. I wash with Aveeno foaming cleanser in the morning, followed by a witch hazel toner, and then spot treatment with BP. I use those little blue oil-absorbing sheets by Clean-N-Clear (things are a miracle..) throughout the day, and then the same regime at night exept for the self-foaming pads by Aveeno which gently exfoliate.

Any ideas?.. I know, it's a lot of info.. So, any responses are greatly appreciated.