I have recently noticed my gums have been bleeding more than usual...at first I thought I was brushing too hard or my toothbrush was vibrating too fast (I use those electric ones from Costco)... but then I googled and apparently there is a link between hormone levels changing and increased blood flow to the gums? Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this

Hi I'm on my first and a half month of birth control and am breaking out much more than usual on my cheeks!! I saw you broke out in your second month also... Did it ever clear? And when did u see improvement? Thanks(:

Hi there! Yes, things seemed to improve after the 3 month mark, and then definitely after the 6 month mark. I still break out, but birth control has helped significantly with the hormonal breakouts (although I can't remember which one I was on when i posted this, I am currently on Ocella which is generic of Yasmin) actually, the biggest thing that has helped me is switching to an all-natural skin care routine - I use the oil cleansing method to wash off makeup, cleanse with raw honey, an ACV toner infused with essential oils, and then a serum made with grapeseed oil and essential oils. This has made the most difference in my skin, even more than being on birth control. Hope this helps!