Hi! I am nearing the end of pack 2 of ortho cyclen and while I know I need to give it at least three months, I'm getting a little annoyed at my progress (Got an annoying ovulation breakout)
So my questions are
1) I noticed that although I am still getting new blemishes, my skin is a lot drier. Does this indicate that it will work? Did anyone else see a reduction in oil before they started to clear?
2) How many months do you stay on a bc pill to give it a chance but not waste too much time? I want to give it at least 2-3 packs, but should I change after the third pack and no progress?
3) does birth control stop ovulation and ovulation breakouts? I got them my first month and now during my second. Will they stop eventually?
I don't think 2-3 months is enough time to give a birth control pill. You should see improvement by then (like the drier skin), but it can take up to 6 months to see the full effects that a pill will have on your acne. Also, most pills will probably not stop all your acne unless they are an anti androgen.
Diane is generally the most effective for acne, but it also comes with a much higher risk of blood clots and heart failure. That is why it is banned in the States, and so far as I know they no longer sell it in France either due to deaths. So, I would give the ortho a chance before jumping on the Yaz or Diane train. I use Diane, and I do think it is effective for those who struggle with serious hormonal acne, but I am always quite concerned about the risks.
