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ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

Hi Lindsay,   Did you have any breakthrough bleeding or weird cycles while you went through this process? I am in a similar situation to you, been on birth control for over ten years, dying to g...

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14 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

Hi lindsay,   Regarding your last post, I'm curious why you started the supplements if you had no major breakouts during the weaning process? I am currently weaning off diane 35 and still decidi...

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14 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

Hi lindsay,   Regarding your last post, I'm curious why you started the supplements if you had no major breakouts during the weaning process? I am currently weaning off diane 35 and still decidi...

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14 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

lindsay, what brand of vitex do you take? what dosage? l'eremita, it's going ok, I have a bit of redness today but no cysts. I'm down to half a pill after 3 months.     Oh wow!!! At least n...

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14 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

Oh lindsayb1, just to clarify, you didn't start your supplement regiment until after you had completely weaned yourself off and were not taking any pills any more, correct?     You're exact...

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14 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

I've been trying to read about weaning off the pill and I read somewhere that it might be dangerous to cut the pills because they are coated, and when you cut them, you are exposing your body to the p...

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14 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

I've been off the pill April 2010 after being on it for 3+ years...........I had no major breakouts coming off, and no major breakouts to this day.........I get a few spots every now and then, but not...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

lindsayb1, did you tell your dermatologist first that you were gonna wean off of the bcp?? did your dr say weaning off would be helpful? cause i might tell my dermatologist that i wanna try weaning of...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

Hey lindsayb1,   Did you notice weight loss from weaning off the pill? If so, how far along? Did you notice any weight gain from taking your supplements? Thanks!     Hi,   HONES...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

lindsayb1, thank you so much for posting about this - it made me feel the slightest glimmer of hope that I too can get off bc pills! I've been on them for 11 years, am 29 now and still get acne! I don...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

The yogurt seems weird to me, wouldn't that clog your pores? Can you tell us more about these supplements, how much you take, side effects, what they actually do, etc? Thanks!   Hi.. i origina...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

Hi lindsay can i ask what brand yogurt you use and do you leave it on your face all night? Are you using anything else on your face?   Hi,   I use PLAIN greek yogurt daily after I remove my...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

Month 2!!!   Hey everyone...   well, surprisingly, my getting off the pill or weaning off of it has completely helped!!! I don't break out TOO much, it's all maintainable, no cysts!   ...

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15 years ago
Acne after stopping birth control pills

I am 29, went off BCP 7 months ago and now trying to conceive. My acne has been terrible for the past 3 months or so along jawline. I need remedies. I will not take accutane, I want a natural treatme...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

hey guys.. this is DAY 42 that i am off the pill and my update is so far so good so i hope this provides hope!!!   i am taking dong quai + vitex and i really believe weaning off the pill worked W...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

hi there,   it took me a good 6-7 months to completely wean off the pill. i didnt want my body to go into complete shock when i stop cold turkey. Basically, i just cut off a quarter off the pill ...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

ERock66 said: thanks for posting!! i will try yogurt. also, i'm STARTING birth control in a few days. this will be my second time starting it. i'm alson Spironolactone now for hormones. ...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

I've been off the pill April 2010 after being on it for 3+ years...........I had no major breakouts coming off, and no major breakouts to this day.........I get a few spots every now and then, but not...

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15 years ago
ACNE after BCP? i weaned off bcp!

Hi Everyone!   A little about myself. I have always had acne as a child, early teens and etc. When i was 24, i went on DESOGEN birth control pills. My sister also went on it same year, she was 21...

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15 years ago