Oral Contraceptive
Efficacy
63%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Improvement significantly increases after 24 weeks.
Oral Contraceptive
Acne.org’s Real World Take
All oral contraceptives appear to clear the skin about the same amount. Some people report cessation of acne symptoms and others see partial relief. However, messing with hormones is messing with hormones and it’s best to proceed with caution. But if you’re looking to take the birth control pill anyway, one of the benefits is clearer skin.
Oral Contraceptive
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen®)? Rate It:
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January 10, 2010
Cons:
Sore breasts, spotting for a week, hasn't helped with acne
I've only been on this for a month. I love it, I reccommend it, but it hasn't helped with acne yet. Strongly effective against pregnancy. Very little side effects that I can handle.
December 16, 2009
Pros:
clears up my skin, firmed up my breasts after pregnancy, controls my period to the t, easy to take
Cons:
slight nausea, higher dosage of hormones but controls not getting pregnant better than yasmin (which i became pregnant on)
great method, and best birth control out on the market that regulates and protects.
December 4, 2009
Pros:
Chest increased at LEAST a full cup size within first 3 weeks & I have a very slender body type. Helped clear skin somewhat..have not experienced weight gain besides chest. Had HORRIBLE cramps-now non existent. (huge relief). Sex drive still great.
Cons:
Chest is usually a little bit tender-but very worth it. i would have liked it to clear my skin more than it has, but it hasn't gotten worse so I can't complain really.
Every pill works different for different women, I found this works much better than my previous choice of "Alesse" which failed to give ANY relief of my terrible cramps or 7-9 day long period. I also tried Yaz for a month, and it was HORRENDOUS... I was not myself, I am a very easy-going, happy individual but when on Yaz I was extremely moody, on edge, and frustrated.. believe me-It is not worth the risk of how badly it can alter your mood... it was actually frightening.
I would definitely recommend you at least try Ortho-Tricyclen.
November 13, 2009
Pros:
I know when my period will come within a 2 hour block. My breasts got bigger. I haven't gotten pregnant (we use condoms and the pill...my family is very fertile) Acne cleared up. no side effects
Cons:
My cramps got a bit worse-I didn't get cramps before. Possible weight gain-first time I've ever gained weight, may be from going to college but as a div 1 runner, I work out twice a day so weight gain was unexpected
Works great, no side effects, no bleeding between periods, you know exactly when your period will come and it helps acne
November 11, 2009
Pros:
Haven't gotten pregnant, less acne, and less cramps
Cons:
For the first month or so I was a little irritable. Other than that, It's been great.
Great Product.
November 10, 2009
Pros:
Cleared my face up, Less Cramps, Made my breasts grow a little more, Can Enjoy unprotected sex with my boyfriend now.
Cons:
Tenderness in my breasts, a little more emotional then usual, slight nausea in the first week.
This is the first bc I have ever used, so far, so good. It has not caused me any problems at all.
November 3, 2009
Pros:
clear skin!!!!!!! that's the most important thing of all :)
Cons:
slight weight gain, boo :(
it works for me...it took about 2 months to notice a change and every month after that my skin got better and better. It's now been a year since I started taking it and I rarely get break outs. I suddenly got adult acne at the age of 25 and it got REALLY bad (moderately severe cystic, nodules, blackheads, and all over my face and neck)....a year later I'm back to normal and sooooo happy :)
October 30, 2009
Pros:
Not pregnant, seriously cleared up my acne (no more cysts or painful whiteheads), bigger breasts
Cons:
i believe i am a bit more moodier towards the end of the pack but nothing too drastic!
try it. won't hurt!
October 8, 2009
Pros:
I started using ORTHO TRI CYCLEN my sophmore year of high school, to help with acne. I never had any problems with the pill whatsoever, no cramps, acne got better, no nausea, etc.
Cons:
A little bit of bleeding between periods, very light, and eventually went away after longer use.
I would recommend, the pill doesn't increase psychological problems, if you already have thoughts of particular troubling things in life, it's not the pill that increases these thoughts.
September 29, 2009
Pros:
I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen for 5 years, and opposite from many of the reviews above, there has been nothing but positives for me. Clear skin, no cramps or back aches, super light periods...and as for birth control...100% effective.
Cons:
I've only ever felt slightly nauseous when I had to take two pills at once....never have I been sick. I have slight mood swings a few days prior to my period, which I contribute to the sudden drop in hormones from not taking the pill for 7 days
Tri Cyclen has offered nothing but benefits...two thumbs up all the way. I Truly have 100 % faith in this birth control (given you are responsible and take if on a consistent basis). My boyfriend and I never use condoms, and I have never had any issues.
Pros:
No pregnancy, bigger breasts, no cramps during period, put me in a better mood (most of the time.)