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Hormonal Therapy
Efficacy
63%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Improvement significantly increases after 24 weeks.
Hormonal Therapy
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Any brand of oral contraceptive appears to clear the skin about the same amount, regardless of whether it is officially approved for acne treatment. Some people report complete clearing of acne symptoms and others see partial relief. However, artificially controlling your hormones is a serious decision, so it’s best to proceed with caution.
Hormonal Therapy
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.
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June 17, 2009
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
Almost completely removed my sex life, affected my personality, lost my competitiveness, lost my passion and creativity
Many women don't know that birth control can affect their sex drive. Women on birth control tend to report lower libidos than those not using birth control. The effect on me was extreme. While on yaz, I hated having sex, it was a chore to me. Within two months of being off yaz, I was an animal. My sex drive is easily a 10 and my husband can't keep up with me! We enjoy an amazing sex life because I'm not on the pill anymore. Also, I have my personality and passion back. I will never go back. If you don't mind becoming a humdrum, middle of the road personality type that doesn't want to have sex in order to get clear skin, take it.
If you don't want your personality to change, find another acne solution.
June 11, 2009
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
No more acne, controlled period, pregnancy prevention
Cons:
Stronger cramps before my period, vaginal dryness <- really sucks!,
Naturally it took my body a couple of months to completely adjust to the pills. With that my face cleared up, my period lasted 3-4 days. But I also got more painful cramps and I got so emotional about a week before my period. But the worst thing of all is the vaginal dryness, it got so bad i couldn't even have sex. And I'm 23 so that shouldn't be happening to me! So I stopped taking it, it's been 2 weeks now and my face is starting to break out again and I'm not dry anymore down there.
May 26, 2009
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
lighter period, no cramps
Cons:
increased appetite, strange pain in legs, diminished sex drive
the fact is, that all combination pills kill the sex drive. the reason being, that they stop the production of androids (malehormones in woman) that cause the sexdrive. This is why acne clears out as well.
Even the official pages say, that Yasmin works byt "tricking" the body thinking it is already pregnant. What does a pregnant lady do? Eat, and again eat.
I am worried about the leg cramps, probably will endure the pms and period pain so I can feel healthy and normal again. So wont continue.
May 23, 2009
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Prevents pregnancy
Cons:
Serious cramps and blood clots... 2 periods during the first month
I had previously been on yasmin about a year ago, but I was so careless I just didn't take them all the time. I just got back on them after I had my daughter and they are already giving me problems I am on my period for the second time this month. And I have huge blood clots and it is very painful. Everyone is different... read about the health risks on both yasmin and yaz, they are very shocking! If u are having serious side effects u can possibly get compensation!
May 22, 2009
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Helped control acne, lighter periods, feel great on it
Cons:
If i forget a pill my skin looks worse the next day..other than that its great.
I have had severe acne for over 3 years and nothing worked that my dermatologist perscribed. I needed to go on BC so she told me to try this. My skin dramatically cleared! I have like one or two zits when I get my period but other than that my skin is very smooth. The lighter periods are a plus too!
May 3, 2009
Pros:
It definitely prevents pregnancy well and i trust it in that sense. I had shorter periods within a few months of taking it.
Cons:
I gained a max of like 4 pounds. which makes me uneasy, but i have accepted this fact.
I love how the pill has been both effective and affordable. it works for sure.
April 29, 2009
Pros:
Never got pregnant, lost weight, no acne, regular periods
Cons:
Tender breast, i am very tired
I love this birth control... I been on it for four years and never got pregnant.. I never had cramps or PMS... i lost weight and my acne cleared up!! The only thing that sucks is that my boobs hurt and i get tired a lot.
April 21, 2009
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
less oily skin/acne
Cons:
Chest pains!, muscle spasms, headaches, have to pee alot (yasmin has a diruetic in it which makes you lose water), I think i got ever side effect other in the book and I on it for only 1 month!!
Hate this pill! I've been on BC in the past and never had so many side effects. Ended up in the ER 3 nights ago because of the chest pains. All tests were normal, but I'm still feeling it. NOT WORTH IT!!! Some people have no problems, but if you do a internet search on yasmin you'll find alot of negative comments... more than any other pill. I wish I had done my research before choosing this pill.
April 21, 2009
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
cleared spots, no weight gain
Cons:
little bit low sex drive
was excellent went on it after dianette which was good but had to come off and yasmin did the job of keeping my skin clear.
this pill also doesn't make me want to eat everything like other pills do which made me gain weight!
April 19, 2009
Pros:
No pregnancy / Cleared up all acne / Full Breasts / Nice thick hair / Period always came on the same day / No cramps (ever)
Cons:
Hormones destroyed my gallbladder
I loved everything about being on birth control (OTC Regular) except the fact that after taking it for 6 years it made me very sick. I've been told by my GI that since gallbladder problems ran in my family (maternal side) taking the extra hormones ultimately lead to my gallbladder functioning at 10% its capacity. Because of the hell I went through I had to get it removed. I'd recommend doing some tests and talking to OB's about the various possible problems that may arise from taking higher dosed birth control pills.
Pros:
Gave me perfect glowing skin, didn't get pregnant, had regular periods