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Oral contraceptives, otherwise known as birth control pills, are also approved to treat acne. They work by regulating male hormones in the female...

Oral contraceptives, otherwise known as birth control pills, are also approved to treat acne. They work by regulating male hormones in the female body. Less male hormones normally lead to less acne. 

Oral contraceptives contain an estrogen component (ethinyl estradiol) that is combined with progestin hormones, such as drospirenone (Yasmin® or Yaz®), norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen®) or norethindrone (Estrostep®). 

Oral contraceptives are taken once a day with a meal. Make sure to take the pill at the same time every day.

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July 27, 2008

Pros:

whatever

Cons:

breakouts

I have been using ortho tri cyclen low for about 5 or 6 years and I didnt get breakouts until abut 8 months ago and they wont go away. I was wondering if the birth control could start making me break out after that long of taking it. Has anyone else heard of that hapening?
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July 21, 2008

Pros:

Light, very predictable periods, no cramps, no pregnancy.

Cons:

Depression, moodiness, don't feel like self. No change in acne.

Would not be on this unless I felt like I needed to for the meantime. Was put on it because of excessive bleeding during periods causing numerous fainting spells. Definitely thinking about going off birth control~! Hate it, mind feels very uneasy.
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July 18, 2008

Pros:

Prevented pregnacy!

Cons:

My skin was completly clear before I started it but now I am starting to get bumps.

Everyone reacts differently to the medicine and I just reacted badly.
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July 11, 2008

Pros:

period lasted 2-3 days. no moodiness!

Cons:

felt bloated all the time, gained weight. skin didn't clear up.

Didn't clear skin and i gained weight.
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July 2, 2008

Pros:

didn't get pregnant!!! clear skin, shorter, lighter periods

Cons:

EXTREME mood swings... spotting, constantly bloated, tender breasts

besides all the cons everything else with the pill is good...i just wish my boobs grow from the pill.. :) where did some you get the pill sooooo cheap??? i'm getting mine from a local pharmacy for $80.00 :(
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July 2, 2008

Pros:

starting to clear my skin , bigger bobs

ive been using for a month and havent gotten my period. Im freaking out! i also feel very uncomfortable in my skin the dark blue week, which isnt really like me.
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June 21, 2008

Pros:

shorter, lighter and predictable periods, clearer skin

Cons:

bloating and increased appetite

It works great for skin and periods are predictable and lighter. I would recommend it for anyone who isnt prone to weight-gain because although i haven't gained weight I definetly feel more bloated than usual.
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June 20, 2008

Pros:

no cramps

Cons:

MY FACE IS BREAKING OUT LIKE CRAZZZZYY! I have never had a problem with acne until now!

terrible acne, moooood swings...makes me wanna eat allll the time!
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June 10, 2008

Pros:

I didn't get pregnant.
My boobs grew.

Cons:

WEIGHT GAIN, Weepy-ness, Heightened appetite, Lethargy, Depression-(I thought I was clinically depressed) irritability,
EXTREME mood swings

Ruined my life, in short. I just figured out it was from the pill three weeks ago and only now are things starting fall back into place.
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June 6, 2008

Pros:

Effective birth control, no break through bleeding, reliable length of period, can almost set a clock to it.

Cons:

Horrid acne, weight gain, moody, head-achey, migraines.

I asked my doctor about my complaints over a year ago and he dismissed them. I just now, after being on this poison nearly since it came out, am I figuring out that the postules, cysts, horrible skin, headaches and migraines are from this stupid pill. Rest assured, he will be getting a call tomorrow morning and I want off this crap.
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