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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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April 10, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up acne that was very painful! Sooo thankful!

Cons:

slight weight gain for awhile

I had very bad breakouts all over my face and back, it took about three months and Ortho clear my face up! I rarely breakout and when I do it doesn't last long and its gone!
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April 1, 2009

Pros:

No babies, Bigger boobs, clears acne, No weight gain

Cons:

None after you take the pills for a full 2 -3 months

This pills does help clear up acne it just takes some time. I have been using this pill for about 3 months now and at first it made my acne worse. But after 3 months my skin is clear and the plus side is I have bigger boobs as well. So it just takes time for your body to get use to this pill.
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March 16, 2009

Pros:

Awesome for acne,no prego,decrease in appetite!

Cons:

nausea

It stopped acne dead in its tracks...it really works!
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March 15, 2009

Pros:

Very Clear Skin, Regulated Hormones (Emotions?), Regular and Very Short and Light Periods, No Pregnancy...

Cons:

At first was hard to adjust... I'd get particularly moody, but I believe that was just a matter of adjustment.

I recommend it! I had pretty bad acne, now it is all gone1
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March 6, 2009

Pros:

Lost a lot of weight. Recently went off the pill and gained a TON of weight. Started it back the other day and have a huge decrese in appetite. When I was on it last year, my skin was clear, but not COMPLETELY. Got it at the health department 4 free.

Cons:

none

LOVE IT
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March 6, 2009

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Been on it for 11 years with no side effects.

Cons:

Longer you are on it, the more problems you start to have (spotting, etc)

It worked - no pregnancy!
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March 5, 2009

Pros:

Affordable, extremely light periods, prevents pregnancy!

Cons:

Gained a little weight, break outs.

I have always have clear skin. In fact, I would get complimented on it almost daily. I think because of the hormones my skin has started to break out. By break out I mean 2-4 pimples showing up after the other ones are cleared out. And they are leaving their marks! This has never happened to me, I probably had only 5 pimples my entire life. Anyway, like the comment below, I hope it makes my skin clearer after this. I have been on it for exactly one month.
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February 20, 2009

Pros:

Controlled Acne, Larger Boobs?, Slight Weight Gain? ,

Cons:

Tender Breasts

I am a girl who hasnt begun her period yett, so i cannot sat how this has helped my period. My acne is not as inflammed as it used to be, but i have not been on that long so my skin has not cleared quite yett. Unlike everyone else, i did not get bad mood swings, or nasea, im not sure weather ive had my breasts grow or weight gain wich it a plus at this point. I am very pleased so far
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February 17, 2009

Pros:

less acne on face and back. i haven't gotten my period, either.

Cons:

none.

i would get it again if i went back.
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February 15, 2009

Pros:

I didn't gain a crazy amount of weight.
It takes about 3 packs to see a difference in skin.
It stops PMS pimples.

I break out in hormonal pimples if I'm not on it. I skip my period on these pills and it's perfectly safe. I'm clear on these and no more huge chin zits. It does take time though. So don't get discouraged.
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