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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.
Used Oral Contraceptives? Rate It:
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December 18, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
loss of libido.
I am struggling to decide which I prefer: better skin and hair, better sleep and predictable periods, less mood swings and such, or no sex drive. Tough choice. Once I discontinued it, my libido came back, but so did my acne, dandruff, PMS and insomnia.
December 11, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
clear skin,better period,weight loss,NO NAUSEA!!
Cons:
alittle bit of moodiness but better then anyother pill ive tried
I asked my doc for yaz and by mistake he gave me yasmin! I have suffered from acne forever and birth controls do not work for me so when i heard about yaz i got excited. When i looked online to find out about yasmin i was discouraged to find out it was making people break out and become moody and also lowering sexdrives! Well it goes to show that everyone is different because my acne has cleared after the first month,my sexlife is better then ever and the moodiness isnt that bad better then on anyother pill ive tried.Id say give it a chance!
December 10, 2007
Pros:
No babies.
Cons:
Ance remains...
It's just birth control. On it for 6 years.
December 3, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Weight loss, less water retention, lighter periods, less cramps and bloating, prevents pregnancy
Cons:
Acne, mood swings
I highly recommend this product, in fact I tell all my friends to get it. I lost at least 10 pounds water weight. I do have acne, but I got some good meds from my dermatologist, so I'm fine with that. As far as the mood swings, well, I just simply warn people ahead of time about that, and it seems to work.My sex drive hasn't changed I don't think..it's always been low.
November 29, 2007
Pros:
acne is a ton better
Cons:
headaches, mood swings, upset stomach, spotting all the time, bloated, tired, periods are way messed up, sex drive is down the toilet
works on acne, but isn't worth bleeding 3 out of 4 weeks and no sex drive- i can deal wit upset stomach- by eating something with it. but my sex drive is out the window. i feel moody- emotionally unstable, i get upset easily or snap more often. i feel like a stuffed turkey most everyday. no weight gain- but have been looking to snack while im bleeding.i'm so tired.....
November 1, 2007
Pros:
helped acne, reliable periods, no cramps!
Cons:
none so far!
this works amazing! it cleared up my skin totally and haven't had any side effects. I guess everyone reacts differently!! Only $1.75/month with insurance!!!
November 1, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Same weight,firm breasts, and not sure of anything else just yet
Cons:
Extreme loss of sex drive, acne, migraines,
I've only been taking this pill for about 3 weeks, and I had a lack of sex drive before from my other BC ( Aviane ), but now its even worse. I feel bad for my boyfriends, because i want to do it mentally, but physically it just doesn't happen like it used too. I have broken out badly. Worse it has been in years, but being that I've had acne practically my whole life, I'm used to it. I haven't gained nor lost any weight. I'm hoping to lose some thought. I'm going to give this pill a few more months before i decide to tell my doc to change the pill. I get migraines a lot more now, right behind my eyes. Drives me crazy! It costs me a 20 some dollar difference from my last pill, so it better work!
October 21, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
I've had bad acne forever. Yasmin is the only thing that ever helped it. Also shorter and more regular periods, less bleeding and sometimes less cramps.
Cons:
Unfortunately I developed pretty bad irritable bowel syndrome from the pill.
I went off the pill 4 months ago - my irritable bowel has gotten a lot better, but my face is breaking out worse than ever. My friend switched to Yasmin a few months ago and is getting crazy yeast infections. Bottom line is everyone is different and you have to keep trying until you find the best pill for your body.
October 5, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Prevents pregnancy, regular periods, 12 hour bracket to consume.
Cons:
Given me acne!!
Its considered as an acne prevention - I used to have such clear skin now im taking antibiotics to clear my acne which has come about since taking yasmin!
However friends use it - and they have no problem at all!
October 5, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
I have been taking Yasmin for a month. I am taking it for cramps, moderate acne (before period) and for bloating etc. I'm currently on my period and things are pretty much the same. However I also heard that the pill takes about 4 weeks to have a full effect. Those of you who have JUST started taking the pill, keep this in mind and don't give up after just a few days of taking it. Try it for a couple of months before making a decision about it. I will do the same!
Pros:
predictable periods, no cramps, no PMS, clearer skin, no dandruff, I sleep better, nearly no insomnia.