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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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February 11, 2007
Cons:
made my acne worse, weight gain, mood changes
When I started on OTC I had very mild acne and it immediately got much worse. I went to my doctor and she told me sometimes it can make acne worse before it gets better. Tried it for a few more months but my skin continued to get worse, so she switched me off of it. I also gained weight and had mood changes.
So OTC didn't work for me at all. But that being said both my sisters and many of my friends are on it and love it. For most of them it cleared up there skin.
February 2, 2007
Pros:
Keeps my skin relatively clear. I had cystic acne and now get minor breakouts.
Cons:
Killed my sex drive! Increased weight gain, may contribute to my moodiness/depression
It Killed my sex drive! I'm a single 23 yr old women and i have no desire for men. Just stopped taking it after 2 years of dealing with this. Enough is enough, I'm trying another BCP or accutane. But either way, i need my sex drive. It's not normal. I recommend trying it. It affects some people and others dont mind it at all.
January 26, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Acne, longer period, bad mood
I started using Yasmin pills a week ago, and I still have my period. It is unusual for me tho, it always lasts for 4-5 days. I have also noticed a few spots on my face and I had my face complitely clean for about a year, after I stopped using this fondation.
I was wondering, is it ok to stop taking the pills now, after 7 days, or I have to wait to take all 21? Is my face is going to become even worses after that?
Please help, answer, this is killing me.
January 24, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Cramping wasn't as bad as other pills. Didn't seem to effect my mood. Great marketing.
Cons:
Horrible skin. Cystic acne on my jawline and cheeks. Whiteheads around my chin and increased blackheads.
It depends on your individual hormones. I went on Yasmine because I heard it made your skin clearer. I was having some problems with OrthoTricycline (mainly cramping, bloating) and OrthTricycline-Lo (same plus acne), and Yasmine made my skin the worst it have ever been and had to start Retin-A. I thought it would get worst then better, but after 10 months and no results I switched to Desogen recently and have already seen an improvement.
January 22, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
no breast problems, minimal weight gain, no mood swings
Cons:
HORRIBLE ACNE
I started Yasmin SPECIFICALLY to clear up my ACNE, but it's actually gotten WORSE. Ever since using Yasmin, LARGE acne have popped up along my jaw and around my mouth! I never used to get such massive ones! What's going on? Does it get better after a couple of months??
January 21, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Helped clear my skin along with Retin-A Micro.
Cons:
nothing
If this doesn't work for your acne after 3 months, than try Ortho-Tri-Cyclin. I used to be on that for acne, but just found that this one worked better for me. It is different for everyone.
January 2, 2007
Pros:
low period
no cramps at all
Cons:
low sex drive,
i dont know if im taking the right pill for my acne. i've been taking OTC lo for 1 month and 3 days and until now, my stupid big nasty pimples are still on my face. but il still hang on it for a month and if i dont see any improvement yet, then il deal on that when that time comes.
December 29, 2006
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
not pregnant
Cons:
BAD acne and red marks on face, moodswings, anxiety.
I've had perfect skin my entire life (am 25) and went on yasmin as a birthcontrol. After a month I started breaking out and after two I looked like a pizza. I got really depressed and had no sex drive. Initially I thought it was stress and didn't see the correlation. After I researched Yasmin and read the comments here I went off it. It's been a month and my skin is almost perfect again (except for some marks still fading) and I'm anxiety-free and happy. I just felt the need to say to everybody that felt like me- get off it. This page helped me a ton when I was very depressed. To all girls getting acne from this, it will get better and marks fade!
December 10, 2006
Pros:
none
Cons:
i didnt have acne when i staretd using this so i dont know why my doctorprescribed it but now i have mild acne taht will nto go away!
it is horrible and gave me acne!
December 7, 2006
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Clearer skin!!
Cons:
Initially, felt sick, ok now.
I have had bouts of bad acne on and off, more on and am now 42 years old and sick of it. Was on Dianette for a long time, over 7 years which was brilliant for my skin. Doctor took me off of it when I was 40 and for 6 months everything was okay then my acne came back with a vengence. Boils, lots of pimples all over my face. Doctor put me on Yasmin, at first it made my acne worse!!! Very gradual improvement and now after 3 months I have no boils just a few small spots, which I can live with!
Pros:
very effective as birth control