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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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January 9, 2009
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
still get cramps and pain on 1 or 2 days, nausea at times, dizzy.
up and down with weight normal or weight loss.
taken yasmin pill for about 5years now the 21yellow pills only, just deal with normal feelings of periods like cramps nausea, probably lost weight but lbs change down then back normal ! apart from that good contraceptive haven't got pregnant while taking it touch wood, but still advise u too stay safe with other contraceptives...
January 6, 2009
Pros:
Prevents pregnancy.
Cons:
None (See below)
I have been taking this on and off for about 5 years. It does what its made for--preventing pregnancy. I didn't start BC to control my acne or weight but I can say that it hasn't contributed to either--in any way. The ONLY problem I had was when I bought the CHEAP cheap brand from walmart. My face broke out horribly. They didn't tell me they switched 'generic' forms. I take name brand now but the Trinessa (other generic) was fine too--just don't take the SUPER cheap version..its awful stuff. I haven't gained weight from this, I didn't ever get nauseated, and it didn't make my 'acne' worse. Overall, a good BCP.
January 3, 2009
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
little bit shorter periods, no pregnancy!
Cons:
headaches and spotting the week before actual period
i dont see that many differences between the name brand and the generic the only some months i have a bad period and others might be good to where i cant even tell im on it!
December 28, 2008
Pros:
No pregnancy, Boobs got bigger.
Cons:
Possible weight gain from the pill, made me crave bad foods, made period heavier and more cramps. feel nausea for first few weeks. ( has gone down, after first few months)
It almost seems like theres more pros then cons. I have been on the patch, and the shot. And i must say the shot wasnt bad. And the patch was a long time ago. But with the shot, i never got a period and that seems very unnatural. I have heard horror stories about how you gain tons of weight and cant lose it. well I had the shot for one time and it lasts for 3 months. I am scared that i may be biased because of what people told me. Also, it may have been other variables such as working out less, or eating worse. Its just just a matter of closely paying attention to all things. I payed close attention, and ive noticed the pill kind of makes me lazy, and eat worse. The shot, for the first month made me tired, then fine after that. But no pain thats forsure. The patch seemed like it worked the best but it was a long time ago. I am considering all three very closely.
December 3, 2008
Pros:
No mood swings, light periods
Cons:
Heart pulpitations
My heart races once in a while and this is the only pill I am taking. Did anyone have problems like I do?
November 30, 2008
Pros:
Breasts got bigger. No acne
Cons:
Nauseated all the time. Vomiting nearly 3 times a week. Mood swings.WEIGHT GAIN!!!!! I've gained almost 15 pounds!!!!
This pill sucks i wouldnt recommend it, to anyone... It's horrible.
November 26, 2008
Pros:
Prevents Pregnancy, Less cramps
Cons:
Your body gets used to the hormones and wont like it once you go off the pill.
I have been a birth control user for over 15 years and have been on this one for 5 years now. I think this is the best one overall, my acne has improved and my moods are "stable"
November 25, 2008
Pros:
U WON'T GET PREGNANT
Cons:
I HAVE AN OUTRAGEOUS BREAKOUT OF ACNE ON MY BACK AND FACE
I GOT OFF THE PILL IT IS NOT GOOD FOR ME. IF YOU LIKE TO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE AND ITCHY THEN THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU. I HAVE NEVER ITCHED SO BAD. I HAVE OUTRAGEOUS ACNE ALL OVER MY BACK AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ACNE ON MY BACK. I WANT TOTRY SOME OTHER BC. I CAN NOT STOP EATING AND SCATCHING!! IT WAS DRIVING ME CRAZY LTERALLY!!!!
November 19, 2008
Pros:
LIGHTER PERIODS ...No pregnancy .....helps with acne
Cons:
lots of break through bleeding between periods which i have never experienced before ...... getting off of this pill ....im having like a week of my actual period and then two weeks of light bleeding! cannot stand it
depends on the person ...my best friend is on the same pill and loves it .......
November 18, 2008
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Great for my skin, never got a pimple while on it. Made my boobs a cup size bigger, and I never really got bloated
Cons:
Thought I was loosing my mind. I was crying ALL THE TIME! I wasn't like that before I got on the pill. I thought that there was no way my life could get better. SO SAD! Really tired, I wanted to sleep all the time. Expensive.
I stopped taking it after 3 relationships failed in 5 months because of my crazy mood swings. I also couldn't afford the fifty bucks a month. I was so tired of crying everyday and not even knowing why.
Pros:
regular periods, clearer skin, if taken properly good contraceptive.