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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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November 20, 2008

Pros:

clear skin, fuller breasts

Cons:

nausua first inactive pills, feel like vomiting on lighter blue pills

I have been using this for 2 weeks so its too soon for me to say. I don't have bad skin to begin with, but it does help because since using this, I had about 2 pimples. BUT I did get bumps on the side of my cheeks but quickly dissapeared after a couple of days or so which was wierd. My breast doesn't feel "tender" yet but it did increase...and I'm not depressed but I do break down over stupid things. I'm not using this for pregnacy so I can't say wether it works or not..hmm what else...this is easy to swallow because its so tiny but do not take it on an empty stomach. oh yeah I got this for free at a clinic which is the best part!
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November 16, 2008

Pros:

Clear glowing skin. No more migraine headaches! like my other BC gave me ( Levlite 28). Rescued me from pregnancy! so grateful.

Cons:

slight weight gain, roller coaster emotions, you can get really nauseous taking these its best to take them before bed. Vivid dreams, 1 nightmare (haven't had one in years)

I like them! I will endure the side effects just as long as it continues to help my acne. This is ortho tri cyclen Lo.
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November 10, 2008

Pros:

dont get pregnent. regular periods

Cons:

light acne. CRAMPS!!!

i get cramps every now and then. but there light cramps. sometimes the cramps get bad but not longer than 20 minutes. ive used the pill for two weeks and ive notices acne coming out in my shoulder :( ugh.
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October 30, 2008

Pros:

No cramps, less acne, no pregnancy.

Cons:

A little weight gain, sore breasts, nausea.

I would recommend it and that's it.
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October 15, 2008

Pros:

Period predictability, clearness of complection, lighter/shorter periods, and no cramps.

Cons:

Headaces, sensitive boobs, nausea for a month and slowly dissapeared.

The first month and a half are ruff but then after the body adjusted to the pills it was great. (Some pills you don't have as many periods but if you have unprotected sex and missed a pill how would you know your pregnant?) OTC has lighter and predictable periods to give you some warning if you might be pregnant. Overall this product does its purpose of keeping one's hormones regular and preventing pregnancies. I would definitely recommend this product to women.
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October 8, 2008

Pros:

i had very slight side effects, my boobs got a bit bigger, no cramps, had no increase in acne, and i know exacly when my period is coming.

Cons:

i had nausea with the pill for the first 2 months.

the pill works perfectly. although i didn't depend on the pill alone... condoms CAN break [and they have with me] but no babys!!!!
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October 3, 2008

Pros:

I had no side effects with this!

Cons:

the generic is cheaper but not the same!

I have switched to many kinds and this one is the best!
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October 1, 2008

Pros:

I have defintly cleared up alot. I was put on the pill along with oral antibiotics ans started using dermalogica, all this has serouisly helped and I have hardly any acne now, but scarring. I'm also using it as contraception so its convienient

Cons:

Had a few headaches when I started on it! Doubles your chances of heart desease and blood clots.

its cheap, convenient if you dont want babies but want to have sex and its improves your skin sifnificantly. Its also known to regulate periods and made mine alot lighter!! Cant complain!
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September 24, 2008

Pros:

no bebes, less acne, no noticeable weight gain or loss, the boobs were roughly the same size, maybe a smidgen more

Cons:

moodiness? can't tell if it was attributed to the pill or the new bf, as they both started at the same time.

i liked it. this is for tricyclen regular, not lo. Lo make me bleed for two weeks. Regular gave me a slightly longer period, a full week instead of the 5 days I used to have it, but there was no in between spotting and it wasn't that heavy. *my costs were extremely low because i had college insurance and then i got a year's worth for free at planned parenthood.
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September 21, 2008

Pros:

Keeps You From Getting Pregnant

Cons:

None

Okay ive used OTC Fror 3years and I have no complaints.. i think all of u are just acting like little girls. How come everyone always has something bad to say about a product when u still continue to use it? Ok maybe is u have alot of acne then more than likely its just that u have bad jeans.. ever thought of that.. so suck it up lloronas
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