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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.
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July 27, 2008
Cons:
breakouts
I have been using ortho tri cyclen low for about 5 or 6 years and I didnt get breakouts until abut 8 months ago and they wont go away. I was wondering if the birth control could start making me break out after that long of taking it. Has anyone else heard of that hapening?
July 24, 2008
Pros:
I am not pregnant! I used this for 6 years and the month I quit taking it - I got pregnant. So it works! And it cleared up my back acne (which also came back when I stopped taking the pill).
Cons:
None
Great product! It prevents pregnancy and clears skin.
July 21, 2008
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
keeps you from getting knocked up
Cons:
bad bad acne
MY skin was breaking out a little bit which was why I decided to go on YAZ. The first 2 motnhs have been pretty rough, several small pimples all over and a few really big deep ones that I never ever had before. Also a lot of white heads. I am going to give it 3-4 months and then i'm going to switch back to ortho.
July 20, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
slight increase in breast size
Cons:
serious bloating, nausea, vomiting, spotting, acne breakouts, moody
i'm currently into my third week of birth control and i have not seen any improvements. the first week i've experienced bloating, spotting and an increase in acne (on my back i got huge ones that are painful.) i used to be on yasmin and it worked wonderfully. so i went back on it, and now its a completely different story. i have insurance so for a 3 month supply i paid like 15 dollars.
July 12, 2008
Pros:
Avoiding pregnancy, no break through bleeding and no weight gain.
Cons:
My acne has gotten HORRIBLE!! Before I got on the pill, my face was fine, maybe a pimple here or there. Now, I have tons!!
Don't use it!! Worsens skin!!! Horribly!!!
July 6, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Only 2 to 3 day light periods that were cramp free!!
Cons:
Pricey...
It seems to work well for me, no babies.. It does however not prevent any acne for me and I never had acne before taking birth control. It has been especially bad since I quit taking it about 3 months ago.. Wonder if that's normal??
July 2, 2008
Pros:
didn't get pregnant!!! clear skin, shorter, lighter periods
Cons:
EXTREME mood swings... spotting, constantly bloated, tender breasts
besides all the cons everything else with the pill is good...i just wish my boobs grow from the pill.. :) where did some you get the pill sooooo cheap??? i'm getting mine from a local pharmacy for $80.00 :(
June 19, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
bigger boobs-thats good for a 16 year old
Cons:
bad acne,cramps for no reason
i do like it
June 9, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Effective Method of birth control, eventually evens out and works GREAT after about 3 months.
Cons:
First 2 months: CYSTIC acne (and all over), yeast infections, mood swings, weight gain (My husband even notices my bad skin, weight gain, and moodiness)
This is my second time on Yasmin. The first time, I didn't realize the side effects were from Yasmin, because it was my first experience with "the pill". I had the largest pimple I've ever had in my life and now have a deep scare from it. I had three yeast infections in the first 2 months. I gained about 5 pounds. I don't remember being moody. After the first 3 months, my skin cleared and I was yeast infection, & weight gain-free for the following two years. Due to an insurance change, I used samples from my doctor for 6 months, interrupting my Yazmin (the samples were Yaz - loved it). I am back on Yasmin for one month now. I have four large cystic pimples, lots of average ones out lining my nose and chin. I have had two yeast infections this month. Despite increasing exercise and scruitinizing my diet, I have gained 3 pounds. I have been crying for no reason, or for little reason. (I am not pregnant -- checked already!). I don't know if I can take any more
June 8, 2008
Pros:
im on ortho tri cylcen (not low) but the reg one..and have been on it for about 2 months..
none yet
Cons:
HEADACHES!!! im experiencing headaches like never before, and body ache and my acne hasn't improved yet ;9
im wondering if i should continue..bc these headaches are killing me so much that ive been taking lots of advil.
Pros:
whatever