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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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March 2, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
worse vision, depression and mood swings
I have been using the pill for over 3 years. I never wore contact or glasses and now I do, according to my doctor it was caused by the pill. My emotions were going crazy and don't even get me started on the depression talk.
Other than that, it works.
March 2, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
no acne.
Cons:
this pill should be banished to hell too many risks tomy body and mind why is it on the market still???????????????????????????????????????
no dont take this crap be abstanant instead at least youll live longer.
February 20, 2008
Pros:
not sure yet.
Cons:
nausea, vomiting, stomach pains
ok my first day really sucked. My doctor told me to take two pills for my first time. i took them at 10:30pm with food. went to sleep at 12:00 still felt ok. around 3:30am i woke up and felt like vomiting. the pit of my stomach hurt and was turning. I ate bread and drank water, it helped alittle, but i didnt feel better until it was out of my system. I used the bathroom like 3 hours later. Then i finally fell asleep. It was the worse feeling ever.Im thinking of changing the time to afternoon. and i only taking one pill. im not giving up yet. wish me luck!
February 14, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
no pms, shorter periods, sex drive still there, clear skin, no babies!
Cons:
nothing!
i am on my third month of yaz and no complaints at all! this was my first birth control pill, and i adore it. within the first month i noticed a decrease in my cramps, and irritability. by month three my period has gone from a heavy 7 days, to a barely noticable 4 days. this stuff is amazing. i am so happy with it. i still have a great sex drive, and have not put on any weight. yay yaz!
February 11, 2008
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
none
Cons:
made me break out so much more! It did not work at all for me. Made me more emotional as well.
I was using yasmine before and will switch back.
February 4, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
shorter period
Cons:
severely tender breasts, mood swings
I have used this product for over 3 years, and my skin has become seriously dried out and I have continuous acne. Gained wait at first, but I drastically changed my diet and have lost weight. My mood swings in the last year have become more severe.
February 1, 2008
Pros:
less acne
Cons:
DEPRESSION. mood swings, extreme unhappiness.
This pill has put me at an all time low, I'm never happy and all my friends say they miss my laugh. I'm not the person i used to be which is why im getting off the pill in a few days. i want to be myself again.
January 31, 2008
Pros:
prevent pregnancy, lighter and regular period, no cramp
Cons:
nausea, bloating and possible weight gain
I used OCT mainly to prevent pregnancy. I was first on the pill about 4-5 years ago and I did not have any side affects except bigger boobs (which was great!)
I went off the pill for many years and is on again and this time, I feel nausea and bloated. I am not sure if I really gained any weight, cause I feel bigger, but I weight the same. I can't stand the bloating, it makes my tummy area and butt big and I can't fit into my pants anymore.
As for acne, I never had any acne problem and the pill did not cause me any acne problem
January 24, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Not pregnant, lighter periods.
Cons:
Depression, anxity, hair loss, NO sex drive, mood swings, loss of energy, fatigue, weight gain - inability to lose weight.
I cannot stress this more, if you have any of the above side affects, STOP TAKING THIS PILL, cause you will only get more.
This pill has ruined my life.I have been taking it for 3 years,and have been in a relationship for 6. The first 6 mnths i had mood swings, then My sex drive went completely. A year later my hair started falling out, doctor said it was stress but never said it could be my pill. I suffered with depression last year, but my doctor never said it could be my pill, and he put me on anti-depressants, which did not work.I got married in september 07 and now My relationship is almost over because of this pill,and the fact the doctors never mentioned that all my problems might be a result of this pill is pure stupidity on their part! I came off this pill a month ago after desperatly tryng to figure out what was causing my lack of sex drive, and found similar reports of women who hav lost relationships over this pill.so I stopped,and all my side effects hav gone, I am bac
January 24, 2008
Pros:
Regular periods, no premenstral pain, no acne
Cons:
expensive
Helped treat acne
Pros:
Not pregnant, lighter periods, almost no skin problems, minor weight loss