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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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August 6, 2008
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
Break-through bleeding. Made me gain weight. Felt tired a lot. Remembering the to take the pill takes significant effort. I became gassy.
It works. You just have to watch your weight and remember to take the pill everyday.
August 5, 2008
Pros:
It did lighten my periods and regulate them for the first time in years!
Cons:
Horrible acne covering entire face and neck, amplified already bad headaches, and I think my PMS got worse. I quit OTC half way throught the third month, just couldn't take it anymore!
If you have breakout prone skin, run away!
July 31, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
not prego! cleared my backne INSTANTLY!!!!
Cons:
HORRIABLE SCALP HAIR LOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its good but i need to find out why my hair is falling out.
July 28, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Bigger bust thats about it lol
Cons:
Made me have very bad skin worse then ever!!! very bad cramps around the time of the month
Hated it!!!!! my skin was oily as hell!!! spots like mad but my bust got bigger lol and the pain be4 my period was reallllllyyyyyyy bad
July 27, 2008
Pros:
Haven't gotten pregnant, bigger boobs
Cons:
Mood swings, hair growth, change in pigment, heavier and more painful periods.
Didn't work for me, doesn't mean it won't work for you. Talk to your doctor and tell him what you expect from birth control, he can recommend one thats right for you.
July 22, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
-not pregnant
-huge boobs!! ( from an A cup to a C)
-no nausea, no mood swing !
Cons:
-Really really bad cysts acne !! i felt awfull !! all over my mouth, very painful!! never really had acne since i was a teen.( 7 years ago). Lower self esteem because of it. Stop taking it but after 6 mouths i still battle with this HUGE Cysts.
seriously if you do not have acne, do not take this pill ! if you have, maybe it will help you but if not, be prepare to have a lot of big friends on your face ! i'm now on the pill aviane ( generics for alesse) and no changes yet.
Next is accutane :( Yasmin was my first experience with the pill and i'm 27. Good luck everyone.
July 16, 2008
Pros:
Didn't get pregnant, cleared up my skin after several months, regulated my period
Cons:
My hair fell out a lot when I first started taking it.
After several months, my face was flawless from this stuff. It works and I didn't really have any side-effects. I only went off of it because I was tired of taking a pill everyday.
July 11, 2008
Pros:
period lasted 2-3 days. no moodiness!
Cons:
felt bloated all the time, gained weight. skin didn't clear up.
Didn't clear skin and i gained weight.
July 10, 2008
Pros:
Shorter regular predictable periods (2 to 3 days!), clear skin, pain free periods
Cons:
VERY MOODY - every week of pills I either was sad, irritable or an emotional train wreck, couldn't concentrate, gained 40 lbs almost immediately upon starting.
Stopped taking Tri Cyclen almost a month and a half ago, skin broke out which is now finally clearing up. I can think clearly, feel more like myself. Mood swings are almost all gone other than the usual ones. Still no period. Feeling like I am to be expecting it soon or expecting something in 9 ish months. Oh.. and lost almost 15lbs already and have changed nothing else in my routine yet. Everyone is different, so my experience may not be the norm.... I certainly hope not. I have been on it for three years now, missed maybe a pill or two a year
June 23, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Larger breast, contraception, skin seemed a little better.
Cons:
Changed personality, damaged relationship dynamics, slight depression,
It sucked for me, although the bigger breast were nice. Everyone reactss differently and I reacted horribly. I thought I could be stronger than it, but even after four months it dominated my thoughts with negativity. I cried at everything. I stopped being happy. Doesn't mean others couldn't benefit though. Only use this birth control if you ctually have severe pms or it will give it to you.
Pros:
Cleared up my acne. Dependable birth control method. Bigger boobs-I grew one cup size.