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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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June 21, 2008
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
Have to remember to take the same time every day. Takes a long to begin working.
I was prescribed YAZ for my hormonal acne. I have just finished the first week of my second pack of YAZ. My acne seems to vary....at times my face is pretty clear and other times its not. I have heard that it takes about 3 months to really start working so I guess I'll stick it out and hopefully I will start seeing the results I want.
June 13, 2008
Pros:
The first week i lost some weight.
Cons:
tired, sometimes dont care about anything, and then others i was very emotional,bloating, right before i started the blue pills i started getting acne on my neck and jawline and cheeks.
I got to day 17 on my first pack and itmade me crazy but i think from lack of sleep. cause i started breaking out like crazy and i was taking it to help acne. at first it was clearing my acne up and then POOF i started to break out. and from seeing all these reviews i decided not to wait it out to see if it gets better. this sh*t sucks.
June 9, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
Since starting Yaz, I ve been very emotional sometimes angry for no reason, crying for the slightest thing and very anxious. Also my acne worsened.I want to stop the pill because it's affecting my realtionships and my job.
Do you know what will happen if I stop the pill right away?
May 26, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
No unplanned pregnancies, less fluid retention. semi clearer skin
Cons:
The odd breakout
I have been on Yasmin for three months now. To be honest i was expecting clearer skin but fingers crossed with more time my skin will clear up as well as it did when i was on Diane 35. I dont appear to be gaining any extra weight either this could be because of the certain type of progestrone in the pill that apparently helps you gain less weight. I will peservere with it and hope for the best.
May 15, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
acne totally gone by the end of forth month of taking the pill. perdictable periods.
Cons:
lost of appitite, doesn't help the break out when peroid comes.
good pill but thinking of switching to Diane coz lost of appitite.
April 23, 2008
Pros:
SHORTER PERIODS
Cons:
WEIGHT GAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I HAVE BEEN USING THIS FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW, AND THE ONE REASON I DID NOT WANT TO START TAKING BC IS BECAUSE OF WEIGHT GAIN, WELL WHAT DO YOU KNOW. THIS IS THE BIGGEST THING THAT IM STRUGGLING WITH NOW.....I WATCH MY SODIUM INTAKE AND WORK OUT. I CAN'T STAND THIS. I ALSO HAVE AN INCREASED APPETITE, WHICH DOESN'T HELP ANYTHING...I JUST DONT TRUST BC..
April 23, 2008
Pros:
Light periods, no cramps, little weight gain
Cons:
Acne way worse
I want to look for something else that doesn't cause my face to break out.
April 15, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
It got my period back on track. Supressed my appetite.
Cons:
I had clear skin, now I have acne, bad. My cramps are just as bad as before. Still have really heavy bleeding. Loss of concentration was noticed during first month. Mood swings and depression were also noticeable.
It regulated my period, and made me loose weight by sipressing my appetite. At the same time my cramps, and bleeding did not improve. I also have horrible acne after starting Yasmin. I would recomend it, but not to people that will be bothered with the acne.
March 31, 2008
Pros:
It definatly cleared up my acne!! I started seeing a difference in probably the fourth month..i used to get huge huge acne and now i get one or two..so much better!
Cons:
none..
definatly worked for me..but it depends on what works best for you
March 29, 2008
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
effective birth control method, lighter shorter periods, reduced period breakouts, less acne, less cramping
Cons:
spotted first month, seems to make me more gassy
it has controlled my acne. it isn't a miracle drug but it has worked and is a life saver for my once awful, horrible, debilitating periods.
Pros:
Still waiting for results.