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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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March 28, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
Severe acne outbreaks!
Breast tenderness.
More moody.
Ive been using Yasmin for about 3 months now and so far its done its job as im not pregnant. An increase in bust size is a huge bonus for me, but the acne outbreaks are a real drawback. Im going to stick it out another 3 months before reaching a conclusion.
March 27, 2008
Pros:
not pregnant, regulated period
Cons:
acne!!!
I've been on OTC Lo for four years. I've never missed a pill and my period always comes exactly when it is supposed to, and when it does it lasts like four days and the cramping is only the first day (much better than before!) But..my skin is a disaster. My chin always has a blemish, I can't leave the house without make up. I NEVER had acne before going on birth control. Sometimes it will clear up for a month, but it always comes back. :( I also feel sick on the white pills...always have since my first dose. It is also unreasonably expensive.
March 19, 2008
Pros:
No Side affects
Cons:
Remembering to take the pill
NO side effects works diffrent with every person.
March 13, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
not sure
Cons:
alot
My doctor recently recommended that i take Yaz or Femcon, i've been reading up on both an femcon is really still in the test phase so i'm definitely not going with that, as far as Yaz,i was going to take it, but now that i'm reading evrything I don't think i wanna take any BC pills. There seem to be way too many risks.
March 7, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
initially wt loss
Cons:
Depression, crying, irritability, muscle cramps, wt gain after about 6 months, severe mood swings, NAUSEA
I attended a BC study performed by a local research hospital. The study compared the use of Yasmin continuously for 3 months, then you have a period vs. other BC pills. For the first few months I thought Yasmin was great! I lost 5 pounds the first 3 months and I loved not having a period every month. I have been on the pill for 2 years and have realized that I HATE THIS PILL! I tried using it continuously and then when the problems became worse I used it monthly. This pill slowly stole my life. The side effects were slowly creeping in and I didn't realize it.
March 3, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Short periods.
Cons:
Moodiness
Depression
It was all going well, and then I became so depressed, and then suicidal. I spent three nights in the hospital because it drove me to that.
Now that I am off of it, I feel so strange. No odd out of the blue emotions.
It drove me nuts, and I am only 17.
February 26, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
-protects you from babies!
-lighter periods
-skin looks healthier, but not clear
Cons:
-doesn't help with period cramps that much (buy some midol just in case!)
-didn't clear acne
you have to try it and figure out if it works for you. I'm switching to a stronger pill to cure my acne, hopefully for good. This pill has great to me otherwise, try it and find out if it works for you!
February 19, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
I took Yaz because I heard it made your boobs bigger and cleared up your complexion, it has done neither.
Cons:
I'm on my 2nd month and my complexion is worse than it ever has. I have cramps during my 2nd and 3rd week instead of just around my period. And I have much less energy working out and seem to be gaining fat!
DO NOT USE YAZ.
February 9, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Cleared my skin of inflamed acne, regulated my periods
Cons:
Had a bit of an initial breakout, i get nausea easily
Yasmin has done wonders for me. I have a hormone disorder and Yasmin has regulated all of my imbalanced hormone levels. I had a bit of an initial chin breakout, but since then my inflammatory acne has almost disappeared. I recommend Yasmin highly, but its always tricky with birth control because every woman's body seems to react differently.
February 7, 2008
Pros:
Not pregnant.
Cons:
DEPRESSION, MOODINESS, WEIGHT GAIN, FATIGUE, HEADACHES, WORSE ACNE
Ortho Tri Cyclen is not worth it. I stayed on it for the minimum "trial period" of 3 months to see if it would help decrease my acne. Lo and behold, my acne got worse...and I became a moody, depressed fat person, even though I exercise 6 days/week, which is supposed to make you not fat and release endorphins! It was awful and not worth 1 second for me.
Pros:
Bigger boobs.
No babies.