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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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January 28, 2009
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
took a while to get used to it
when i first started taking this pill, i had a few anxiety attacks caued by it. but now everything is fine---i started to break out again, i think mostly because of stress---in the beginning, it was more effective at treating my acne, but i've started to break out agian.
January 26, 2009
Pros:
None I can think of.
Cons:
Weight gain, increase in acne, bloating, moodswings.
I've weighed the same amount for most of my high school to adult life, and never have I gained so much or felt so bloated. I'm depressed and tired and my acne is getting SO much worse. I'm staying on for two months to see what happens.
January 2, 2009
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Skin looks glowing at times,fewer acne body looks in better shape
Cons:
The only problem I had was the second day I had taken them I had a terrible migraine and I felt so nauseous ugh. Besides that day I was fine.
its my first time taking a birth control pill. I started 3 days ago on Yasmin and so far so good. Thinking positive all the way for all the good results.As I see from other ladys reviews it didn't work so well on them and that's simply because not everybodys body is going to accept the hormones. Everybody's body is different so ladys you won't know unless you try. So people who recommend not to take the "pill" shouldn't be recommending that to anyone as everybody is different and will handle it differently ..
Ignorence is BLISS! Good luck girlies!
December 23, 2008
Pros:
not pregnant, helped periods some, breasts grew, i havent ever had a problem with acne so it doesnt affect that
Cons:
weight gain! i always have stomach and head aches- but im not sure if it has to do with it or not.
im definitely not happy with the weight gain. it hasnt helped my moods at all. i get ill about a week before my period and am a total bitch for the next week. i cant find anything to help with this or any of the other things. i become very emotional around my period also and it doesnt help that either. id like to find something better but i do like this too.
November 26, 2008
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Prevents pregnancy!
Cons:
Made my acne worse (and I'm almost 29!) and I felt like my hormones were out of whack. My appetite was bigger too. This doesn't do half of what the ads say it does!!
Liked Yasmin better.
November 7, 2008
Pros:
Prevents Pregnancy, Regular Periods, Reduces Cramps
Cons:
My acne has gotten worse since I have used this product and at the beginning of taking the pill I got sick and threw up
This pill will not regulate your hormones to the point where it can get rid and regulate your acne. I have had no acne problem until I started to use this pill and I have acne all around my face.
November 5, 2008
Pros:
No babies, larger breasts, regular periods, cheap, no uncomfortable side effects, skin is clear
Cons:
CRAMPS!!!!
if I clean my skin regularly, I never or rarely break out
it works rly well and I don't have any nausea or emotional problems
i would have liked to have clearer skin... so I don't recommend it for people with severe/moderate acne
November 5, 2008
Pros:
It prevents pregnancy
Cons:
I am breaking out all over my shoulders neck and face. I am on the verge of vomiting. I have leg pain chest pain and headaches. I want to yell at everyone! Or sit in my room and cry. Screw this. Will i get sick if i just stop taking it?
That is the bottom line!
November 3, 2008
Pros:
It made my periods shorter and lighter thats about it,
Cons:
weight gain, bad headaches, food cravings, mood swings, sore breasts, nausea, just over all yucky!!
this pill is not worth it, if u want shorter lighter periods and can handle all those side effects then i would say go for it. Other wise this pill is useless,
October 27, 2008
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
It definitely regulated my crazy period. It took away perimenstral cramps, and definitely made me less emotional. Turned my moderate acne into mild... still there though!
Cons:
Bled for the first month straight through. Hasn't completely taken my acne away. Caused extreme anxiety to the point of where it is affecting my job. Beat red face, blotchiness, you name it. Also causes bad panic attacks.
Give it a try. Different pills are hell for some people and wonderful for another. But I'd probably try another lower estrogen higher anti-androgen to clear up acne before you try Yaz. Don't get hooked on the TV ads just yet..
Pros:
effective birth control, no pms, better skin, less cramps, light/short periods