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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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April 21, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Cons:
Horrible stomach pains, nausea/ loss of appetite, headache, loss of sex drive, skin not clearing up fast enough...seems stagnant.
The night I decided to start the new pill I read on here the pros and cons. Sometimes the cons outweighed the pros, which scared me. But, hell, I'm adventurous, I tried it anyway. So far, no babies, a little bit better skin, no CRAZY hormonal fits and my breasts grew two cups (my boyfriend is very pleased). The stomach pains, nausea/no appetite and loss of sex drive is something I can do without. But, I'm sure it will get better. All I want now is my skin to get better. I'm sure it just takes time. =/
April 14, 2008
Pros:
Well, Im not pregnant...
Cons:
ACNE!
I have NEVER had acne in my life until I took this medication. And it makes me nautious.
April 6, 2008
Pros:
less cramping, lighter periods, clearer skin
Cons:
depression, mood swings, nausea, decreased sex drive
It worked fine for a while, then I stopped taking it for several months and when I started again I had terrible side effects. It did help clear my skin, but at the expense of physical/emotional health. After I stopped taking it for good my skin was worse than it had been before the pill.
March 25, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
The only pro I can give this product is that I haven't beocme pregnant while on it.
Cons:
I have been taking Yasmin for about 6 months now and my acne had only worsened, I have noe sexual interest with my boyfriend anymore, and I am constantly depressed.
I want to know if it has been proven to do all of these things, and if so why would anyone prescribe it.
March 21, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
no weight gain, no babies
Cons:
skin got worse, emotional
I used to take Dianne for my skin, but it made me put on weight far too easily so changed to yasmin. Iv lost weight since changing but the acne has got worse. Iv only been on it for 3 months. Will my skin clear if i stick it out for a few more months? is there another pill which will help clear my skin but not make me put on weight as easily as dianne does?
March 10, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
No babies, Cleared acne, no weight gain, gave me a more womanly figure, periods were normal and always at the same time.
Cons:
Anxiety.
Worked really great for me! It even made me less hairy haha! I guess it really depends whether or not its right for you. It never gave me extra acne, no mood swings.
One time i took 2 pills in one day by accident (this was the first day back on the pill) and i barfed all night long.
February 17, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
cramps are gone, period is predicatble,
Cons:
hasn't done nothing for my acne
Yasmin is my first birth control and honestly i dont' feel anything most users described (depression, anxiety, ect) . The only thing i hated was it didnt' do anything for my face, of which was the whole reason i started yasmin and of course my cramps. i been on yasmin for about 5 or 6 months.
November 16, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Regular periods. No cramping. No weight gain. No acne.
Cons:
Increase in mood swings towards the end of the month just before starting my period. I use to use Loestrin and did not experience this. Periods are also longer and heavier on Yasmine than Loestrin Fe 1/20. No weight gain or acne on either pil
I have been on Yasmine for 2 years. I was on the one previous to this (Loestrin) for 6 years and only switched because I was on the other for a while and didnt want its effectivness to decrease. Yasime is a good pill but for me I have experienced more emotional swings than the other pill. Pills effect everyone differently.
October 28, 2007
Pros:
predictable periods
Cons:
made acne much much worse!! made me more emotional. lower sex drive.
I personally would not recommend this to anyone. I've never had acne this bad in my life, I've never had such problems controlling my emotions and it's kind of a pain not having the same drive as i did before.
October 24, 2007
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
short periods, hmm thats about it
Cons:
didn't clear acne. hair loss (yes I said hair loss!)
Taking this pill is not worth it. I have taken it for 4 months and it has not taken care of my acne. It reduced it some, but I am not willing to use it any longer since I am losing tons of hair in the shower everyday. Girls out there - Beware - hair loss is a common side effect that they don't talk about much...
Pros:
Not pregnant, breasts are huge, weight loss, and skin partially clearing up.