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Oral contraceptives, otherwise known as birth control pills, are also approved to treat acne. They work by regulating male hormones in the female...

Oral contraceptives, otherwise known as birth control pills, are also approved to treat acne. They work by regulating male hormones in the female body. Less male hormones normally lead to less acne. 

Oral contraceptives contain an estrogen component (ethinyl estradiol) that is combined with progestin hormones, such as drospirenone (Yasmin® or Yaz®), norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen®) or norethindrone (Estrostep®). 

Oral contraceptives are taken once a day with a meal. Make sure to take the pill at the same time every day.

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November 20, 2008

Pros:

clear skin, fuller breasts

Cons:

nausua first inactive pills, feel like vomiting on lighter blue pills

I have been using this for 2 weeks so its too soon for me to say. I don't have bad skin to begin with, but it does help because since using this, I had about 2 pimples. BUT I did get bumps on the side of my cheeks but quickly dissapeared after a couple of days or so which was wierd. My breast doesn't feel "tender" yet but it did increase...and I'm not depressed but I do break down over stupid things. I'm not using this for pregnacy so I can't say wether it works or not..hmm what else...this is easy to swallow because its so tiny but do not take it on an empty stomach. oh yeah I got this for free at a clinic which is the best part!
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November 19, 2008

Pros:

LIGHTER PERIODS ...No pregnancy .....helps with acne

Cons:

lots of break through bleeding between periods which i have never experienced before ...... getting off of this pill ....im having like a week of my actual period and then two weeks of light bleeding! cannot stand it

depends on the person ...my best friend is on the same pill and loves it .......
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November 16, 2008

Pros:

Clear glowing skin. No more migraine headaches! like my other BC gave me ( Levlite 28). Rescued me from pregnancy! so grateful.

Cons:

slight weight gain, roller coaster emotions, you can get really nauseous taking these its best to take them before bed. Vivid dreams, 1 nightmare (haven't had one in years)

I like them! I will endure the side effects just as long as it continues to help my acne. This is ortho tri cyclen Lo.
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November 12, 2008

Pros:

the obvious, not getting pregnant, no nausea, slightly lighter period, no bloating or weight gain, stayed the same.

Cons:

possibility of some acne, possible cause of moodswings, a little more PMS

I don't quite know how to feel about this pill. I'm 21, I have been on it for two months now. I started oral contreceptives two years ago with Yasmin the first year, which gave me very clear skin but severe moodiness. My gyno switched me to reg. ortho tri cyclen a year after that and I felt pretty normal on that pill and had moderately clear skin, but then my periods suddenly got a little heavier over time. A little over a year later I am now on Ortho Low, and right before I switched over i had started getting acne randomly around my chin and jaw. It cleared up a little, and now its back...worse than Ive ever had. I dont know if its from the pill, I hope not. I hate switching things I'm putting into my body around so much. It has been almost two and a half months. Is this normal? I read that it can do that but is supposed to clear up after the first month. But now Im going on two and a half months. Also I feel like i cry over stupid things more. Don't know how I feel about this pill.
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November 10, 2008

Pros:

dont get pregnent. regular periods

Cons:

light acne. CRAMPS!!!

i get cramps every now and then. but there light cramps. sometimes the cramps get bad but not longer than 20 minutes. ive used the pill for two weeks and ive notices acne coming out in my shoulder :( ugh.
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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.
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November 6, 2008

Pros:

No pregnancy, lighter periods.

Cons:

Bad acne at first, bad nausea everyday, and depression sometimes.

I just started taking it so i think the acne will clear up in time. Also the nausea should go away after the first month, hopefully. Depression has lived with me before the pill so i doubt thats the whole reason..
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November 6, 2008

Pros:

i haven't got pregnant

Cons:

Been throwing up for days, period started about 3 days after i started the pill and has not stopped yet (very low flow but there).

I don't think its worth the low price to feel horrible all the time, headaches, non stop bleeding, nausiated for days, still waiting for overall outcome, but its not looking good.
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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
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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!
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