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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
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January 3, 2008
Cons:
EMOTIONAL breakdowns that come out of no where, bloating, upset stomach if i do not eat, change in appetitite (increased)
I have been on this pill before when i was 15 (i am now 21) and overall i think its a good pill, but the emotional breakdowns and bloating are sometimes too much to handle. The bloating seems to never go away!! anyone else experianced this? Plus, my periods have been very short compared to normal and VERY light. Not sure if this is completely normal with being on the pill.
October 21, 2007
Pros:
regulated menstral cycle, pregnancy prevention
Cons:
not helping the acne as i had expected
i have been on orthotricyclen for three or four monthes now, i thought it would clear up my acne because the doctor at planned parenthood told me so but it hasn't helped much. i still have regular breakouts im 19 and have had a problem with acne since my sophmore year of highschool.
September 26, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
clear skin, hormones regulated, no pregnancy, regular period, emotional stability
Cons:
cant think of any
ive been taking yaz for over a year and i think it works pretty good. i havent gotten pregnant, my skin is more clear than ever, and i feel more emotionally stable than i have in a long time. some people dont like it becauswe it doenst agree with them. ibut if you think about it, different birth control doesnt different things for different people. some peop;le love ortho tri cyclin - BUT IT MADE ME A COMPLETE PSYCHO! lol. i would recommend yaz to anyone. honestly, i like yasmin better but apparently yaz is the lower dose of the same thing. i want more! lol
September 3, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Weight loss (about 5 lbs), acne clearing up
Cons:
Mood swings, cramps
I switched to Yasmin after unsuccesfully being on Orthotricyclin for 5 months to clear up my acne- it made me break out horribly! and I was also really depressed. I've been on Yasmin for a little over 2 months and have to say its a lifesaver. My skin broke out bad the first month (little bumps all over my forehead and check, nose area) but now its clearing up and almost gone. On the negaitve, I've become very irritable and I get angry and upset quickly, I hope that goes away or gets better- but its not bad enough to stop taking it. I was tired and lathargic the first month I took it but thats pretty much gone away. The one major draw back for me is the price. $58 a month! But because its gotten rid of the acne I had since high school (I'm 20) I think its worth it for me and I'm going to continue taking it.
August 28, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Makes my GF's breasts bigger. (increasing my sex drive/desire)
Cons:
Makes my GF's mood rollercoaster-ish and extremely moody (decreasing my sex drive/desire)
I dont suffer from acne, and I'm not even a girl. I am the loving boyfriend of a 1-2 month Yasmin user. I would like to sincerely thank every girl who has spoken out about their personal experience with Yasmin as it relates to mood swings. After a few fights that seemingly avalanched out of nowhere, I noticed there was something different about my up-to-this-moment perfect girlfriend. After a little research, i came across this great site and showed my girlfriend the effect this pill can have. Thankfully, she has agreed to drop the "devil's pebble" (as I call it) as soon as her cycle is over this week! I can't wait to get back to the relationship we had before she began taking this birth control. Im not saying this is a bad drug, everyone is different and you'll just have to try it and see for yourself. But please be aware that no matter what type of person you are, this MAY have a deep impact on your personal/intimate relationships. Thanks again for saving a great relationship
August 23, 2007
Pros:
none
Cons:
YEAST INFECTIONS.
never had a yeast infection in my life and i've had 3 since starting this pill last summer. if you've ever had a yeast infection before, then you know that it is such a horrible, painful, frustrating experience.
August 7, 2007
Pros:
kept me from getting pregnant and make a few pimples go away.
Cons:
didnt completely clear my skin, it make me completely moody, felt sick after taking it, makes your period really thick and goopy.
its nice for preventing pregnancy but it will give you terrible mood swings and you'll be a in a bad mood most of the time, i stopped taking it 3 days ago and i feel like my normal happy self again. recommend it for pregnancy prevention but not for acne
June 27, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
I just wanted to post this letter because I have seen more than a few women referring to Yasmin as YAZ. They are two separate drugs and only sound similar. They are not the same medication.
June 22, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Better skin, no weight gain, regular period
Cons:
not until I stop taking it; the worst acne of my life
I was on the pill for over 5 yrs, just stopped 5 months ago. I had no side effects while I was on the pill, but now I have the worst acne of my life. I have acne all over my face, neck and entire upper back. I wish I had done enough research 5 yrs ago before I decided to start taking Yasmin. Ladies, you have been warned!!
March 11, 2007
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
clearer skin
Cons:
depressed
i've put up with acne for years and i had tried strong antibiotics and proactive for my skin and none of this worked. my doctor put me on yasmin which i have been on for about 4 months now, my skin had started to clear up really well with just some scars which i thought would clear up over time, but now im starting to break out again and after reading reviews on here im worried im going to get proper acne again and im especially worried about when i stop taking yasmin now! i don't know whether to just stop taking it after reading these reviews?
Pros:
jumped a cup size in my boobs, shorter periods, clearer skin, no pregnancy!!