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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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March 7, 2012
Cons:
It is so hard to remember to take everyday at the same time. Most of the time I just set an alarm on my phone to remind me.
Slight weight gain but nothing a little exercise cant help.
It is a great product.
March 6, 2012
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Haven't gained weight
I'm not pregnant :D
Cons:
breasts slightly tender (not enough to bug me)
slight acne for the moment
PATIENCE is the main thing with birth controls. If by 3-4 months you're not satisfied, ya gotta switch. I've tried the Ortho Tri-Lo or whatever it is, and it did NOT like my face even after 4 months. So, I gave up. I've always had FLAWLESS skin. I was told YASMIN is a more skin-sensitive birth-control. My first month I've had no break outs. I'm half way through my second month and I have a few small pimples. I'm assuming this is just my body getting used to it. I have high hopes.
March 2, 2012
Pros:
Not Pregnant
Shorter, lighter period
Boobs slightly bigger
Acne cleared up
No weight gain
Greatly reduced cramping
Cons:
Crave food (which caused me to eat a bunch of chocolate and my chin broke out severely for a week)
More emotional
I'm pretty happy I started taking Ortho :)
February 25, 2012
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
no pros
Cons:
abdominal pain
vomiting
nausea
heavy periods
long periods ( i had it for 27 days)
headaches
back pains
lost of appetite
I will not recommend this product, i have never felt this bad in my life. It put me in the hospital for days.
February 22, 2012
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
NOTHING
Cons:
Mood Swings
Acne (When I've NEVER had bad skin)
Period won't stop
KILLED my sex drive
The most horrific burning inside my vagina after stopping which is supposedly "normal" in some woman. TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE for side effects like this...
Don't EVER take this, you will regret it...I do...
February 9, 2012
Pros:
Contraception
Bigger breasts
Controls PCOS symptoms
Clears up acne/ reduces oil in face
No loss of sex drive
Doesn't make me gain weight
Cons:
Tender breasts in first month
Heavier period
Mood swings
As stated by my doctor, this birth control like any takes some time for the body to get used to. The worst symptom I had were the extremely tender breasts. It really did reduce the oil on my face.
February 5, 2012
Pros:
Not pregnant
Shorter periods
less moody
Cons:
Weight gain
Acne showed up after taking it
As long as it does its main job, its good. Few added bonuses as listed in pros. I get it free from planned parenthood.
November 11, 2011
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
My skin is starting to clear up after the first breakout.
My moods on the active pills are great
Up a cup size
Barely any weight gain
Cons:
Breakout within the first Month
Horrible breakout on back
Mood swings when on Placebo
If I miss the pill in a couple of hours I get digestive problems
Blood clot risk
Try it! Im only on the first month and my skin is clearing up the cysts on the side of my face. (Although I have little whiteheads on my forehead, but that can wait a little longer) I was so depressed about my skin, I did everything right, but i still broke out. So I thought maybe its just hormone problems so I asked my doc about BCP and she presecribed me this, so far so good. When I hit the third month I'll come back And do another review.
November 3, 2011
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
-no breakouts in 3 weeks of use
Cons:
-rash!! (looks like insect bites)
-itchy every where!!!!!
well i have been taking this medicine for my cystic acne and because my derm had to put me on a birth control so i can start accutane (in 2wks!!). So right now i am on gianvi (the generic form of yaz) and my skin has improved dramatically in 3 wks!! that is pretty awesome cuz all i have right now is just my acne scars. But for the past 3 days my skin has became more sensitive and itchy. and lately i've been getting this rash on my arms legs and neck and back that look like insect bites!! horrible. i gotta tell my derm to switch me to another birth control. well overall this medicine would be great if i didn't have a side effect, but i do, so that is why i don't like this med. hope it works out for you because it did solve my acne problem:) dang side effects....
September 5, 2011
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Acne Clear
Cons:
Hair loss
Worse cramping
Heavier period
Took several months to get regulated to normal
I switched to Yaz right when I started Accutane. I'm not sure if it was the Accutane working with the Yaz to cause my bad experience, or if it was all Yaz. The first period lasted 3 weeks, and my cramping is bad every month now - and my flow is much heavier. I went from using regular tampons to ultra just to make it through the night. The hair loss is minor, but I noticed it. Again, not sure if it's the accutane or the Yaz, but I have been off Accutane for almost 3 months now, and my hair is not back yet. I have been on Yaz for 9 months and will switch once I go back to the doctor for my annual check up. My periods on my old BC (Ovcon) were normal and not painful and heavy. I also haven't noticed any improvement in my moods. The acne isn't here - but I'd almost attribute that to the Accutane. I would not recommend this BC. (Also, I use the generic form)
Pros:
Lighter Periods
Shorter Periods ( 2-3 dyas)
Very Min Cramps
Breast Enlargement (for women with smaller breast, pro..already large..maybe a con.)
Less Acne