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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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June 29, 2008
had no period 1st mo.
June 16, 2008
Cons:
horrible headaches, VERY tender breasts, fatigued, extreme hunger
This pill is okay. I take the generic - tri sprintec. I've been taking it for a month. I have EXTREMELY tender breast..so sore that i can barely roll over in my sleep!..but on the flip side I went up a cup! I get horrible pounding headaches to the point where I have to lay down and pop tylenol. I always feel tired and lazy. I get extremely hungry even after I've eaten a large meal. On the brighter side, my mild acne has cleared up and I have a much brighter and smoother complexion. No mood swings, no cramps, no bloatedness.
June 5, 2008
Pros:
Improved acne and regular, lighter periods.
Cons:
Kind of expensive and eventually stopped helping my acne.
I have taken Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for 4 years, and for 3 of those years it worked really well for treating my acne. But for some reason, it hasn't been working as well on my skin lately.
June 5, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
none really
Cons:
bad headaches the first month, light acne turned to horrible acne, nervousness
started using yasmin to clear up light acne. have been on pill for 4months. my face is much much worse, huge blemishes and cysts along jaw and cheekbones.. after this pack is up done with it!! never had acne until i stopped taking bc.. back to ortho tri cycln used that first and never had a problem.
May 9, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
I am not spotting.
Cons:
Fatigue, dizziness, large appetite.
I've only been on Yasmin for a week. But, I do feel much more tired and I get the occasional dizzy spells. I hope that it goes away with time.
April 29, 2008
Pros:
Hhhmmm?? Well, I havn't gotten pregnant!
Cons:
Nauseous, headaches, tired, weak, irritable.
I need to switch pills...
April 23, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
No weight gain
No pregnancy
Cons:
Slight nauseous feeling in the mornings
I was on Yasmin for over two years when I changed location and doctors. The new doctor decided to put me on Microgynon 30 which hasn't agreed with me at all, and I shall be going back to Yasmin as soon as possible. Don't know if it clears up skin - I've never had a problem with my skin.
March 30, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Improved acne (50%), regulated hormones, less cramping.
Cons:
Expensive!
This is the first birth control pill I have tried, and I am a virgin so I am using it only to control my acne. I am 21 and have had (apparently hormonal) acne since I was 12. I have been through two courses of Accutane, both of which cleared me while I was taking it but the acne always returned. Yasmin does not prevent my acne but regulates it. For two weeks I get almost no pimples and have beautiful skin. For the other two I break out like crazy (although my PMS breakouts aren't as severe as they used to be...Yasmin makes it so that I can pinpoint the days I will start and stop breaking out!) I used to have moderate acne every day of the month. It definitely helps, but I think I might add spironolactone to ease the PMS acne. At least I know for certain the cause is hormonal! Also, I am down to 93 lbs. While some OC's make you gain weight, I've lost about 10 lbs on yasmin. I've suffered no side effects, and aside from the price it's a great pill.
March 26, 2008
Pros:
Taken it for 7 years no side effects or pregnancy. Light periods with no craps and knew exact day of my next period. Helps with acne.
Cons:
I just stopped taking the pill (trying to get pregnant) got a bad acne brake out.
This pill is great! Never had a problem or had to worry if it worked and if I was pregnant. Had very clear skin(didn't need makeup). I took it for 7 years with no side effects. One month a was given the wrong script for the pills. The other BC pill made me sooo sick I felt nausea all month. I was glad when I started taking Tri-cyclen again.
February 28, 2008
Pros:
Prevents pregnancy, regular periods
Cons:
I haven't found any yet
I just started my 4th month today. When I started it my skin seemed to clear up and this past week has been just hell. I don't think it will help out with my acne too much (NOTHING has...and I've tried just about EVERYTHING!) but my period finally got regular with the pills and started exactly when it should have. I tried some other pills in the past and I didn't like how they made me feel, but I've had absolutely no side effects with Ortho Lo. I just hope one day my skin will be clear of acne and I will finally have the confidence of not wearing any makeup :( It's so embarassing.
Pros:
not pregnant, cheap, cleared up mild acne, bigger boobs