Birth Control, which one to choose?!
Question: Ok so I've had acne for about 6 years, and finally got rid of it a year ago after many visits to the dermatologist. Now I don't use anything to treat it and I stay clear, except for an occasional blemish around that time of month. Problem is I'm worried about going on the pill. I was on Ortho Tricycline 3 years ago and it made my acne 10 times worse. I was taking it to treat the acne. Now I'm worried if I go on the pill it will cause me to have acne again, or if I go on it for a few years, after I stop taking it, then it may cause acne.
Any ideas what pill won't cause me acne? I'm not looking for a pill to treat acne, just one that won't cause it. I'd rather avoid the pills indicated for acne since they will likely be similar to Ortho Tricycline and I had a bad experience with that as mentioned. In my case would just be better to just stick with condoms? That worries me because its not as effective as the pill and I like the idea of the pill because I'm in control of my body.
Answers: Ok so I've had acne for about 6 years, and finally got rid of it a year ago after many visits to the dermatologist. Now I don't use anything to treat it and I stay clear, except for an occasional blemish around that time of month. Problem is I'm worried about going on the pill. I was on Ortho Tricycline 3 years ago and it made my acne 10 times worse. I was taking it to treat the acne. Now I'm worried if I go on the pill it will cause me to have acne again, or if I go on it for a few years, after I stop taking it, then it may cause acne.
Any ideas what pill won't cause me acne? I'm not looking for a pill to treat acne, just one that won't cause it. I'd rather avoid the pills indicated for acne since they will likely be similar to Ortho Tricycline and I had a bad experience with that as mentioned. In my case would just be better to just stick with condoms? That worries me because its not as effective as the pill and I like the idea of the pill because I'm in control of my body.
Ortho tri cyclen also made me get zits, and I never got any until I got on that pill. I am now on Lo Estrin and love it!! I got on it after I asked around. It has been around a long time and I know lots of people who liked it. Also, it is low dose, which is great. I tried the Nuva Ring and hated it. I got really BAD cramps from it and almost passed out one time at work. I have also heard bad thing about Yaz. Several of my friends tried it and said it gave them bad PMS. If you go to www.webmd.com you can look up different birth control pills and read reviews people have written about them. That might help you decide what could work for you. Good luck!
If the prescription drug is intended for a decrease of acne, then it probably decreases acne. Perhaps there were other factors when you tried the pill. Try Trinessa: 4 periods a year, and a major, significant decrease in acne. :)
I wish I could help, except that I've had horrible acne for years and haven't been able to get rid of it. I've just started Ortho Tri - Lo, hoping that it'll help, but now I'm a little worried that it'll make it worse.
So...you want to be "in control of your body"?
The best birth control method is keeping your knees together. Now that's being in control!!!!!!