OMG FOUR TO SIX WEEKS THATS IT?! Right now I’m thirteen, I’ve had really horrible acne since I was in early grade four (8 years old)and I’ve been on all sorts of medications like Stevia A, Tactupump, I was on a pill but not birth control, and I’ve most recently been using Tazorac, which irritated my skin MUCH more and dried it out completely. My acne is the worst it’s ever been and I’m going to the doctor tomorrow morning to get birth control pills. It’s been years I’ve been dealing with this problem, and I’m so glad there are people out there that make these things to help people like us💘
I'm so glad she made this clear by explaining the two different types of birth control pills. Now I know that could possibly benefit from the one that has both estrogen and progesterone in it. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you! Aww hearing this makes our hearts go pitter patter! Our mission is to educate women on their reproductive health and to make it easier for women to get birth control. So if you have any questions on your periods, birth control, or even things like PCOS, let us know and we'll answer them in the comments or even make a video or blog about it. Have a great day!
I have PCOS, so I started with the pill. And to be honest, my acne improved and I have less hairloss. I had no side effects, only side effect is, my boobs become bigger and it hurt a lot
@@naomidones1204 yes i'm taking it currently! I know it only masks the hormones and it'll come back once i stop taking it but oh well. I didn't react well to the first one but then u changed it and my skin isn't completly clear but it has improved a lot! I just didn't wanna deal with bad skin while still in school so this will do for now😆
Day 1 of being on it. (I'll update) Edit: I've been on it for about a month and right when I started it, it made my period heavier but I'll have to get used to it which will take a couple months. My acne is a little better and yeah Edit: 2nd month my acne was getting better butttttt I kept touching my face 🤦 haven't had my period yet sooo yeah
I love your Channel! I've been on the Pill Estelle now for 4 and a half months now, my Acne has gone down in some areas but just come back in other areas and hasn't improved too much, how long will it take to see the full results?? Thankyou!
I’m using Junel FE as a birth control to help with my acne. It was recommended to me by my derm. However the progestrin is different than the ones you said are best at helping with acne. Can it still be just as effective in treating my acne?
Nothing works for me , I’ve been prescribed 2 acne medications and none of them worked , I’m going to try birth control , fingers crossed it helps me 😢
I Started taking estelle two three weeks ago, it hasn't much helped with my acne. My acne are getting worst and looks like a angry inflamed acne. I had a side effects of pill such as vaginal dryness, sore boobs and always craving foods. I stopped using for 3days. I am feeling so depressed, acne are getting more worst than before I started taking pills. It is all over my cheeks and forehead. I resumed taking it again, it makes me feel so dizzy but has balance my mood atm. Should I change pills or is there any other options I can try without using pills for my acne? I feel like I made a worst decision of taking pills.
Hi Dr. Yen. Thank you for your video! I have been on birth control pill Sprintec for a couple of years now. My acne got a lot better and I had clear skin until I decided to stop and my acne came back worse then before. I got prescribed Spironolactone and I took it for about a year and it did wonder for my skin, I also got back to taking Sprintec. Due to the side effects, I stopped Spironolactone and I am still taking Sprintec. However, despite being on Sprintec, my acne has come back lately, even though before Sprintec did clear my skin perfectly. Is there a reason Sprintec stopped working and should I go back to taking Spironolactone? Thank you so much!!
Hi Doctor, I’m going to start a birth control pill or patch as actual BC, but I want to choose the best combination estrogen/progesterone available for controlling acne. I’m in CA, USA, and I’d like something easily dispensed at most drugstore pharmacies. I’ve spoken to Planned Parenthood and I worked as a pharmacy tech at CVS/got accepted to pharmacy school so I am somewhat/barely familiar with the different names/brands of BCs we dispense, but I’m not sure which is the best one for acne. I know a lot of people go on Yaz or Yazmin, and it has worked for them. I’d just like to start the most popular or efficacious BC for acne since I’m 22 and still getting acne. Which BC pill or patch do you generally prescribe for acne? I can go ask my doctor or make another apmt at Planned Parenthood - but the PAs who explain which BC they have told me that they are really only knowledgeable about the specific three BCs Planned Parenthood is able to prescribe and dispense and couldn’t give me any comparison about which BCs are better for preventing birth and for acne which makes me feel like their HCPs aren’t the best to ask about this since they’re only familiar with their 1 pill (I’d never heard of it or seen it dispensed at CVS while I was there, but the name sounded like Shaquille lol), 1 patch (Xulane), and 1 ring (NuvaRing, I believe). 😕
Of course, I’m also worried about health risks and minimal side effects which is why I’d like to know the “best” or most commonly prescribed combination drug for this.
Hi. I had hormonal acne and my testosterone and 17 oh progesterone levels are quite increased . My doctor recommended me Yaz, but i am note sure if my skin can be clear after i go off this birth control pills and am i am afraid of my acne return in an agressive manner . I need a piece of advice. Thank you !
Hi! We're not sure what you are asking but if you are asking "will my acne come back after I come off the medication" then the answer is: most likely. Whatever is causing the elevated hormone levels (PCOS or puberty) most likely is still there. Though if it is just puberty, then perhaps when you hit 18 - it should be better/gone. But if it is PCOS, then you need to treat that with either weight loss if you are overweight. Losing 10% of your weight often will help. Metformin can also help. Please note that these are suggestions only and should not be a substitute for professional advice that you would get from your own doctor.
I was on the "minipill"(not the regular pill)for my endometriosis and it made my acne so bad, it made me hairy, and also "act hormonal", I'd get insanely mad and cry all the time as well, I'd bleed for months and months(and it wasn't just dripping, it was literal bleeding), now I'm starting the normal birth control pills, and I'm hopeful they're at least better.💜
Pandia Health I started the normal ones now and the first 5-6 days I was so nauceous I actually almost threw up a few times, I figured it'd pass after a while and now I feel completely fine!☺ I'm quite glad I switched.
I one time was told by a coworker attending school for nursing, told me that I am taking birth control as I did not know that and I am a man with a chronic acne condition.
We do NOT recommend men take birth control for acne treatment!! There are oral antibiotics and creams and oral isotretinoin that you can take. Do NOT take birth control if you are man unless you are trying to become a woman.
Hi Jovelyn! Yes, birth control pills or ring should help with the acne. Norgestimate, desogestrel, whatever is in demulen/Zovia are good medications. Drosperinone is also good but you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. If you are in California, use our doctors www.pandiahealth.com. Hope this helps!
hallo pandia ..thank you for this video..My question is , I'm 42 and have hormonal acne. can I take yasmin hormonal pills with my age..I don't smoke and don't take alcohol. waiting for your answer please ..
It might be the type of medication you are on. We recommend: norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone (if you can drink 8 glasses of water a day) AND we recommend skipping the sugar pill/bleeding week. Watch our #PeriodsOptional videos for that. These answers are for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment.
Hello Dr.yen I am a 14 year old female with severe acne on my cheeks forehead and especially chin area now would I benefit by taking birth control pills if so which would you recommend?
Know that birth control pills help but do NOT cure acne. So you may still need to use benzoyl peroxide soap and tretinoin cream (prescription only in the US). But it should help. The best for skin are norgestimate, desogestrel, and drosperinone (if you can drink 8 glasses of water a day).
Hi, an answer would really help me. I have tried every topical cream, antibiotic and went on accutane. My last resort was going on birth control. I'm taking the Yasmin pill for 2 months now (minus a few days). It only got worse and even now my acne is bad. Does this mean anything? I don't know whether I should lose hope or stop taking it. Any idea would help, thank you :D
If yasmin made your acne worse, then you should probably stop it. See your doctor about other options. Accutane is usually THE best option and some people need 2 or 3 rounds of it. Also, you might want to do some bloodwork to look for other causes of why you have so much acne. And if you haven’t tried it, some people found success with spironolactone.
Thanks a lot! I will try and finish 3 months first. And then look into the options you told me. Do you think switching birth control or going from generic to brand is going to do anything? Or shouldn't that be an option.
I Started taking estelle three weeks ago, it hasn't much helped with my acne. My acne are getting worst and looks like a angry inflamed acne. I had a side effects of pill such as vaginal dryness, sore boobs and always craving foods. I stopped using for 3days. I am feeling so depressed, acne are getting more worst than before I started taking pills. It is all over my cheeks and forehead. I resumed taking it again, it makes me feel so dizzy but has balance my mood atm. Should I change pills or is there any other options that I can try without using pills for my acne? I feel like I made a worst decision of taking pills.
Hello - if you have any concerns please consult with your medical doctor, as we are unable to give you medical advice. If you would like to consult with one of our doctors please sign up at www.pandiahealth.com
I don't understand... I never had acne till I started the birth control... I started bcos I don't wanna get pregnant again, never had acne before but when I started the pill my face become like the face of a monster, bcos of the pill!!!!! Then I switched to the shot and the acne still there... My doctor says the shot it suppose to help heal the acne but I'm worse and worse, don't understand why... I need help pliz
Hi..I have had pcos for quite sometime...where my skin use to be v dull, no glow with lotta hairfall and irregular periods.I was prescribed to take krimson 35, where I noticed that I had amazing glowing skin, no hairfall. I continued the course for 6months..and then stopped. Again, am noticing that my skin doesnt have the same glow as it use to when I was on pill. please suggest what I should do to balance these harmones accurately..as what krimson 35 use to do.
People with PCOS often do better on birth control pills. check out our blog on PCOS. www.pandiahealth.com/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-treat-pcos/ The pill you were on had Cyproterone which is a good progestin for preventing acne.
Your doctor can help you determine which brand of pills you can take. While many countries allow women to get birth control over the counter, the United States is not one of them. There are a growing number of states like California, Oregon, Washington, and New Jersey that allow pharmacists to give birth control without a doctor prescription but it's often difficult to find pharmacies that offer them. If you don't have a doctor and want to see one of ours online, it's just $39 doctor e-visit and you sign up at www.PandiaHealth.com. If everything on your health questionnaire looks ok, we can recommend a brand and send it to you for free. We're currently only available in California and if you want to learn more on how it works, just watch our video on "How Pandia Health Works".
Hi I’ve been taking TriNessa Nov 18 will be 5 months. All of a sudden I started breaking out around my chin area 😟 is that normal? Or should I switch pills? Help please
If it’s all of a sudden, then it’s most likely NOT the medication. However, Dr. Yen would recommend considering changing to the monophasic instead of the triphasic. Check out our video on that if you want more info. th-cam.com/video/lVUQOzoMSjg/w-d-xo.html
Hi! Few questions, I was prescribed Taytulla (1 mg or progesterone and 20mcg of estrogen) and I’ve realized that my acne is getting worse, would it be because the progesterone is higher than the estrogen? I usually have bad side effects with high estrogen pills, and I have been diagnosed with PCOS (high testosterone) do I have other options?
You have LOTS of other options. I need to know the exact progesterone. It’s the progesterone that is giving you the acne. There are 7-8 different progesterones. Try a different one. We don’t recommend “low dose” that is we recommend minimum 30 mcg of estrogen. Norgestimate, desogestrel, whatever is in demulen/Zovia are good medications. Drosperinone is also good but you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. If you are in California, use our doctors www.pandiahealth.com Note: These answers are not a substitute for professional medical advice. These answers are for general informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment!
I am 14 years old and i have redness and small bumps and some acne. i have lots of the bumps on my face and they are quite annoying. although they aren’t able to be popped or anything. some of them are but i tend to just leave them alone. if i go on birth control, how long will the results last after i go off of it? and does it have any side affects other than curing acne?
sounds like you should see your doctor or dermatologist to treat your acne with prescription cream. But you could start with benzoyl peroxide wash or soap. and/or salicylic acid over the counter stuff.
I’ve had acne since I was about 7/8 years old. I’m 27 now. I’ve done the shot, hated it, Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo (generic kind, can’t remember the name) & Velivet. I don’t recall as bad side effects with Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo as I did with Velivet. Velivet left me with awful cramps and headaches. My hormones were awful. I didn’t see much help with acne. I had been off all birth control for a while, and my doctor prescribed the Velivet. I have been off of it for a while now too, and was thinking of going back to Ortho Lo - but am weary because of the negative side effects I experienced. I need a birth control that will prevent pregnancy (obviously) & help my acne. Can you break down the difference between the Ortho Lo & Velivet (generic versions if it matters) & would you recommend I go back to the Ortho Lo, or suggest something else? IUD & implant are out of the question for me personally.
Dr. Yen recommends orthocyclen or its generics regular strength - the Lo is not enough estrogen for good bone health. The best for acne is Yasmin and its generics, but you need make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and don’t have any kidney problems. All birth control should be good for acne, but if you had issues with Velivet, then tell your doctor that. Different women respond differently to different medications. Each woman is different. Please note these are suggestions only and not a substitute for the advice you would get from your own doctor.
Pandia Health I just left my doctors office earlier today & am going to get out on genetic Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo again. I’m hoping this helps! I drink a gallon of water daily, so I should hopefully be ok on that end.
Hi Dr. Yen, I am currently on doxycycline mono twice a day for my acne along with a topical treatment, and a prescription face wash. I have been on the antibiotic for around 3-4 months, but my dermatologist is taking me off the oral acne medication. I know staying on antibiotics for long periods of time is not good for the body, because of antibotic resistance and harming healthy cells. I am worried my acne will return to the way it was, because I have read online that antibiotics is a short term treatment and will not help in the long run. Should I consider birth control? I am currently 17 years old. I have been struggling with acne for over a year now, and I am looking for a long-term solution. Thank you
At 17 y/o, your acne probably has a strong hormonal component. birth control pills might be very useful. I would recommend a monophasic and skip the placebo week to have a stable hormonal level and prevent acne. You may need to add back the oral antibiotic if you have chest/back acne and the birth control is not enough…long-term - you most likely will “outgrow” your acne - it will go away as you get older and your hormones stabilize. Please keep in mind that this is for general information only and not a substitute for professional medical advice that you would get from your doctor.
Hi, Rodesa! For acne, norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone are the BC that cause your sex hormone binding globulin to go up, thus the circulating testosterone to go down and have less acne. However, all birth control pill, patch, ring methods generally help with acne.
I have eczema and I was given some medication to fix that first then in 3 weeks, we would look into the acne treatment. My acne is not that bad but I get a lot more persistent blackheads now and I tend to be oily although I had dry skin before. My doctor recommended yaz to treat the acne but is there any other way? would using yaz be more of a short term solution because once I'm off it, would my acne return?
I would suggest Yasmin unless you are 45 years old or older. Yaz has only 20 mcg of estrogen and is not high enough for your bones. Yasmin might be overkill if you only have blackheads and some oiliness. Yes, it’s only short term until you get through puberty which is the usual cause of acne. Perhaps use some benzoyl peroxide wash and ask for tretinoin cream. And make sure you skip the placebo week. Most women’s acne gets worse around that time, so if you skip that time, then the acne gets better. Watch this th-cam.com/video/GGWYN7pLahU/w-d-xo.html
Hi! My daughter is 14 and her acne isn’t too bad. She doesn’t have cystic acne or anything. She has fair skin and has marks that her pimples have left. She also has blemishes and redness. Her acne is quite noticeable though. Nothing seems to work to cure it, is it safe for her to go on birth control?
If she is at least 2 years after her periods started, then she's ok to go on birth control. Nothing is going to "cure" her acne as long as her hormones are raging (until 16 or so) but it can definitely improve/calm it down. benzoyl peroxide wash and topical retinoid (prescription only, ask her doctor) will also help.
I would say 3 months to 6 months is enough .The pill helps with acne, but some people have VERY strong acne and require oral antibiotics and topical or oral tretinoin. See your doctor/provider for those medications.
Yes. Any birth control can help with acne. You might want to try skipping the sugar/placebo week. Most women’s acne gets worse around that time, so if you skip that time, then the acne gets better. Watch this th-cam.com/video/GGWYN7pLahU/w-d-xo.html
Allison, the pill, patch, ring should all be good for acne. The shots, IUD with hormone and implant - depends on the person and how their body responds to that particular type of progesterone.
I started birth control a little over a month ago and my acne is worse. Im on ortho tri cyclen and I’ve always had a short fuse but now it feels like everything is irritating me and I’m snapping. Also I’m overly emotional now and cry a lot. Please help
@@tereza.7.7.7 i stopped all birth control in March. I gained a lot of weight. My hunger ques were off and I’ve lost 5 lbs in a month just from stopping. Birth control isn’t for me. I never needed it. I just wanted to practice safer sex. He can wear condom. I’m done.
Hi! I'm 16 and had my first period a little over a year ago. Before I got my period, my skin was clear and I had very little to no acne. However right around the time I got it, my skin became worse and worse. I now frequently develop pimples and have red acne spots on my cheeks. I'm assuming this is hormonal acne so I waited for my body to adjust but it's only gotten worse. Could birth control help? How long does it usually take for teenage acne to settle down?
Yes. going on the birth control pill , patch or ring, could help because the hormones in the pill, patch, ring, decrease the testosterone that your body is making. It would take 1-3 years for your teenage acne to settle down.
Hi dr.sofia I’m also suffering from hormonal severe acne and I took a pills it’s my first time but I took it without having a period,I’m on my 9 days on pills and haven’t get a period yet.
Your period should come back. It's OK not to have a period if you are on birth control. Some women lose their periods on the pills because some pills have low estrogen so very little blood come out or needs to come out. As long as you don't feel pregnant, there's nothing to be concerned about. If you think you might be pregnant (missed some pills or something), then take a pregnancy test. And if you have any other health symptoms like weight loss/gain, then you might want to see your doctor and get your thyroid checked out. Please keep in mind that this is for general information only and not a substitute for professional medical advice from your own doctor. If you're in California, you can become one of our patients and one of our Pandia Health doctors can provide you the professional medical advice for your specific situation.
Hi Dara! Restart the medication on day 5 of your bleeding that you are having now. If your bleeding stops before day 5, then start on that day because some women only bleed for 3 days with their “periods”. Keep in mind this is only a suggestion and not a substitute for medical advice from your own doctor.
You are correct. Some women get initial breakouts. Wait 2-3 months. If it doesn’t get better by month 2 or 3, time to switch. For acne, for best results we recommend norgestimate, desogestrel, ethynodiol diacetate, or drosperinone (but you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water/day for this one) as the progestin in your birth control pill. These answers are not a substitute for professional medical advice. These answers are for general informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment!
Everyone has different experiences with acne and medications for them. It would be helpful to see a dermatologist if you have any questions regarding your acne and what triggers it. We also offer a free acne article to read at www.pandiahealth.com
Pandia Health - What type of birth control pill do you recommend me for pregnancy, no acne, no gain weight, stop my painful cramps, and won’t mess with my hormones that will make me moody...?
Not having any periods would take away the acne and cramps. However you have to balance a medication's ability to stop your periods vs the moody side effect. Most women do great on norgestimate (if not skipping bleeds) or desogestrel (if skipping bleeds). Check out Pandia Health if you are in California and we can write your prescription (if needed and safe for you). and check out our #PeriodsOptional website bc.pandiahealth.com/periods-optional/
Hi im 28 yrs old and im suffering from acne my ob said that u have hormonal imbalance and im married but no children yet..can i take pills for my acne..what kind of pills i can take to cure my hormonal imbalance and the same time my hormonal acne
Your ob should be able to treat you and tell you want to take. These answers are for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment.
Farza, all birth control pills should be good for acne. However, norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone, ethynodiol diacetate are probably better than the others. And you can skip the sugar pills/bleeding week and that might help even more. Watch th-cam.com/video/GGWYN7pLahU/w-d-xo.html or go to www.pandiahealth.com/periodsoptional
Hi Dr. Yen, when is the best time to start taking the pill? My doctor said it doesn't matter but I also see a lot of people taking them on the first day of their periods. Thank u
You can start your birth control pill on any day of your period. You just might have less breakthroughbleeding /spotting if you start on the last days of your period - like day 4-7.
Hi! I'm 16 and have acne and have struggled with it since I was 12-13. Is it worth it to go on birth control SIMPLY for the sake of helping with acne? I'm not using it to prevent pregnancy at all, just simply for acne. Is it worth all the other side effects? And what would those other side effects be? Thank you.
Hi! We're sorry to hear that you've been struggling with acne since you were 12-13. Yes you can go on birth control only for acne. Is it worth it and the other side effects? That answer is up to you. Keep in mind that everyone is different and side effects will vary from person to person and you can learn more about it through our Side Effects playlist on our channel (2 videos). There's also different formulations of birth control so it could be finding the right birth control for you. What's also interesting about your question is that what many people don't know, including our policy makers, is that birth control is used for more than preventing pregnancies. For women who struggle with acne, it's used as an acne medication. For women with PCOS or endometriosis, it's used to alleviate cramps. So when our politicians focuses on pregnancy prevention, they're overlooking the other medical benefits. There's an awesome blog post by Dr. Joannie Yeh on this topic, on how we should rename birth control to something else because it's used for more than preventing pregnancies. betamomma.com/2017/08/30/acneheavy-painful-periodscontrol-over-my-life-pills/ Let us know if you have any other questions!
My acne has never been too awful, but what's there is persistent and so frustrating. I'd like to be able to go out in public with no makeup. Is this a good long-term solution? My period isn't regular, so I'm guessing my acne is a result of both imbalanced hormones and the fact that I'm a teen. Why is acne worse for teen girls than grown women? What changes in our bodies for this to happen? And is the hormonal balance why grown women get acne too sometimes? My mom has very light acne sometimes. She also says she is allergic to birth control. Is that possible? Sorry for the overload of questions!
Great questions! Yes, if your periods are irregular then your hormones are not normalized yet. Depends how long ago your periods started. Usually 2 years after your periods start, they should come normally. You can use the birth control pill, patch, ring to normalize your hormones and help with acne. For some people, the birth control is enough, for others they may need stronger medication for example birth control AND cream and antibiotics. It is unlikely your mother is allergic to birth control. the hormones in birth control are “regular women hormones.” perhaps she was allergic to a specific type or a specific brand because of its dyes that it used for its pills. Thanks for your questions and please note that this is for general informational purposes only and not used as a substitute for advice that you'd get from your doctor.
Hi Danielle, Yes, it is possible especially since each person is different. If you're not seeing an improvement, talk to your doctor and he/she may try something else.
Hi there Ive been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for about year and half and had no issues and had decent skin before the pill I have always taken my pill as per my doctor instructions to start a new pack the day I get my period. So basically on the third fourth day of the placebo/ sugar pill. But recently I stopped for a month taking the pill and got extremely oily and wen back on with only a month break and then I was told by the pharmacist to finish the whole 28 pack then start new one . I did this twice and now I been breaking out even though I’m still on the pill. I only did this twice so far and my skin broke out in tiny white heads all over I’m now going back to taking it like I did with starting new pack first day of period. Did anyone else have this happen? And why am I all of sudden breaking out small pimples ? Is it cause the change in how I took the pills ? Pls help and give advice
Hi Dr. Sophia, I have been on birth control for 2 and a half years, my OBGYN suggested to me because I was struggling with acne and irregular periods, he figured out I had a hormonal imbalance, everything was great, the acne was gone and everything but suddenly over the last month I have noticed that the acne is coming back not as awful as it was but definitely is coming back, what it can be? Sorry for my bad English, is not my first language!
Hi Ana, Unfortunately, sometimes the body adapts to the hormones and the acne hormones are stronger than the birth control hormones. You should see a dermatologist or your regular doctor and they can prescribe you medications for acne. If it's really bad, they can prescribe treatments like tretinoin cream, oral antibiotics or Accutane. Please keep in mind these are suggestions and is not a substitute for advice that you would get from your own doctors.
Please ladies after watching this 2:00 video do not necessarily believe that birth control is the answer to your acne problems. Birth control pills are not for everyone. The effects of birth control pills on a person’s body can range from virtually nothing at all to death. My 20 year old daughter passed away in September of 2018 due to blood clots in her lungs that were triggered by her use of a combination birth control pill. Yes a combination birth control pill, the type that is being suggested for use in this video. Before considering going on birth control for any reason, please learn as much as possible about your maternal and paternal family medical history. Certain underlying genetic conditions can be triggered by the estrogen that’s in the combination birth control pills. The triggering of these conditions can lead to serious illnesses or sadly as in my daughter’s case even death. The medical community will say that what happened to my daughter was extremely rare and that most women do fine on the birth control pill. That may be true, but certain types of birth control can be very dangerous for some women. If you have a family history of blood clots or cardiovascular disease be very cautious about using birth control that contains estrogen. I hate to sound morbid but to learn more about some of the tragedies involving the use of birth control please Google “birth control pills blood clots death”. By the way, the combination pill did give my daughter beautiful, radiant skin. Her skin was even beautiful and radiant at the time she took her last breath in the hospital bed. Please ladies do not feel obligated to blindly accept the advice given to you in this video, nor by your health care provider nor for that matter even the information that I have provided. However please do these things: please be careful, please be safe, and please become informed. It’s your health and possibly your life that’s at stake, not mine, not the presenter in this video, not the pharmaceutical industry, and not the medical community.
Dear Mr. Williams, we are so sorry to hear about what happened to your daughter. Definitely, ask your parents about your family history of blood clots and if you have any symptoms of blood clots while on birth control, STOP immediately, go to the ER and tell them you are on the birth control pill. The symptoms to look out for are: ACHES: abdominal pain, chest pain/shortness of breath, headache (different from your usual headache), changes in vision (e = eyes), swelling of 1 leg. And if you are 35 AND a smoker, then birth control pills put you at higher risk for clots.
Pandia Health those are all very good suggestions. Thank you so much for providing this valuable information. Young ladies should also be aware of persistent back pain. Many young women who have blood clots complain of back pain but the medical community typically does not recognize that as a symptom. That is just one of many things that we are working on changing. Also when young ladies do report to the ER it is absolutely crucial that they tell everyone that they come into contact with the type and name of birth control that they are using. Young ladies will also have to be extremely persistent because many times the ER will not conduct the testing necessary to determine whether or not a blood clot is present. Far too many young women who present to the ER with blood clots are misdiagnosed. Many are diagnosed with muscle strains and prescribed muscle relaxants and others are diagnosed with lung infections and prescribed antibiotics. For that matter far too many people in general who report to the ER with blood clots are misdiagnosed. This in part explains why the National Blood Clot Alliance reports that 274 people die each day from blood clots. Proper testing and proper diagnosis could possibly prevent many of these deaths. For a perfect example of just how persistent you will need to be, the internet has an abundance of information on the ordeal that Serena Williams had to endure regarding this same issue when she was in the hospital after delivering her baby. Keep in mind that Ms. Williams had a prior history of blood clots and she had just delivered a baby. Both of these conditions should have altered her medical providers to be prepared for the possibility of blood clots. However Ms. Williams’s medical team was initially reluctant to perform a CT-scan on her which would have detected the presence of blood clots. After her insistence, the medical team eventually acquiesced and discovered several blood clots in Ms. Williams. It is imperative that we educate ourselves on the symptoms of a variety of medical conditions and become strong health care advocates for ourselves and our loved ones. The medical community cannot do it alone. The human body is far too complex. Relying exclusively on the medical community could prove to be a deadly mistake.
Many teenagers benefit from the birth control pill or ring with their acne. Generally would suggest something with norgestimate or drosperinone for acne. But if you have cystic acne, you probably will need more medicine than just birth control. Please note that this is for general information only and not a substitute for advice that you would get from your own doctor.
All birth control pills could help with hirsutism if it is caused by hormones and not genes. However, there are some progestins that are less androgenic (hairy making) than others. specifically norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone.
Hi Eunice, we can help you if you live in California and we can do everything all online. We actually have a video called "How Pandia Health works" but basically it's this: All you would need to do is go to www.PandiaHealth.com and click on "Sign Up" where you fill out a health questionnaire. You'll need to upload a selfie and a picture of a government-issued ID like a drivers license so we can verify you are who you are. One of our doctors will evaluate your health questionnaire to make sure it's safe and to understand things like why you broke out before. If we have questions, we'll follow up by text or email. We don't do video conferencing because women are often times in a public place and might not be comfortable answering questions in public. The cost of the doctor evaluation is $39 and is not covered by insurance. Once you have a prescription, we can mail your birth control to you for free. The birth control is covered by most insurance companies and if you don't have insurance, you can pay for them with a credit card. If you have friends who already have a doctor prescription, they can actually transfer it over to us for free and get the free delivery too. They would need to sign up and tell us they already have a doctor prescription. No $39 charge for this at all. We will be expanding to other states by the end of 2018 so follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements if we're not in your state!
Unfortunately we are only licensed to serve patients living in the state of California in the US. Try asking your doctor or if there are women's health groups in your area, perhaps they can direct you to people who can help you.
Does Fopobiacne Secrets really work? I see lots of people keep on talking about Fopobiacne Secrets. But I'm uncertain if it is good enough to clear your acne naturally.
Dermatologists are skin specialist doctors. Dermatologists who have created over the counter products like ProActiv, etc, will tell you, if you have access to a doctor who can write you prescription grade acne medication, take that option. But if your acne is relatively mild, then over the counter stuff like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, tea tree oil, etc may be good enough.
This isn’t very related to this video but ever since I started lo lo I have not gotten my period (it has been about 5 months) I hear this is normal but I’m not sure
Yes. with the Lo Lo, you don’t have enough estrogen to have a withdrawal bleed aka period. We don’t recommend anything less than 30mcg of estrogen because it is NOT good for your bones. So please do consider going to regular dose for your bones.. or at least make sure you get 1200 mg Calcium each day and 2000 IU of Vit D each day. This information is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice that you would get from your doctor.
I recently changed my birth control (I was on for 5 years) due to my migraine issues two month ago, but I start having really bad acne I’ve never had from last birth control pills. It huge, red, and hurts so bad. One of the biggest one is right under my mouth so I’m having hard time opening mouth too. I wish I could go back to old birth control so my acne gets better. Is this because of the new birth control? Or just because my body is still trying to get used to it? Because I’m scared if I’m gonna keep having this acne problem with this pills...
Hi! So, if you have migraines with aura or any focal neurologic symptoms, it is NOT safe to be on “regular birth control” pills. Instead, you should only be on Progesterone Only Pills or IUD with hormone, copper IUD, implant or shot. Yes, the acne might be due to the new pills. You can give it 1-2 months to see if it gets better. If not, see your doctor. Hope this helped!
Also -- These answers are not a substitute for professional medical advice. These answers are for general informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment!
All birth control pills should help with acne. However, there are some progestins that are less androgenic (acne making) than others. specifically norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone.
OMG FOUR TO SIX WEEKS THATS IT?! Right now I’m thirteen, I’ve had really horrible acne since I was in early grade four (8 years old)and I’ve been on all sorts of medications like Stevia A, Tactupump, I was on a pill but not birth control, and I’ve most recently been using Tazorac, which irritated my skin MUCH more and dried it out completely. My acne is the worst it’s ever been and I’m going to the doctor tomorrow morning to get birth control pills. It’s been years I’ve been dealing with this problem, and I’m so glad there are people out there that make these things to help people like us💘
Wow 8 years old is so young! We hope that the birth control pills will work out for you! Let us know if you have any questions!
Pandia Health I will! Thank you 😊
Queenofhearts 22 how did it go? I'm going on birth control soon and am so nervous.
How has it worked for you? Or has it worked at all? Thanks.
Birth control pills cleared my skin but after I went off the pill it came back even worse :(
its my 3rd week with "yasmin" birth control and my skin is improving :")
Same (':
girl im using the same but in the first week a got a rash
I'm so glad she made this clear by explaining the two different types of birth control pills. Now I know that could possibly benefit from the one that has both estrogen and progesterone in it. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you! Aww hearing this makes our hearts go pitter patter! Our mission is to educate women on their reproductive health and to make it easier for women to get birth control. So if you have any questions on your periods, birth control, or even things like PCOS, let us know and we'll answer them in the comments or even make a video or blog about it. Have a great day!
What birth control is best to use
Any of the birth control methods should improve acne, though the older progestins like norgestrel and levonorgestrel might be good to avoid them.
@@PandiaHealth is norgestimate the same as norgestrel ?
I have PCOS, so I started with the pill.
And to be honest, my acne improved and I have less hairloss. I had no side effects, only side effect is, my boobs become bigger and it hurt a lot
I also have pcos and started the pill, did you gain too much weight? And is your acne still good?
I'm gonna start taking it soon. I'm 19 and i've been dealing with breakouts since i was 12 and idk what else i could try
samee. have you tried it yet ?
@@naomidones1204 yes i'm taking it currently! I know it only masks the hormones and it'll come back once i stop taking it but oh well. I didn't react well to the first one but then u changed it and my skin isn't completly clear but it has improved a lot! I just didn't wanna deal with bad skin while still in school so this will do for now😆
Day 1 of being on it. (I'll update)
Edit: I've been on it for about a month and right when I started it, it made my period heavier but I'll have to get used to it which will take a couple months. My acne is a little better and yeah
Edit: 2nd month my acne was getting better butttttt I kept touching my face 🤦 haven't had my period yet sooo yeah
How's it gone?😐
pls keep updating!
I love your Channel! I've been on the Pill Estelle now for 4 and a half months now, my Acne has gone down in some areas but just come back in other areas and hasn't improved too much, how long will it take to see the full results??
Thankyou!
I’m using Junel FE as a birth control to help with my acne. It was recommended to me by my derm. However the progestrin is different than the ones you said are best at helping with acne. Can it still be just as effective in treating my acne?
Implants too? You said pill, patch or ring. Is nexplanon progesterone only or?
Nothing works for me , I’ve been prescribed 2 acne medications and none of them worked , I’m going to try birth control , fingers crossed it helps me 😢
i hope it works! xx
Update?
I Started taking estelle two three weeks ago, it hasn't much helped with my acne. My acne are getting worst and looks like a angry inflamed acne. I had a side effects of pill such as vaginal dryness, sore boobs and always craving foods. I stopped using for 3days. I am feeling so depressed, acne are getting more worst than before I started taking pills. It is all over my cheeks and forehead. I resumed taking it again, it makes me feel so dizzy but has balance my mood atm. Should I change pills or is there any other options I can try without using pills for my acne? I feel like I made a worst decision of taking pills.
@@rachitdhakal8715 How it is now? I feel the same im 2 months in, idk what to do :((
Hi Dr. Yen. Thank you for your video! I have been on birth control pill Sprintec for a couple of years now. My acne got a lot better and I had clear skin until I decided to stop and my acne came back worse then before. I got prescribed Spironolactone and I took it for about a year and it did wonder for my skin, I also got back to taking Sprintec. Due to the side effects, I stopped Spironolactone and I am still taking Sprintec. However, despite being on Sprintec, my acne has come back lately, even though before Sprintec did clear my skin perfectly. Is there a reason Sprintec stopped working and should I go back to taking Spironolactone? Thank you so much!!
omg i’m on this pill rn it’s been 4 days so far
I love her necklace 😍
Hi Doctor, I’m going to start a birth control pill or patch as actual BC, but I want to choose the best combination estrogen/progesterone available for controlling acne. I’m in CA, USA, and I’d like something easily dispensed at most drugstore pharmacies. I’ve spoken to Planned Parenthood and I worked as a pharmacy tech at CVS/got accepted to pharmacy school so I am somewhat/barely familiar with the different names/brands of BCs we dispense, but I’m not sure which is the best one for acne. I know a lot of people go on Yaz or Yazmin, and it has worked for them. I’d just like to start the most popular or efficacious BC for acne since I’m 22 and still getting acne. Which BC pill or patch do you generally prescribe for acne? I can go ask my doctor or make another apmt at Planned Parenthood - but the PAs who explain which BC they have told me that they are really only knowledgeable about the specific three BCs Planned Parenthood is able to prescribe and dispense and couldn’t give me any comparison about which BCs are better for preventing birth and for acne which makes me feel like their HCPs aren’t the best to ask about this since they’re only familiar with their 1 pill (I’d never heard of it or seen it dispensed at CVS while I was there, but the name sounded like Shaquille lol), 1 patch (Xulane), and 1 ring (NuvaRing, I believe). 😕
Of course, I’m also worried about health risks and minimal side effects which is why I’d like to know the “best” or most commonly prescribed combination drug for this.
Hi. I had hormonal acne and my testosterone and 17 oh progesterone levels are quite increased . My doctor recommended me Yaz, but i am note sure if my skin can be clear after i go off this birth control pills and am i am afraid of my acne return in an agressive manner . I need a piece of advice. Thank you !
Hi! We're not sure what you are asking but if you are asking "will my acne come back after I come off the medication" then the answer is: most likely. Whatever is causing the elevated hormone levels (PCOS or puberty) most likely is still there. Though if it is just puberty, then perhaps when you hit 18 - it should be better/gone.
But if it is PCOS, then you need to treat that with either weight loss if you are overweight. Losing 10% of your weight often will help. Metformin can also help. Please note that these are suggestions only and should not be a substitute for professional advice that you would get from your own doctor.
I was on the "minipill"(not the regular pill)for my endometriosis and it made my acne so bad, it made me hairy, and also "act hormonal", I'd get insanely mad and cry all the time as well, I'd bleed for months and months(and it wasn't just dripping, it was literal bleeding), now I'm starting the normal birth control pills, and I'm hopeful they're at least better.💜
Yes. minipills are not good for acne. The normal birth control pills should be better.
Pandia Health I started the normal ones now and the first 5-6 days I was so nauceous I actually almost threw up a few times, I figured it'd pass after a while and now I feel completely fine!☺ I'm quite glad I switched.
Mesinokka how is it now?
I one time was told by a coworker attending school for nursing, told me that I am taking birth control as I did not know that and I am a man with a chronic acne condition.
We do NOT recommend men take birth control for acne treatment!! There are oral antibiotics and creams and oral isotretinoin that you can take. Do NOT take birth control if you are man unless you are trying to become a woman.
Hi doc can i ask what kind of pills should i take i am from the philippines .. bec. I have a lot of acne i take lady pills ..
Diane 35
Is this also good for dysmenorrhea?
Mine showed difference after 8weeks
Does anyone know where can I get that necklace??
It was from: www.jenheartsart.com/design but google uterus necklace and etsy and you'll find a few other options.
Hi Doc., i have hormonal acne, is it good if i will take a birth control pills? I hope you can answer my question. Thank you
Hi Jovelyn! Yes, birth control pills or ring should help with the acne. Norgestimate, desogestrel, whatever is in demulen/Zovia are good medications. Drosperinone is also good but you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. If you are in California, use our doctors www.pandiahealth.com. Hope this helps!
hallo pandia ..thank you for this video..My question is , I'm 42 and have hormonal acne. can I take yasmin hormonal pills with my age..I don't smoke and don't take alcohol. waiting for your answer please
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I’ve been on birth control for a month and my acne’s gotten so much worse. I don’t know what to do.
It might be the type of medication you are on. We recommend: norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone (if you can drink 8 glasses of water a day) AND we recommend skipping the sugar pill/bleeding week. Watch our #PeriodsOptional videos for that. These answers are for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment.
Hello Dr.yen I am a 14 year old female with severe acne on my cheeks forehead and especially chin area now would I benefit by taking birth control pills if so which would you recommend?
Know that birth control pills help but do NOT cure acne. So you may still need to use benzoyl peroxide soap and tretinoin cream (prescription only in the US). But it should help. The best for skin are norgestimate, desogestrel, and drosperinone (if you can drink 8 glasses of water a day).
Does diane 35 pills are good to treat acne?
YES 100%
Hi, an answer would really help me. I have tried every topical cream, antibiotic and went on accutane. My last resort was going on birth control. I'm taking the Yasmin pill for 2 months now (minus a few days). It only got worse and even now my acne is bad. Does this mean anything? I don't know whether I should lose hope or stop taking it. Any idea would help, thank you :D
If yasmin made your acne worse, then you should probably stop it. See your doctor about other options. Accutane is usually THE best option and some people need 2 or 3 rounds of it. Also, you might want to do some bloodwork to look for other causes of why you have so much acne. And if you haven’t tried it, some people found success with spironolactone.
Thanks a lot! I will try and finish 3 months first. And then look into the options you told me. Do you think switching birth control or going from generic to brand is going to do anything? Or shouldn't that be an option.
I Started taking estelle three weeks ago, it hasn't much helped with my acne. My acne are getting worst and looks like a angry inflamed acne. I had a side effects of pill such as vaginal dryness, sore boobs and always craving foods. I stopped using for 3days. I am feeling so depressed, acne are getting more worst than before I started taking pills. It is all over my cheeks and forehead. I resumed taking it again, it makes me feel so dizzy but has balance my mood atm. Should I change pills or is there any other options that I can try without using pills for my acne? I feel like I made a worst decision of taking pills.
Hello - if you have any concerns please consult with your medical doctor, as we are unable to give you medical advice. If you would like to consult with one of our doctors please sign up at www.pandiahealth.com
I don't understand... I never had acne till I started the birth control... I started bcos I don't wanna get pregnant again, never had acne before but when I started the pill my face become like the face of a monster, bcos of the pill!!!!! Then I switched to the shot and the acne still there... My doctor says the shot it suppose to help heal the acne but I'm worse and worse, don't understand why... I need help pliz
Hi..I have had pcos for quite sometime...where my skin use to be v dull, no glow with lotta hairfall and irregular periods.I was prescribed to take krimson 35, where I noticed that I had amazing glowing skin, no hairfall. I continued the course for 6months..and then stopped. Again, am noticing that my skin doesnt have the same glow as it use to when I was on pill. please suggest what I should do to balance these harmones accurately..as what krimson 35 use to do.
People with PCOS often do better on birth control pills. check out our blog on PCOS. www.pandiahealth.com/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-treat-pcos/ The pill you were on had Cyproterone which is a good progestin for preventing acne.
What brand of pills can i take? Can i buy it over the counter?
Your doctor can help you determine which brand of pills you can take. While many countries allow women to get birth control over the counter, the United States is not one of them. There are a growing number of states like California, Oregon, Washington, and New Jersey that allow pharmacists to give birth control without a doctor prescription but it's often difficult to find pharmacies that offer them.
If you don't have a doctor and want to see one of ours online, it's just $39 doctor e-visit and you sign up at www.PandiaHealth.com. If everything on your health questionnaire looks ok, we can recommend a brand and send it to you for free. We're currently only available in California and if you want to learn more on how it works, just watch our video on "How Pandia Health Works".
Hi I’ve been taking TriNessa Nov 18 will be 5 months. All of a sudden I started breaking out around my chin area 😟 is that normal? Or should I switch pills? Help please
If it’s all of a sudden, then it’s most likely NOT the medication. However, Dr. Yen would recommend considering changing to the monophasic instead of the triphasic. Check out our video on that if you want more info. th-cam.com/video/lVUQOzoMSjg/w-d-xo.html
Hi! Few questions, I was prescribed Taytulla (1 mg or progesterone and 20mcg of estrogen) and I’ve realized that my acne is getting worse, would it be because the progesterone is higher than the estrogen? I usually have bad side effects with high estrogen pills, and I have been diagnosed with PCOS (high testosterone) do I have other options?
You have LOTS of other options. I need to know the exact progesterone. It’s the progesterone that is giving you the acne. There are 7-8 different progesterones. Try a different one. We don’t recommend “low dose” that is we recommend minimum 30 mcg of estrogen. Norgestimate, desogestrel, whatever is in demulen/Zovia are good medications. Drosperinone is also good but you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. If you are in California, use our doctors www.pandiahealth.com
Note: These answers are not a substitute for professional medical advice. These answers are for general informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment!
I am 14 years old and i have redness and small bumps and some acne. i have lots of the bumps on my face and they are quite annoying. although they aren’t able to be popped or anything. some of them are but i tend to just leave them alone. if i go on birth control, how long will the results last after i go off of it? and does it have any side affects other than curing acne?
sounds like you should see your doctor or dermatologist to treat your acne with prescription cream. But you could start with benzoyl peroxide wash or soap. and/or salicylic acid over the counter stuff.
Pandia Health thank you so much! i just got back from my doctor and i got a prescription for something called BenzaClin. i hope it works!
I’ve had acne since I was about 7/8 years old. I’m 27 now. I’ve done the shot, hated it, Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo (generic kind, can’t remember the name) & Velivet. I don’t recall as bad side effects with Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo as I did with Velivet. Velivet left me with awful cramps and headaches. My hormones were awful. I didn’t see much help with acne. I had been off all birth control for a while, and my doctor prescribed the Velivet. I have been off of it for a while now too, and was thinking of going back to Ortho Lo - but am weary because of the negative side effects I experienced. I need a birth control that will prevent pregnancy (obviously) & help my acne. Can you break down the difference between the Ortho Lo & Velivet (generic versions if it matters) & would you recommend I go back to the Ortho Lo, or suggest something else? IUD & implant are out of the question for me personally.
Dr. Yen recommends orthocyclen or its generics regular strength - the Lo is not enough estrogen for good bone health. The best for acne is Yasmin and its generics, but you need make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and don’t have any kidney problems. All birth control should be good for acne, but if you had issues with Velivet, then tell your doctor that. Different women respond differently to different medications. Each woman is different. Please note these are suggestions only and not a substitute for the advice you would get from your own doctor.
Pandia Health I just left my doctors office earlier today & am going to get out on genetic Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo again. I’m hoping this helps! I drink a gallon of water daily, so I should hopefully be ok on that end.
@@rhiyance did it help?? Plz respond
@@leora2455 I’m not on birth control and haven’t been for a long time, probably since this post
Hi Dr. Yen, I am currently on doxycycline mono twice a day for my acne along with a topical treatment, and a prescription face wash. I have been on the antibiotic for around 3-4 months, but my dermatologist is taking me off the oral acne medication. I know staying on antibiotics for long periods of time is not good for the body, because of antibotic resistance and harming healthy cells. I am worried my acne will return to the way it was, because I have read online that antibiotics is a short term treatment and will not help in the long run. Should I consider birth control? I am currently 17 years old. I have been struggling with acne for over a year now, and I am looking for a long-term solution.
Thank you
At 17 y/o, your acne probably has a strong hormonal component. birth control pills might be very useful. I would recommend a monophasic and skip the placebo week to have a stable hormonal level and prevent acne. You may need to add back the oral antibiotic if you have chest/back acne and the birth control is not enough…long-term - you most likely will “outgrow” your acne - it will go away as you get older and your hormones stabilize.
Please keep in mind that this is for general information only and not a substitute for professional medical advice that you would get from your doctor.
Hi maam. Im 24 years old what birth control can you recommend to me.. In my family im the only one has struggle of acne and i hated this much.
Hi, Rodesa! For acne, norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone are the BC that cause your sex hormone binding globulin to go up, thus the circulating testosterone to go down and have less acne. However, all birth control pill, patch, ring methods generally help with acne.
It made my acne better, but I am gaining weight so I am contemplating ditching it
I have eczema and I was given some medication to fix that first then in 3 weeks, we would look into the acne treatment. My acne is not that bad but I get a lot more persistent blackheads now and I tend to be oily although I had dry skin before. My doctor recommended yaz to treat the acne but is there any other way? would using yaz be more of a short term solution because once I'm off it, would my acne return?
I would suggest Yasmin unless you are 45 years old or older. Yaz has only 20 mcg of estrogen and is not high enough for your bones. Yasmin might be overkill if you only have blackheads and some oiliness. Yes, it’s only short term until you get through puberty which is the usual cause of acne. Perhaps use some benzoyl peroxide wash and ask for tretinoin cream. And make sure you skip the placebo week. Most women’s acne gets worse around that time, so if you skip that time, then the acne gets better. Watch this th-cam.com/video/GGWYN7pLahU/w-d-xo.html
Dr. Yen wht about if i stop taken birth control pills, is my acne come back?
Most likely yes, unless you have “outgrown" your acne. Hope this helps! 😇
Hi! My daughter is 14 and her acne isn’t too bad. She doesn’t have cystic acne or anything. She has fair skin and has marks that her pimples have left. She also has blemishes and redness. Her acne is quite noticeable though. Nothing seems to work to cure it, is it safe for her to go on birth control?
If she is at least 2 years after her periods started, then she's ok to go on birth control. Nothing is going to "cure" her acne as long as her hormones are raging (until 16 or so) but it can definitely improve/calm it down. benzoyl peroxide wash and topical retinoid (prescription only, ask her doctor) will also help.
How long does it take for birth control to clear out the skin? because I have been taking the pill for 9 months and there is just a slight change.
I would say 3 months to 6 months is enough .The pill helps with acne, but some people have VERY strong acne and require oral antibiotics and topical or oral tretinoin. See your doctor/provider for those medications.
Is microgestin birth control can help with acne .?
Yes. Any birth control can help with acne. You might want to try skipping the sugar/placebo week. Most women’s acne gets worse around that time, so if you skip that time, then the acne gets better. Watch this th-cam.com/video/GGWYN7pLahU/w-d-xo.html
would birth control help fungal acne on the forehead?
Will you only get the acne clearing from pills alone or are there other forms of birth control like shots
Allison, the pill, patch, ring should all be good for acne. The shots, IUD with hormone and implant - depends on the person and how their body responds to that particular type of progesterone.
I started birth control a little over a month ago and my acne is worse. Im on ortho tri cyclen and I’ve always had a short fuse but now it feels like everything is irritating me and I’m snapping. Also I’m overly emotional now and cry a lot. Please help
how it is now?
@@tereza.7.7.7 i stopped all birth control in March. I gained a lot of weight. My hunger ques were off and I’ve lost 5 lbs in a month just from stopping. Birth control isn’t for me. I never needed it. I just wanted to practice safer sex. He can wear condom. I’m done.
@@LindseyNoelani im sorry it didnt work for you :/ hope you are doing better now !
Hi! I'm 16 and had my first period a little over a year ago. Before I got my period, my skin was clear and I had very little to no acne. However right around the time I got it, my skin became worse and worse. I now frequently develop pimples and have red acne spots on my cheeks. I'm assuming this is hormonal acne so I waited for my body to adjust but it's only gotten worse. Could birth control help? How long does it usually take for teenage acne to settle down?
is there any non-birth control acne medication I can take to clear my skin?
Yes. going on the birth control pill , patch or ring, could help because the hormones in the pill, patch, ring, decrease the testosterone that your body is making. It would take 1-3 years for your teenage acne to settle down.
Yes. ask your doctor or dermatologist.
Hi dr.sofia I’m also suffering from hormonal severe acne and I took a pills it’s my first time but I took it without having a period,I’m on my 9 days on pills and haven’t get a period yet.
Your period should come back. It's OK not to have a period if you are on birth control.
Some women lose their periods on the pills because some pills have low estrogen so very little blood come out or needs to come out.
As long as you don't feel pregnant, there's nothing to be concerned about. If you think you might be pregnant (missed some pills or something), then take a pregnancy test. And if you have any other health symptoms like weight loss/gain, then you might want to see your doctor and get your thyroid checked out.
Please keep in mind that this is for general information only and not a substitute for professional medical advice from your own doctor. If you're in California, you can become one of our patients and one of our Pandia Health doctors can provide you the professional medical advice for your specific situation.
The first time i have taking birth control pill..and then the second day i have menstruation and i stop taking the pill..what shoul i do..thanks
Hi Dara! Restart the medication on day 5 of your bleeding that you are having now. If your bleeding stops before day 5, then start on that day because some women only bleed for 3 days with their “periods”. Keep in mind this is only a suggestion and not a substitute for medical advice from your own doctor.
Are initial breakouts common for some women? How long should we wait for it to go away?
You are correct. Some women get initial breakouts. Wait 2-3 months. If it doesn’t get better by month 2 or 3, time to switch. For acne, for best results we recommend norgestimate, desogestrel, ethynodiol diacetate, or drosperinone (but you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water/day for this one) as the progestin in your birth control pill.
These answers are not a substitute for professional medical advice. These answers are for general informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment!
Will the acne go back once you stop taking?
Everyone has different experiences with acne and medications for them. It would be helpful to see a dermatologist if you have any questions regarding your acne and what triggers it. We also offer a free acne article to read at www.pandiahealth.com
Pandia Health - What type of birth control pill do you recommend me for pregnancy, no acne, no gain weight, stop my painful cramps, and won’t mess with my hormones that will make me moody...?
Not having any periods would take away the acne and cramps. However you have to balance a medication's ability to stop your periods vs the moody side effect. Most women do great on norgestimate (if not skipping bleeds) or desogestrel (if skipping bleeds). Check out Pandia Health if you are in California and we can write your prescription (if needed and safe for you). and check out our #PeriodsOptional website bc.pandiahealth.com/periods-optional/
Hi im 28 yrs old and im suffering from acne my ob said that u have hormonal imbalance and im married but no children yet..can i take pills for my acne..what kind of pills i can take to cure my hormonal imbalance and the same time my hormonal acne
Your ob should be able to treat you and tell you want to take.
These answers are for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment.
Which is a good birth control pill ? That has both
Farza, all birth control pills should be good for acne. However, norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone, ethynodiol diacetate are probably better than the others. And you can skip the sugar pills/bleeding week and that might help even more. Watch th-cam.com/video/GGWYN7pLahU/w-d-xo.html or go to www.pandiahealth.com/periodsoptional
Hi Dr. Yen, when is the best time to start taking the pill? My doctor said it doesn't matter but I also see a lot of people taking them on the first day of their periods. Thank u
You can start your birth control pill on any day of your period. You just might have less breakthroughbleeding /spotting if you start on the last days of your period - like day 4-7.
Hi! I'm 16 and have acne and have struggled with it since I was 12-13. Is it worth it to go on birth control SIMPLY for the sake of helping with acne? I'm not using it to prevent pregnancy at all, just simply for acne. Is it worth all the other side effects? And what would those other side effects be? Thank you.
Hi! We're sorry to hear that you've been struggling with acne since you were 12-13. Yes you can go on birth control only for acne. Is it worth it and the other side effects? That answer is up to you.
Keep in mind that everyone is different and side effects will vary from person to person and you can learn more about it through our Side Effects playlist on our channel (2 videos). There's also different formulations of birth control so it could be finding the right birth control for you.
What's also interesting about your question is that what many people don't know, including our policy makers, is that birth control is used for more than preventing pregnancies. For women who struggle with acne, it's used as an acne medication. For women with PCOS or endometriosis, it's used to alleviate cramps. So when our politicians focuses on pregnancy prevention, they're overlooking the other medical benefits.
There's an awesome blog post by Dr. Joannie Yeh on this topic, on how we should rename birth control to something else because it's used for more than preventing pregnancies. betamomma.com/2017/08/30/acneheavy-painful-periodscontrol-over-my-life-pills/
Let us know if you have any other questions!
Gracie Gill.
My acne has never been too awful, but what's there is persistent and so frustrating. I'd like to be able to go out in public with no makeup. Is this a good long-term solution? My period isn't regular, so I'm guessing my acne is a result of both imbalanced hormones and the fact that I'm a teen. Why is acne worse for teen girls than grown women? What changes in our bodies for this to happen? And is the hormonal balance why grown women get acne too sometimes? My mom has very light acne sometimes. She also says she is allergic to birth control. Is that possible? Sorry for the overload of questions!
Great questions! Yes, if your periods are irregular then your hormones are not normalized yet. Depends how long ago your periods started. Usually 2 years after your periods start, they should come normally. You can use the birth control pill, patch, ring to normalize your hormones and help with acne. For some people, the birth control is enough, for others they may need stronger medication for example birth control AND cream and antibiotics.
It is unlikely your mother is allergic to birth control. the hormones in birth control are “regular women hormones.” perhaps she was allergic to a specific type or a specific brand because of its dyes that it used for its pills.
Thanks for your questions and please note that this is for general informational purposes only and not used as a substitute for advice that you'd get from your doctor.
Seems my acne got worst but is it possible to get worst before it gets better?
Hi Danielle, Yes, it is possible especially since each person is different. If you're not seeing an improvement, talk to your doctor and he/she may try something else.
did it get better?
Hi there
Ive been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for about year and half and had no issues and had decent skin before the pill
I have always taken my pill as per my doctor instructions to start a new pack the day I get my period. So basically on the third fourth day of the placebo/ sugar pill.
But recently I stopped for a month taking the pill and got extremely oily and wen back on with only a month break and then I was told by the pharmacist to finish the whole 28 pack then start new one .
I did this twice and now I been breaking out even though I’m still on the pill. I only did this twice so far and my skin broke out in tiny white heads all over
I’m now going back to taking it like I did with starting new pack first day of period.
Did anyone else have this happen? And why am I all of sudden breaking out small pimples ? Is it cause the change in how I took the pills ? Pls help and give advice
The small pimples may be because of a change in your life. See your doctor and see if you need to add a cream for the acne.
Hi Dr. Sophia, I have been on birth control for 2 and a half years, my OBGYN suggested to me because I was struggling with acne and irregular periods, he figured out I had a hormonal imbalance, everything was great, the acne was gone and everything but suddenly over the last month I have noticed that the acne is coming back not as awful as it was but definitely is coming back, what it can be? Sorry for my bad English, is not my first language!
Hi Ana,
Unfortunately, sometimes the body adapts to the hormones and the acne hormones are stronger than the birth control hormones. You should see a dermatologist or your regular doctor and they can prescribe you medications for acne. If it's really bad, they can prescribe treatments like tretinoin cream, oral antibiotics or Accutane. Please keep in mind these are suggestions and is not a substitute for advice that you would get from your own doctors.
I am having the exact same situation now! How are you now?
Please ladies after watching this 2:00 video do not necessarily believe that birth control is the answer to your acne problems. Birth control pills are not for everyone. The effects of birth control pills on a person’s body can range from virtually nothing at all to death. My 20 year old daughter passed away in September of 2018 due to blood clots in her lungs that were triggered by her use of a combination birth control pill. Yes a combination birth control pill, the type that is being suggested for use in this video. Before considering going on birth control for any reason, please learn as much as possible about your maternal and paternal family medical history. Certain underlying genetic conditions can be triggered by the estrogen that’s in the combination birth control pills. The triggering of these conditions can lead to serious illnesses or sadly as in my daughter’s case even death. The medical community will say that what happened to my daughter was extremely rare and that most women do fine on the birth control pill. That may be true, but certain types of birth control can be very dangerous for some women. If you have a family history of blood clots or cardiovascular disease be very cautious about using birth control that contains estrogen. I hate to sound morbid but to learn more about some of the tragedies involving the use of birth control please Google “birth control pills blood clots death”. By the way, the combination pill did give my daughter beautiful, radiant skin. Her skin was even beautiful and radiant at the time she took her last breath in the hospital bed. Please ladies do not feel obligated to blindly accept the advice given to you in this video, nor by your health care provider nor for that matter even the information that I have provided. However please do these things: please be careful, please be safe, and please become informed. It’s your health and possibly your life that’s at stake, not mine, not the presenter in this video, not the pharmaceutical industry, and not the medical community.
Dear Mr. Williams, we are so sorry to hear about what happened to your daughter. Definitely, ask your parents about your family history of blood clots and if you have any symptoms of blood clots while on birth control, STOP immediately, go to the ER and tell them you are on the birth control pill. The symptoms to look out for are: ACHES: abdominal pain, chest pain/shortness of breath, headache (different from your usual headache), changes in vision (e = eyes), swelling of 1 leg. And if you are 35 AND a smoker, then birth control pills put you at higher risk for clots.
Pandia Health those are all very good suggestions. Thank you so much for providing this valuable information. Young ladies should also be aware of persistent back pain. Many young women who have blood clots complain of back pain but the medical community typically does not recognize that as a symptom. That is just one of many things that we are working on changing. Also when young ladies do report to the ER it is absolutely crucial that they tell everyone that they come into contact with the type and name of birth control that they are using. Young ladies will also have to be extremely persistent because many times the ER will not conduct the testing necessary to determine whether or not a blood clot is present. Far too many young women who present to the ER with blood clots are misdiagnosed. Many are diagnosed with muscle strains and prescribed muscle relaxants and others are diagnosed with lung infections and prescribed antibiotics. For that matter far too many people in general who report to the ER with blood clots are misdiagnosed. This in part explains why the National Blood Clot Alliance reports that 274 people die each day from blood clots. Proper testing and proper diagnosis could possibly prevent many of these deaths. For a perfect example of just how persistent you will need to be, the internet has an abundance of information on the ordeal that Serena Williams had to endure regarding this same issue when she was in the hospital after delivering her baby. Keep in mind that Ms. Williams had a prior history of blood clots and she had just delivered a baby. Both of these conditions should have altered her medical providers to be prepared for the possibility of blood clots. However Ms. Williams’s medical team was initially reluctant to perform a CT-scan on her which would have detected the presence of blood clots. After her insistence, the medical team eventually acquiesced and discovered several blood clots in Ms. Williams. It is imperative that we educate ourselves on the symptoms of a variety of medical conditions and become strong health care advocates for ourselves and our loved ones. The medical community cannot do it alone. The human body is far too complex. Relying exclusively on the medical community could prove to be a deadly mistake.
Hi Dr. Yen
I’m 16 years old and have been struggling witch cystic acne. Will birth control help with this ??
Many teenagers benefit from the birth control pill or ring with their acne. Generally would suggest something with norgestimate or drosperinone for acne. But if you have cystic acne, you probably will need more medicine than just birth control. Please note that this is for general information only and not a substitute for advice that you would get from your own doctor.
Does the Hormonal Acne go away once your already 19 years old ?
It depends. Each person is different and some people have acne throughout their adult years. Sorry!
And blood clots too
Is birth control pills helps in hirsutism
All birth control pills could help with hirsutism if it is caused by hormones and not genes. However, there are some progestins that are less androgenic (hairy making) than others. specifically norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone.
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Does it effects on pregnancy in future like getting pregnant difficult
Hey, Syed! No. The birth control pill, patch, ring, IUD, and implant do NOT affect future fertility. Hope this helps!
hello doctor Yen. please can you prescribe some birthcontrol pills for me ? i tried it once and broke out badly.
Hi Eunice, we can help you if you live in California and we can do everything all online. We actually have a video called "How Pandia Health works" but basically it's this:
All you would need to do is go to www.PandiaHealth.com and click on "Sign Up" where you fill out a health questionnaire. You'll need to upload a selfie and a picture of a government-issued ID like a drivers license so we can verify you are who you are.
One of our doctors will evaluate your health questionnaire to make sure it's safe and to understand things like why you broke out before. If we have questions, we'll follow up by text or email. We don't do video conferencing because women are often times in a public place and might not be comfortable answering questions in public. The cost of the doctor evaluation is $39 and is not covered by insurance.
Once you have a prescription, we can mail your birth control to you for free. The birth control is covered by most insurance companies and if you don't have insurance, you can pay for them with a credit card.
If you have friends who already have a doctor prescription, they can actually transfer it over to us for free and get the free delivery too. They would need to sign up and tell us they already have a doctor prescription. No $39 charge for this at all.
We will be expanding to other states by the end of 2018 so follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements if we're not in your state!
okay thank you but i live in Ghana, west Africa.
Unfortunately we are only licensed to serve patients living in the state of California in the US. Try asking your doctor or if there are women's health groups in your area, perhaps they can direct you to people who can help you.
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Does Fopobiacne Secrets really work? I see lots of people keep on talking about Fopobiacne Secrets. But I'm uncertain if it is good enough to clear your acne naturally.
Dermatologists are skin specialist doctors. Dermatologists who have created over the counter products like ProActiv, etc, will tell you, if you have access to a doctor who can write you prescription grade acne medication, take that option. But if your acne is relatively mild, then over the counter stuff like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, tea tree oil, etc may be good enough.
This isn’t very related to this video but ever since I started lo lo I have not gotten my period (it has been about 5 months) I hear this is normal but I’m not sure
Yes. with the Lo Lo, you don’t have enough estrogen to have a withdrawal bleed aka period. We don’t recommend anything less than 30mcg of estrogen because it is NOT good for your bones. So please do consider going to regular dose for your bones.. or at least make sure you get 1200 mg Calcium each day and 2000 IU of Vit D each day.
This information is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice that you would get from your doctor.
I recently changed my birth control (I was on for 5 years) due to my migraine issues two month ago, but I start having really bad acne I’ve never had from last birth control pills. It huge, red, and hurts so bad. One of the biggest one is right under my mouth so I’m having hard time opening mouth too. I wish I could go back to old birth control so my acne gets better. Is this because of the new birth control? Or just because my body is still trying to get used to it? Because I’m scared if I’m gonna keep having this acne problem with this pills...
Hi! So, if you have migraines with aura or any focal neurologic symptoms, it is NOT safe to be on “regular birth control” pills. Instead, you should only be on Progesterone Only Pills or IUD with hormone, copper IUD, implant or shot. Yes, the acne might be due to the new pills. You can give it 1-2 months to see if it gets better. If not, see your doctor. Hope this helped!
Also -- These answers are not a substitute for professional medical advice. These answers are for general informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your doctor/primary care provider before starting or changing treatment!
What pills to control acne?
All birth control pills should help with acne. However, there are some progestins that are less androgenic (acne making) than others. specifically norgestimate, desogestrel, drosperinone.