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Sometimes they help acne, but they can also make it worse
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Do birth control pills clear up acne?
Yes, they can help with acne. Many people use birth control pills for more than prevention of pregnancy. I was one of those people and for me regulated my hormones.
I have tried several different birth control pills and i have never had much of a sex drive and i also have acne. i am 37 and looking for a birth control pill the will help my sex drive and my acne?
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What birth control pill helps decrease my appetite and control acne?
Hello, No birth control pill will decrease your appetite. Eating small meals every few hours has been proven to decrease the appetite after a period of several weeks. In regard to birth control treatment of Acne, BC pills does help reduce Acne. There are many BC pills, all with different effects on Acne. It's advisable you speak to your Doctor about this as he/she can recommend the best treatment for you.
Can birth control pills help you not get pregnant?
Birth control pills are meant to help prevent pregnancy. That is what they're designed to do.
Can birth control make you get acne?
In the first three months of use, the birth control pill can make acne better or worse. After that breaking in period, most women have a decrease in acne when they're on the pill. If that's not the case for you, contact your health care provider, who may be able to change brands based on your complaint.
Can birth control help your acne?
There are cases where the acne is related to hormone levels. In these cases, birth control can assist in controlling the acne. Consult your physician/dermatologist for specifics.
How do you get rid of back acne in a few days?
You can't get rid of acne in such a short period of time. You can use body cleanser in the shower to treat the acne over time, and eat healthier to prevent future outbreaks. For women, birth control pills can also help to control hormonal acne.
Why is the birth pill cure acne?
Birth control pills don't cure acne, they merely change the levels of hormones in your body which in turn can impact acne breakouts. Sometimes they can actually exacerbate acne. Aim for birth control pills with high levels of androgen. E.g.: Loestrin, Estrotrep Fe, Levlen, Alesse, Ovral, Norestrin, Nuvo Ring, and Depoprovera shot. The following pills are higher in estrogen and may help your breakouts, (again, it won't CURE acne): Diane 35 (Dianette), Yasmin, Demulan (Zovia), Ortho tri cyclen, Nevicon Modicon, Ortho Evra, Mircette and Desogen, (April). The above lists are only a guideline to use when going to your doctor for birth control pills.
Is birth control pills help to prevent estrogen?
No, most birth control pills contain artificial estrogen.
Do birth control pills help with cysts?
Yes
Can a chemist in Sydney prescribe you birth pills if you've bought some from them do they keep records of your prescription?
Birth control has many uses other than being a contraceptive. It can help control acne, cramps, and headaches due to your time of the month. If your cramps from your period are getting really bad or you have acne that comes only around the time you get your period, a doctor can prescribe birth control to help regulate those symptoms. Otherwise just go to Planned Parenthood and you can get birth control for free! Some birth control prescriptions are a lot of money but if you have insurance the generic birth control is not that much money.
If you take four birth control pills can you get rid of your baby?
Birth control pills prevent you from getting pregnant, not help you get rid of the fetus after it's already there.
