It depends on which ones you take. Typically the pills are divided up as estrogen or progestin dominant. As an acne sufferer it is important to speak with your doctor about a selecting a pill that is higher in estrogen and lower in androgen potency.
The most commonly prescribed pills that are HIGHER in estrogen, (the ones you SHOULD take):
Diane 35(Dianette)
Yasmin
Demulan(Zovia)
Ortho tri cyclen
Nevicon modicon
Ortho evra
Mircette
Desogen(Apri)
It is best to avoid the following pills that are high in androgen activity and low in estrogen, (the ones you SHOULD AVOID):
Loestrin
Estrotrep Fe
Levlen
Alesse
Ovral
Norestrin
Nuvo ring
Depoprovera shot
Only you and your doctor can determine what pill is right for you. The above is just a basic guideline that should be used to initiate a conversation between you and your physician.
One other well-known, noncontraceptive benefit of oral contraceptives is an improvement in acne
Oral contraceptives may cause the gums to become tender and swollen or to bleed
Oral contraceptives do not protect against AIDS
Side effects include bloating, weight gain and acne, although some birth control pills actually improve acne.
Oral contraceptives are available only with a physician's prescription
Oral contraceptives typically will decrease acne and, over time, may decrease excess facial hair. Women with abnormally low estrogen levels in their body may see improvements in skin quality in the vulva and vagina after strating combination oral contraceptives. Some women taking combined oral contraceptives (those that contain both estrogen and progestin) may get brown splotches known as melasma. Similar skin changes may happen due to estrogen increases during pregnancy.
Oral contraceptives may make some existing cancers worse
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Blood sugar levels may increase slightly when oral contraceptives are used
Oral contraceptives will cause plasma to be a green color.
Women who are breastfeeding should check with their physicians before using oral contraceptives
Oral contraceptives and other hormonal contraceptives have two main components are Progestin and Estrogen, although there are birth control pills that that contain only Progestin.