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Does oral contraceptives cause acne

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

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.

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