WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2000: Re: Acne and Oral Contraceptives

Re: Acne and Oral Contraceptives

From: Julie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Oct 2000 09:59:45 -0500 (CDT)

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Try asking your doctor about Demulen 1/35. I think it has high progestin activity, which will help with break-through bleeding, and low androgen activity which might help with acne. It is a monophasic pill. At Wed, 18 Oct 2000, Amy wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I've been looking for guidance in selecting an oral contraceptive that
>will improve or at the very least not aggrivate my acne. I was
>diagnosed with cystic acne about 7 years ago and used accutane twice. It
>helped dramatically, although I wasn't thrilled with the side effects
>(dry lips, nose, etc.) I've since had 2 children and am currently
>struggling with finding a contraceptive that does not cause break
>through bleeding. Meanwhile I'm also noticing my acne getting worse.
>After the first pregnancy we tried ortho-trycylcen but I had break
>through bleeding and my doctor felt that at my age (30 at the time) that
>I might be having problems with a pill that increases the hormones
>during the cycle as opposed to a steady dose the entire cycle. The pill
>I'm currently trying is Ortho-cyclen but I'm having bleeding, so I'm
>attempting Ortho 777 next month. My concern, beyond finding an
>effective pill for me, is finding one that will improve or not aggravate
>my acne. If I can't take Ortho-tricyclen (maybe I didn't give my body
>enough time to adjust), what comprable contraceptive would you
>recommend, or would you recommend staying off the pill completely? My
>obgyn will not commit to any pill in relation to acne. I am currently
>32 and am tired of dealing with acne. I'm not planning on more children
>but my husband is not yet ready to commit to a vasectomy and I would
>prefer to not have to use alternate contraceptive methods.
>
>Thank you for any help you can give me.

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