WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Alesse pill and acne

Re: Alesse pill and acne

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 20 May 2000 09:36:19 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 20 May 2000, Diane wrote: >
>I am 40 and experiencing pre-menopause symptoms, as well as acne.
>> My doctor has just prescribed the Alesse contraceptive pill. I am in
>> good health and do not smoke.
>> I would like to know if this pill is strong enough to help my acne. I
>> have just started on it. I have heard that the best contraceptive pill
>> for acne would be the Diane pill or orth-tricyclen. I would like to know
>> what you think.

Diane The acne issue and the pill is a challenging one. I have seen every pill cause acne in one patient and reduce it in another. Alesse is good, and should prevent your perimenopausal symptoms. It will prevent pregnancy, and may even help your acne. Try it, 3-4 months is a fair trial, and then change if the symptoms are too great. Good Luck

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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