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Re: BCPs and blemishes
From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 Mar 2001 19:29:32 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Ellie wrote: >
>I've been on BCPs (triphasic and monophaisic) for almost a year now. I
>am taking them mainly for painful periods and PMS symptoms. However, my
>doctor did tell me that they would help the blemishes I seem to get
>between the time I ovulate and when I get my period. But, I see no
>change in my complexion during that time. What's going on? Thanks!

teh pill ofetn helps with ocmplexion, but not always -- if you want to seek this added benefti, ask your doc to try a different pill (Ortho Tricyclen or Cyclen or Demulen seem to work well for many women)

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA
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