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Dec 27, 2012
Juliana M.
Okay so I'm 15 and I have bad skin. Pimples to black heads to white heads. I have tried everything from drugstore to high end trying to get rid of them and nothing works. I've head that birth control helps acne. Is that true? And if anyone does which brand to you use?
Dec 27, 2012
Allison W.
Im on it and Ive been on a couple different brands but havent seen a drastic change in my skin at all. I didnt have that bad of skin to begin with though. I dont notice much of the size effects they tell you about like weight loss or gain, control of acne...things like that. It could be just me though.
Dec 27, 2012
Yesenia P.
I would recommend you speak to your doctor. They can answer any questions you may have =D
Dec 27, 2012
Allison W.
Thats not true because when I first went on it I was active too but it didnt do anything to my skin at all.
Dec 27, 2012
Zuri F.
acne is due to hormones and birth control can help to balance your hormones, if you want to use it for acne I'd recommend you consult your Dr first
Dec 27, 2012
Juliana M.
Thanks for the advice! I also have real bad cramps when I get my monthly gift from Mother Nature haha but I was thinking why not shoot 2 birds with one stone. If it doesn't show any difference I don't see why I would have to go threw the trouble of taking it everyday.
Dec 27, 2012
Allison W.
It does help with cramps a little, my friends say it works for their cramps alot, i just have them baddd but i do notice it helps with cramps and heaviness of your period.
Dec 27, 2012
Juliana M.
I guess it depends on the person.
Dec 27, 2012
Melissa E.
I went on BC to help with acne & crazy I can't get out of bed cramps. It helped with both and it doesn't matter if you're sexually active or not. I wasn't when I first started. It'll only help with hormone related acne.
Dec 27, 2012
Allison W.
Yea. I would ask your doctor and maybe see what would be best for you.
Dec 27, 2012
Yasmine K.
I dont know but i guess ur too young to take it maybe it will affect ur ability of getting pregnant later when u want to ... Please ask a doctor first
Dec 27, 2012
Alice H.
@Marilyn It doesn't matter if you're sexually active or not. Birth control regulates your hormones, so if your acne is hormonal, it could help. But it kind of depends on what formulation you're using. There are different types of oral birth control that have different amounts of estrogen and progesterone. Talk to your doctor about your concerns and questions, they would have more information for you about what the best steps would be.
Dec 27, 2012
Juliana M.
Thanks ladies! I'm just kind of scared talking to my doctor about it. I feel like he's going to judge me or something
Dec 27, 2012
Sandra R.
dont be scared...i was nervous too but they answer all your questions:)
Dec 27, 2012
Dar H.
Fuck your doctor if he judges you then just punch him in da face, this happens to so many people at this age so you're not alone!
Dec 27, 2012
Juliana M.
Haha thanks for the confidence boost
Dec 27, 2012
Rikki P.
If your doctor ever judges you, he's probably going to be one that thinks birth control is only to avoid babies. /eyeroll Hahaha. But yeah, I agree, if he does get judgmental, punch him in the face! Hahahahah.
Dec 27, 2012
Hannah C.
As most of the other ladies have said BC regulates your hormones so if you are having problems with hormonal acne then it might be worth it. I started due to menstrual cramps but I did notice a good improvement in my skin (except on the pills I'm on now but that's a different story). Don't be worried about your doctor it is what they are there for. They may also have a different solution for you if you don't want to take that step yet. And you don't need to be sexually active and it will have no effect on your fertility later in life. Good Luck xx
Dec 27, 2012
Yesenia P.
I'd your doctor judges you, that is unprofessional. Trust me, you aren't the only female - any age- that has asked about BC. You will be fine =)
Dec 27, 2012
Bridget V.
Birth control works wonders for my skin. I wEnt on accutane, which is a miracle drug, but once I finished that I went on BC and haven't had issues with acne since. I did go off it in my mid 20s and I started to break out again. Went back on BC and it went away!
Dec 27, 2012
Rikki P.
and for the record, if it seems like it doesn't get any better, it COULD be that the kind of birth control you would be on is not for you. there are many people who have had to change brands because one wasn't working, so that's something to think about just in case.
Dec 28, 2012
Robyn C.
Most Birth Control Makes You Gains Tons, & Tons of Weight. If You Don't NEED It, Then I Don't Recommend It
Dec 28, 2012
Juliana M.
Thanks girls and I want to get rid of my acne but I don't want to gain weight @robyn does all BC make you gain weight?
Dec 28, 2012
Bridget V.
BC did not make me gain weight!!!
Dec 28, 2012
Allison W.
Mine didnt make me gain weight either. Ive been on it for like maybe 4 or 5 years now. Do you guys think im gonna have fertility problems?