Does anyone take pro-estrogen only birthcontrol?

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Jenna L.

Apr 27, 2014

Jenna L.

So about 6 or so month ago I started taking pro-estrogen birth control cause of a blood disorder where I can't take the regular one.
Over the last 6 months my skin is getting progressively worse with acne.
My doctor said that this type of BC can cause more acne.
Has anyone else experienced this?

Breeze T.

Apr 27, 2014

Breeze T.

No, I'm sorry. But side effects like this probably aren't a good sign. Talk about it with the doctor who prescribed it to you, he or she can surely help :-)

Kat A.

Apr 27, 2014

Kat A.

I might've taken that one. I know I couldn't take the normal one because I was breastfeeding. I never had any acne problems, though I've never had issues with acne.

Anupa M.

Apr 27, 2014

Anupa M.

I used to take pro-estrogen bc pills (I'm currently not on anything) and at one point the dosage was too high and caused severe acne. Maybe ask your doctor to bump down the dosage of the pill to see if you improve

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