Treatments For Acne:
Contraceptive Hormones
 

Using Contraceptive Hormones
As A Treatment For Acne
 

Some progestin-based contraceptives have been shown to offer a significant degree of relief to sufferers of mild to moderate acne.  However, this treatment option is obviously limited to females.

Choosing an effective brand of contraceptive is of necessity a question of trial and error, so that you may have to try several brands before finding one that both suits your body chemistry and alleviates the acne.  

If you are very young – i.e under 16, both you and your parents may want to think carefully about whether it feels appropriate for you to be using hormones to suppress acne. 

If you older and thinking about planning a family, you’ll obviously need to consider other options for managing your acne, as your fertility will be interrupted as long as the contraceptive is used.

Side Effects

Headaches

Change in sex drive

Vaginal discharge

Weight gain

Increased risk of heart attack, stroke and blood clots.

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Using Contraceptives To Treat Acne

User Experience

Comparison of Acne Prescription Drugs & Accutane Alternatives
 

	Prevention	Early Suppression	Mild-Moderate Acne	Severe Acne	Side Effect Free	Affordability
Accutane
Antibiotics
Contraceptives
Spironolactone
Retin-A
Bioherbaceutical Supplements

See Also:

Antibiotics
Retin-A
Accutane
Spironolactone
Bioherbaceutical Medicines (Natural Accutane Alternative)