Will it get better? PLEASE help~

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Registered: 03-17-2005
Will it get better? PLEASE help~
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Thu, 10-12-2006 - 12:53am
Hi.
i just started using the NuvaRing almost 2months ago after being on the pill for about 4yrs. and ive noticed that my acne (which is normally just a few break outs here and there during my pms/period time of the month) has gotten LOTS AND LOTS worse. Ive had the worst breakouts for a constiant 2months now. No clear acne free time like i did previous to the NuvaRing. Ive read that it normally helps with acne and your skin. Is this maybe a side effect for ME personally? or Does it just take a while before it gets BETTER?!?! please help. Im so frustrated and stressed w/ my face and back-ne right now i cant stand to go out the house, much less visit my boyfriend (who i havent seen in a month) and meet his family for the first time in 2 1/2 weeks. please help. thanks
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 10-12-2006 - 7:04am

Usually any hormonal birth control will help with acne IF the acne is caused by too much testosterone in the woman's bloodstream (because suppressing ovulation also reduces testosterone).

Judie Cl for Birth Control