Acne Skin Care

Acne medication in pregnancy? I am 9 weeks pregnant with my second child. I have been using a daily moisturizer with salicylic acid in it, to prevent acne, for years now. Not even thinking, I've been using the moisturizer throughout the beginning of this pregnancy. I read the other day that it is not good to use acne medications during pregnancy because it can cause defects to the baby. Has anyone else used this during pregnancy? If so, what was the outcome? Thank you :) Also, I do not plan on using this anymore. I already bought a new cream, that does not have acne medication in it. I just want to know if the exposure that has already been made will cause any problems.

Acne medication and pregnancy...please answer with ur opinion? I had started taking monodox (an oral medication to treat acne) and this is what I found on the website---PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Monodox has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Monodox while you are pregnant. Monodox is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Monodox . I am 4 weeks pregnant now and stopped taking the medication 4 days ago when I found out I was pregnant. I did not stop taking it before because I was not expecting to get pregnant. This is my second child and I am taking care of myself now and will be seeing the dermatologist tom to ask any questions but what do you think? Do you think is could haved harmed the fetus this early or caused any problems?? I am really concerned

Acne medication safe for pregnancy? I'm 7 weeks pregnant. I've started to break out, and would like to know what products are safe to treat pimples during pregnancy. I've heard that topical creams (clearasil, etc.) aren't safe, so can you recommend something similar that is safe? Also, is it still safe to use my Neutrogena oil-free acne wash and my St. Ive's apricot scrub? Any help is appreciated. Thanks a bunch!

acne medication and pregnancy? I have been taking prescribed medicine for more than 15 years for acne - including 4 courses of Roaccutance many years ago. For the last few years I have maintained good skin by taking Oxytetracycline. However, I have just got married and we hope to start a family within the next 2 years, so I have stopped taking the medication in order to 'clean' my system of the drug. I've only been off it 2 months, but already my skin has got very bad again - even though I'm nearly 32. My face is like an oil slick for most of the day. I am distraught because I had hoped by skin would have dried out by this stage. Is there ANY medication that is safe to take if you are trying for a baby?

Pregnancy and acne medication? I am 4 months pregnant and dealing with horrible acne. Before I was pregnant, I was on differin gel prescribed by a dermatologist. Now I cant take that and I was just wondering if there is any over the counter meds that ARE SAFE to use during pregnancy?

Topical Acne Medications and Pregnancy? I'm 13 weeks pregnant and have been using Clearasil Adult Tinted Treatment Cream for spot treatment for the last year or two, including my pregnancy to this point. I just read that acne medications are dangerous and shouldn't be used, but this is the first time I've heard this! Still scares me though. The active ingredient for mine is sulfur resorcinol (1% resorcinol and 8% sulfur). I tried to search but found nothing on this medication...only benzoyl peroxide and astringents. Could this have been really bad for the baby? I plan on asking my Dr soon, but my next appt. is a week from now. Thanks.

Does anyone know if the acne medication Proactiv is safe during pregnancy???

Over the counter acne cream or treatment safe to use during pregnancy? I am about 6 weeks pregnant. My pregnancy guide book said that acne medications with Benzoyl Peroxide and some acids are not usually reccommended because the effects are not known. Does anyone know of anything that is safe to use? Sorry this is my first pregnancy so I'm trying to be extra careful but my face is really breaking out. Thanks.

Are there any specific topical acne medications that should be avoided during pregnancy? I heard that salicylic (sp?) acid could be dangerous, but what about things like pro-active or things comparable to that (I think they contain benzoyl peroxide)? I'm so thrilled to be pregnant but my skin has gone crazy! lol

pregnancy and acne; facial scrub ? so Im about 13 weeks pregnant and I have a acne problem, I went to walgreens and bought their product of blackhead clearing scrub. [salicylic acid-acne medication] gently exfoliates to life away dirt and oil. is facial scrub bad to use during pregnancy or is it safe ?

Did you get pregnancy acne? I never got it when I was pregnant with my son....but now, I'm 6 months and Im breaking out like CRAZY!!! I can't take my usual acne medication because of the baby... but does anyone know of any creams/face washes that worked for them?

Yet another pregnancy acne question.....? Ok, I am really starting to feel very self-conscious about the acne on my face, chest and back. I have been on Erythromycin gel and Finacea cream for several weeks and nothing has improved. Of course, I was told no benzoyl or salycylic products. Has ANYBODY tried anything that has worked????? I am going into my 16th week, so please don't tell me things will improve after my first trimester- they are definitely not. Oh, I am 31 and have dealt with some form of adult acne for most of my life. It finally took 6 months of Accutane to clear me up. Could this mean that there is no real pregnancy- safe medication that will help me? I appreciate any real advice.

Can having a blood pregnancy test right after your period affect the results? I am required to have a blood pregnancy test once a month for the acne medication that I am on, I recently had one about two days after my period ended and it came back 6.8 hCG. They told me this was a low positive...can having the test so close to the end of my menstral cycle affect the results?

Doryx acne medication, ladies I need your help.? Has anyone taking this medication had their menstrual cycle affected? My fiance is 5 days late and this would be her first period since taking this medication. Has anyone had similar effects? We have taken a pregnancy test and it came back negative.

Acne During Pregnancy --? Anybody that is experiencing or has experienced acne during pregnancy, have you taken any doctor prescribed medication for it (if so, what)? If you didn't go to a dermatologist, what over-the-counter cleansers, creams, etc., did you use that helped alleviate break-outs? I'm getting more break-outs than before I was pregnant and I'm wondering what has worked for other women. I'm currently 13 weeks pregnant with my first and just want to be careful. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.

Have you got any natural remedies for acne in pregnancy? I have asked this weeks ago but didn't get many answers so I would love some extra help if possible! I normally have acne but I can't take the medication for it while pregnant. That means that including my pregnancy hormones have created acne on my face, arms, chest and back and I would LOVE to get rid of it - or lessen it - as it is really getting me down! On advice of somebody here I am trying tea-tree wash but my skin has gotten worse this last week for whatever reasons - so do you guys have any more ideas of what I can use and what is SAFE to use while pregnant? Thank you!

how long does it take for medication to completely flush out of your body? I am taking medication for acne right now that is not recommended for pregnancy, if I stopped taking it right now how long should I wait till it's safe for my husband and I to start trying to have a baby?

Why so much conflicting information regarding information during pregnancy? I'm trying to do my research to make sure everything I'm doing is right and safe for my baby, but it's so difficult because every source I turn to tells me something different! Some say it's ok to highlight my hair, others say no, some say it's okay for me to use acne medication, others warn against it. It seems like this is the case for every topic I research. Why is there so much conflicting information?!

Acne during pregnancy? I have developed bad acne on my back during my pregnancy. The dr. said I cannot use any medications to help clear it up. Did anyone else get this? What did you do? Does it go away after the baby is born?

Worried....using Tea Tree Acne wash during pregnancy....? .....as the lady at the chemist said that it was okay to use during pregnancy. Have used it once or twice a day for at least two weeks straight there-abouts and just thought I'd look it up on the internet now out of curiosity. When I looked at the information for product, down the page it says: "Do not use during pregnancy & breastfeeding without medical advice." Following is the link to the product for you to look at: http://www.thexton.com.au/product/Tea__Tree__Daily__Face__Wash__For__Acne__with__Soothing__Chamomile__-__250ml Do you guys think that I have anything to worry about since I have been using it for weeks straight!? I ALWAYS check up on EVERY medication I have had to take even if my doctor/OBGYN tells me that it is okay to use in pregnancy. This time though I didn't check as I had been recommended to use the wash as it was a good alternative while pregnant, and the ladies working at the chemist led me straight to it also and said that it was safe. For your information also, the USUAL acne wash AND cream I use for acne I stopped using as soon as I was trying to get pregnant. It is NOT to be used during pregnancy. So here I thought I was being safe and now I'm really worried. Should I ring my OBGYN tomorrow and tell him all about this? ARGH! I wish I had checked into this product properly! Thanks for your help everybody X By the way I'm 29 Weeks 2 Days pregnant with #1

Is acne a sign of early pregnancy? My husband and I have been ttc for almost a year now. I recently had a laparoscopy to remove endometriosis, and this is the first month we can ttc again. So, I believe my ovulation day was about a week ago... for the past 4-5 days I have been breaking out all over my chest, and it's creeping its way up my neck and onto my face. I never had a problem with acne growing up, and I've never seen it this bad. I was wondering if this could be an early pregnancy sign since it causes such a change in hormones. If not, what could cause a sudden onset of acne (nothing is working to get it away either... I used some special rub on medication, and Neutrogena body scrub for days, and still, it continues to get worse).

can you use clean and clear acne cream while pregnant? my face is breaking out bad and i would like to know can you use acne cream during pregnancy?? (its not prerscription medication...its just an off the shelf product) the bottle doesnt say if pregnant or breastfeeding ask a doctor before use...

Is there a reputable website that lists medications safe for pregnancy? This question is prompted by one that was talking about OTC meds for acne not being good during pregnancy. I am pretty much avoiding everything except the macrobid prescribed by my OBGYN for recurring UTIs, but would like a reputable book or site if someone has one. Thanks.

Dealing with severe acne during pregnancy- help!? I had moderate acne in middle and high school, and that escalated to severe acne in college. I've been going to to the dermatologist since middle school, and have tried every medication (pill, cream, combo, etc.). I stay clear of fast food and touching my face, yadda yadda. I know every trick in the book, and nothing helps. Recently I found out I'm pregnant, so I stopped using the medicated three step system that was keeping things sort of under control (because it contained salycilic acid and benzol peroxide which can cause fetal harm). I also had to stop using the one and only foundation that has ever worked for me (because it contains salycilic acid). I have been to every makeup counter in my area and can't find anything even half as good. So now my face is absolutely out of control, and I have no way of taking care of it/covering it up. I'm embarassed in public and the acne is painful aswell. It's dragging me down, but there's no way I could justify putting my baby at risk. Has anyone else dealt with this problem, or have any advice? It would be very much appreciated!

Just got prescribed clindamycin phosphate topical solution for my acne. Im pregnant, should I take it? I was just prescribed clindamycin phosphate medication for my pregnancy acne. Im 4 months pregnanct & have really bad pregnancy acne. 1st trimester it was just my face that was broken out. Now it is spreading to my chest, shoulders & back. I have been talking to my OB at my check-ups & he said that if he gets worse he would prescribe me something. SO today, he prescibed my the Clindomycin. He did tell me that no medicines are 100% safe while pregnant. So now, Im unsure if I should use it. Has anyone used Clindamycin while pregnant. If so, how are your childs teeth? Dr said that it can cause their teeth to rot? Any advice. Thank you!! ~Melissa

Have Acne and Pregnant? Can you be pregnant and use acne medication? I read in a pregnancy magazine that when you are pregnant, you cannot use acne medication (my doctor confirmed this but was unsure of treatments that I could use that doesn't contain peroxide cause every treatment contains a small dose) So what kind can you use? PS I prefer that only people who are pregnant or either were pregnant respond.

Medication and pregnancy? There's a possibility I will become pregnant, but will not find out until around Nov. 19th. I suffer from Anxiety / Depression along w/ acne. I was going to start Fluoxetine [Prozac] for Anxiety / Depression and Cefadroxil [Duricef] for acne as soon as possible, to start feeling better. If I start the medications now, will I lessen the chance of getting pregnant? Or if I'm pregnant, the medications will cause me to possibly miscarry? I would just like some opinions. Thanks so much! ;]

My dermatologist & obgyn have different views on acne medications.....? My obgyn said to go to my dermatologist when I called and said I was having pregnancy acne on my face, neck, shoulders & back. My dermatologist prescribed the following: (yes I told her I was pregnant) Brevoxyl creamy wash - does have benzoyl peroxide in it but my derm. said that it was a wash - put it on in the shower and rinse it off. b/c it was a wash that is rinsed off it wouldn't be absorbed into the skin. Evoclin foam (category b) Finacea (category b) My obgyn is basically saying that it's my choice to take these but she's not giving her blessing - or really telling me what else I could take instead. Anyone take any of these during pregnancy? Suggestions? I've used Olay products - face wash & astringent. Not helping.

Major break out during and after pregnancy? Hi there. My face broke out really, really bad during my pregnancy. I tried many topical products to prevent it. I am now 2.5 months post pregnancy and face is still breaking out. I have used Proactive, and Obagi skin whitening, face masks and acne medication creams with no success. Every day it seems like new pimples and red spots develop. Has anyone had this experience? What did you do? What do I need to do? Thanks so much for your answers. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you.

acne war during pregnancy......!!!? Since being pregnant i've been getting crazy acne all over my face and body!!! its getting warm here in california and i am embrassed to wear a tanktop!!! i researched online earlier and it said that its all hormonal and it should regulate back to normal skin type after i give birth to my baby girl... but i will still have these ugly acne scars everywhere... so to stop before it gets worse i decided to get some acne treatment... i was at walmart today and i decided to get neutrogena acne face soap as well as body acne body wash by neutrogena.. i heard proactiv products were safe for pregnant women but shouldnt any ance treatment be okay as long as its not a medication i take orally?? if its only used on outside of my body will that harm the baby??? i should of thought about before buying =(

Severe Acne From Pregnancy & Delivery? I never in my life had any bit of acne (not even as a teen) until I became pregnant last April. I started getting some on my back but nothing too serious. HOWEVER, soon as I delivered my baby 16 weeks ago, the acne went ballistic and became so severe. My back is raw, inflamed, and painful. I even have cysts now! I've been to the obgyn who said it would clear up in a few weeks (didn't) and to the dermatologist who shot me up with cortisone (didn't work) and finally today a regular doctor. They all give me the same answer, "stop breastfeeding" or "take these medications that could harm your baby through your breastmilk". There has got to be another way to solve this problem naturally that won't affect nursing my baby! There must be other women who have gone through this and didn't stop breastfeeding because of it. Please help me, any advice is welcome! Im desperate for a solution! I will have to look into proactive, not sure if its same while nursing. The other things you mentioned I have done...I dont consume caffeine because of nursing, I drink tons of water for nursing, I use plain hypoallergenic detergent and I lay out in the sun to help dry it up. Oh yeah and I hate dairy so I rarely consume that. I've tried everything it seems, there must be a non-conventional way left!

Is acne a pregnancy symptom? ? should be getting my period within next week, i havent missed it yet. I'm having vaginal discharge like never before with pain on my lower sides, no nausea or ne of that, no headaches, but a little dissy noting that I work 9 hrs a day and after wards i study for like 5 hours. I'm not eating very well, a bit losing weight, and i have acne on my face... What worries me that i had intercourse on my ovulation day and we did use protection WITH the pull out method but still ther are chances though i have been with my man for over a year and never doubted us getting pregnant. Beside from me goin to a drug store and get a test of which si a DUH , could I be pregnant? I'm taking medications I was diagnosed with MVP.

Found out today im pregnant, took antibiotics before the pregnancy test and stopped. baby will be fine? I took antibiotic medication for my acne. I thought I was pregnant so I stopped taking the medication 3 days before I took my pregnancy test. Will my baby be fine? I heard it was worser to be taking medication during the whole pregnancy. Thanks. I was using doxycycline

How to get rid of acne when pregnant? With both my pregnancy's I've had bad acne in the 1st and 3rd trimesters. It's very annoying! Is there anything I can do to decrease it? Are there any medications that are safe?

Acne while breastfeeding? I had trouble with acne during my pregnancy, and was prescribed a topical medication safe for use during pregnancy. It didn't really work and I discontinued using it. Now, I have persistent breakouts but am also breastfeeding my baby. I'd like to know: Have you had acne while breastfeeding, and how did you treat it? I plan to visit my doctor to ask about treating it, but would like to hear from any others who might have dealt with this.

TTC once again, does it sound like im preggers? a little background info: i have had 2 mc one at 5 weeks and a d and c at 10 weeks after my 1st ultrasound showed the baby had no heartbeat and stopped growing at 8 weeks...my husband and i have both been tested for chormosomal abnormalities and we are fine, i was also tested for various other things and all came back normal So my cycle used to be a perfect 28 days..now it ranges from 30 to 33 days which is still not considered irregular..i am not sure when i ovulate at this point but i checked on fertilityties and it said i would ovulate around the 22 of april, however i got my period on april 9 and it ended on april 15, since i am not sure when i ovulate we decided to bd as much as possible so we bd on april 17 19 21 23 and 24.... i am not sure if i ovulated right after my period which i heard sometimes happens because i had ewcm and a lot of it for the first week, april 24 i started having light cramps like ovulation cramping ....so right after my period i was very tired i was having hot flashes nausea adn all that good stuff and now it has stopped except i have been extra hungry lately and if i dont eat often i get really sick to my stomach which never happens....also my face has broken out really bad which i am on acne medication for (pregnancy approved) and this medication has been working all the time except for the last time i was pregnant ( i was not on it the first time i was pregnant and my face also broke out worse at that time) so what does everyone think..i want to test but i feel its too early and i know your not doctors but i am just wondering what your opinion on it is also i have been really gassy sorry tmi but its a symptom! Natasha: no i dont drink or smoke i have never smoked and only drink when i am on my period and even then i usually dont...and yea i figure i am probably getting my hopes up and making up my symptoms in my head :( Faith:who are you to correct my use of words...i use words like "preggers" to make my questions different from everyone elses...i highly doubt i am being punished with all these miscarriages for using a that word....you dont know me and have no right to judge me but from what i can tell by the nasty, horrible comment you just made to me you must be the immature one... Brandon is that safe for pregnancy...i am on perscription acne medicine now and i was on proactive but thats not safe for pregnancy ...and this perscription isnt helping *thought of something else, i have also been using the bathroom a lot...not peeing lol...usually i go once or twice a week but its been every day for me now and i have been very emotional...crying over stuff that usually wouldnt bother me

Late period (not one of those pregnancy questions)? My period is about a week late. I'm positive I can't be pregnant. Could something else be effecting it? I've been taking a prescription acne medication for a few months, and two weeks ago over spring break I forgot to bring it with me so I didn't take it for about 5 days. I've just now gotten back on it. Would that have anything to do with my cycle? I can't think of anything else, and I'm a bit concerned since I'm rarely ever late.

Could I be pregnant even if a hospital urine test came out negative? I've been vomiting for the past week, I've had really bad cramping and lower back pain. I went to the doctor yesterday and found out that my acne medication that I've been taking for the past month affects my birth control effectiveness. They had me take a urine pregnancy test but it came out negative. Now I'm concerned because I've heard that hospital urine tests are just like the over the counter ones and it might have been too early to detect anything (I start my period next week).

I have lots of pregnancy questions can someone help me with one or some of them please??!!? #1. Is over the counter acne medication ok to use? #2. Is it ok to take tylonol for head aches sometimes? #3. Are tums ok for tummy sourness? #4. Is it bad to loose about 5 pounds in 1st trimester? #5. Is a little caffeine ok from time to time? I am almost 3 months pregnant, with my first baby and i am so lost....

Rant time! What most gets you down / frustrates you most during your pregnancy? Hello there all! Just curious if there is one thing main thing that gets you down about pregnancy and what is it? Is it something that frustrates you? Not meaning anything to do with the baby of course but maybe a side-effect of pregnancy that you are feel down about or can't wait for it to go away. It can be something trivial or serious....your choice! Feel free to have a bit rant here! For me it is my acne. I have other worse problems like my constant back pain etc but my acne was bad pregnancy and now without the medication I'm usually on for it, and raging hormones, my acne is terrible and I get it everywhere - the most terrible on my back, chest, shoulders and arms. :-( No matter what wash I use it to help dry it up etc it just gets worse and I'm battling to try and get rid of it before Bub is born. I scar easy so this acne is scaring me and I just keep getting more and I DON'T want to feel this self conscious when Bub is born. I want to breast-feed and wear a summer top without hiding. At the moment it will take what marks I DO have months to go away, and I keep getting more spots to replace them! :-((((( Oh, and I have 2 months left only of my pregnancy :-( Anyways, I guess my problem has to do self esteem really. I hope my OBGYN can think of a solution next time I see him next week. So what gets you most down about being pregnant? Weight gain? Stretch marks maybe? Or how other people treat you now that you're pregnant? Doesn't have to be a physical problem necessarily! Anything big or small. Rant away! X PCOSMOM - I can understand you there actually. I have a bad back and can't move much at all any more so it worries me as if I was more active I think I would have put on less weight this pregnancy which is frustrating! Good luck loosing it! Sailers Wife - ARGH! Someone working at another branch has gestational diabetes too and she is so restricted also. That WOULD be frustrating! And so sounds your cousin! I have NO pregnant family or friends around me so I read your comment and think thank god! It made me laugh too. Sticking out her stomach to make it appear big and then moaning about being fat! Baubles - how ENDEARING in a VERY irritating way! No apologies needed! X BBG - How long does your bedrest last? And thanks very much for the tips on the acne I'll check that all out. I'm DESPERATE! LOL

Breastfeeding and acne issues..? Hi there, I just recently had our daughter 2 weeks ago and I'm experiencing some MAJOR acne problems. Before I was pregnant I never had more than 5 pimples on my face at one time...a couple times while I was pregnant I had some problems with acne and then they went away. Now however, my face is completely broken out!! They are all over my face. I know its most likely from stress, lack of sleep, and eating poorly. Anyhow, to my question... I know during pregnancy I was told to stay away from any acne medications containing benzoyl peroxide and sylicylic acid. Since I'm breastfeeding do I still need to avoid them? I looked on webmd.com and the fda website and they said there is no proven studies to base any information off of. I have our daughters 2 week check up tomorrow and will ask the pediatrician as well. I was just curious what your personal experiences were.

acne is ruining my life. im 25. what can i do to feel better about my self image ? im 25. i have severe acne. i was on the pill before and was acne free. but now, im off the pill cause i want to get pregnant, but have gotten severe acne. i cant take medication cause it might affect my possible pregnancy. What can i do to feel better about my self.....i feel so ugly !! yes. ive tried proactive, and i dont see positive results

what different kinds of birth control pills do they have? what ones help with acne and what ones......read on!? what ones help with acne? im on some now ant they mess up my menstrual cycle..like my period is very random! its like my hormones r messed up and my face breaks out along with the weird periods! and what ones can u be on other medications and its still protect against pregnancy!?

Accutane & Pregnancy? HELP!!? How long do you have to wait to get pregnant after taking Accutane? I keep hearing different lengths of times and it concerns me...I mean, I feel like if I decide to have a child one day, my baby could be born with birth defects all b/c I wanted to take an acne medication?!! Has anyone gotten pregnant after Accutane? I would discuss this with my derm except she doesn't really seem to have many answers. Treats my concerns as somewhat illegitimate. Kinda makes me feel like I'm crazy or something. I tell her my my leg has been hurting a lot and she says, Its Nothing! Dont worry about it, it will go away!! Is Accutane going to complete clear my skin? Even old scarring? Sorry for the StoryBook!! I just have lots of questions and would like answers from people who have actually taken the medication...

I have some questions about pregnancy.? I wanna know if u could do these things during pregnancy... 1]can u eat bologna or weenies since they arent cooked? 2]can u straighten and curl ur hair? 3]can u use acne medications? 4]is it safe to have an orgasm during the first trimester? 5]how do u not gain so much weight during pregnancy? 6]is it safe to have pets? 7]would it be wrong if u dont want to breastfeed? 8]what is really dangerous during pregnancy? 9]what types of exercise can i do so i & my baby could be healthy during my pregnancy? & any other things that would be helpful to know so everything will go right.

Is this safe to use during pregnancy? I'm just under 18 weeks pregnant, and I have a horrible wart on my thumb. I am starting a job tomorrow that requires me to work with food, so I think it'd be in everybody's best interest if I do something about the wart. lol I purchased Dr. Scholl's Clear Away wart remover. They are strips that you lay over the wart and it is supposed to get rid of them. It doesn't say on the packaging that it's unsafe to use during pregnancy, and also the active ingredient is Salicylic Acid, which I know is used in some acne medications. Is this okay to use? I asked my OB but she said I had to call some pregnancy hotline because she wasn't sure, but I can't remember the name of the hotline or the number for that matter. Thank you! Who told you Freeze Away is safe? That is the most unsafe thing to use during pregnancy - it is proven to cause birth defects. It does contain medicine, dimethyl ether. Do a Google search. You should check your sources before you give people information that will harm their child.

Is it alright to use most beauty products during pregnancy? Specifically, is it okay to use acne washes containing 1% salicylic acid or anti-aging creams? I am wondering about topical use only, as I know better than to ingest any sort of strange medications while pregnant.

Pregnancy? Is this normal? I'm on the pill but have also been taking some medication for acne. It's a pill called Bactrim. I haven't missed any pills, though. I had sex about...12 or 13 days ago, and then again about 7 days ago. I have had REALLY sore nipples for the past week. (That means it happened about a week after that first sex...) I've also had some occasional nausea and some weight gain. The nipple thing is really my biggest concern. I've had my pills give me pregnancy-like symptoms before, but the sore nipples haven't lasted more than a day or two. I shouldn't get my period for about 6 or 7 more days. Would sore nipples happen as soon as a WEEK after conception? Do you think this sounds like pregnancy or does it sound like pill symptoms? Also, how long would your nipples hurt if you were pregnant, and would they REALLY hurt, or just be kinda tender?

Acne problem while breastfeeding? Hormones aren't being very nice to me at times. First the acne because of pregnancy, that led to a few craters, now more acne because of the hormones due to breastfeeding. So I made an appointment with a really good Dermatologist near by. Do you know if it's safe to use any of the steroid medications he may perscribe, while breastfeeding? If so, any thing any one of you would like to recommend? Any face washes and moisturizers? Thanks in advance

What's it like to be on Accutane? I have tried every form of acne medication, even birth control. What's it like to be on Accutane...especially if you're a girl? Do you really have to get a pregnancy test every month? And get your blood tested? How effective is the drug? I have tried Minocyclin and was prescribed Bactrum a few months ago--no improvement.

Whats the best product to get rid of acne?? mines not really bad but i considder it icky...i have it on my forehead, chin and under my nose...whats the best product out there thats really cheep and you can buy it at like k-mart or somethin?? im 12 and you have to get a friggen pregnancy test for acutane...no....i am on this one medication thats not doin crap..so not the doctar i just wanna kno what the best medication is for acne?? im on acne free sever treatmetn and its not really working? ive tried practive no ..i want somethin i can go to like kmart and buy

Alternatives to Differin in pregnancy? Has anyone found a good alternative to topical Differin during pregnancy? It's one of the "Class C" drugs which hasn't been extensively tested, but I get cystic acne and Differin is the only medication that it has ever responded to (and it completely cleared my acne). I have tried a generic Proactiv and it made my acne worse. Of course a healthy baby is well worth a year of acne (9 months + trying). BTW, I talked with my dermatologist and OB/Gyn Nurse Practitioner, who both told me that there is virtually no risk with topical Differin since it's minimally absorbed into the bloodstream...but most of what I read on the web says that since the risks are unknown, it's best not to use it.

Does solodyn complicate pregnancy? So my dermatologist put me on some a new medication called solodyn for acne. On the information sheet it says that this medicine has been shown to cause harm to the human fetus. Does that mean that in the future if I plan on getting pregnant there would be complications due to this medication?

Is the acne medication Finacea effective when used twice daily for acne during pregnancy? I would really love to hear from people that have a personal experience in using this product. Thank you! (:

How do I get rid of acne safely, because I'm trying to get pregnant? How do I get rid of my acne safely? I'm trying to get pregnant and the hormone changes suddenly makes me have acnes on my face. Most acne medication is not suitable for pregnancy. Is there any natural way or safe way to clear my face?

Major break out during and after pregnancy? Hi there. My face broke out really, really bad during my pregnancy. I tried many topical products to prevent it. I am now 2.5 months post pregnancy and face is still breaking out. I have used Proactive, and Obagi skin whitening, face masks and acne medication creams with no success. Every day it seems like new pimples and red spots develop. Has anyone had this experience? What did you do? What do I need to do? Thanks so much for your answers. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you.

Accutane & Pregnancy?? HELP!!? How long do you have to wait to get pregnant after taking Accutane? I keep hearing different lengths of times and it concerns me...I mean, I feel like if I decide to have a child one day, my baby could be born with birth defects all b/c I wanted to take an acne medication?!! Has anyone gotten pregnant after Accutane? I would discuss this with my derm except she doesn't really seem to have many answers. Treats my concerns as somewhat illegitimate. Kinda makes me feel like I'm crazy or something. I tell her my my leg has been hurting a lot and she says, Its Nothing! Dont worry about it, it will go away!! Is Accutane going to complete clear my skin? Even old scarring? Sorry for the StoryBook!! I just have lots of questions and would like answers from people who have actually taken the medication...

Lessening acne scaring while pregnant - what can I use? Hello there all! Okay, I experience horrid acne - have my whole adult life since 13 - and since I cannot be on the stuff I usually am for acne as I'm pregnant, it has got worse during pregnancy! I'm guessing my hormones don't help either! Anyways, my OBYGN has now given me some medication to help clear my acne up and it is working so far, but I have a lot of scaring old and new. The new is pink and purple and I would LOVE to try and clear it up before Bub is born as much as I can, as I want to breastfeed and the acne marks cover my chest, back and arms and I feel so embarrassed about it all. Though I might not be able to get rid of the marks completely in around 6 weeks, is there anything I can use, safe for pregnancy that would help diminish scaring? Lessen it maybe? Is there such a thing? Makes me so self conscious and at the moment I even have to put make-up on my chest to cover the marks if I wear a lower cut top. Which I don't do often for this reason. So anything you can think of? Thanks for your help!

Doxycycline and pregnancy? I am taking doxycycline twice a day for acne... I am on ortho-evra low and my husband and I are using protection. However, I can not find any information on the web about the "facts" of becoming pregnant on this medication. I know that it is FDA level D and that I would need to stop taking it if I thought I was pregnant... however, does anyone know what birth defects this medication can cause??? And most importantly... if the medication is stopped as soon as a "positive" pregnancy result became clear... is the risk still high for birth defects?

Medications that could increase the chance of pregnancy? I need to know if any of the prescribed meds I am on could increase the chance of pregnancy. I am NOT on any kind of birth control [although i should be >.<] These are the medications I am on: 1.] Glucophage/Metformin [I do not have PCOS, I take it strictly to lose weight. I also have a normal blood sugar] 2.] Adderall 3.]Cymbalta 4.]Keflex [a generic form I believe to prevent acne.] I need to know asap also. The sex was unprotected and I am worried about the result of that :/ Answer this even if you have the slightest knowledge of the medications and what they do in terms of pregnancy. Also links to websites with more information would help a lot. I am 18 years old, if that matters at all. <3

How Do You Treat Pregnancy Pimples? I have never been a person to have A LOT of pimples or acne. Now, that I am almost 14 weeks pregnant, I feel uncomfortable because I have more than usual. I know this is due to hormones and increased oil in skin due to pregnancy, but does anyone have a remedy that works? I want honest answers. As some may or may not know, certain types of facial cleansers, medications etc can NOT be used during pregnancy. So, do not tell me to just buy some Noxema, or Nutrogena. Salicylic acid is a NO-NO during pregnancy :( What Works?

can you do this stuff when...? I'm breastfeeding my son is almost 2 weeks old...I broke out a little during the pregnancy and wondered if you can use acne medication...also can you highlight your hair. I am scared cause I don't want to transfer chemicals through my milk. I am going to ask my doctor tomorrow but wondering what everyone else thinks... Thanks the acne mediciation is just topical, like neutrogena

I used Differin and Duac (both acne medication) before I found out I was pregnant. Is my baby ok..? Hi, I have acne and was on acne medication using Differin and Duac before I found out I was pregnant. I used these product at least 2 to 3 weeks into my pregnancy. I then stopped and was advised that benzoyl peroxide was safe which I used Oxy cleanser 3 times in my 7th week where I was later told that wasn't safe either. Now I am worried about the fetus. Have I caused too much damage already?

Just got prescribed clindamycin phosphate topical solution for my acne. Im pregnant, should I take it? I was just prescribed clindamycin phosphate medication for my pregnancy acne. Im 4 months pregnanct & have really bad pregnancy acne. 1st trimester it was just my face that was broken out. Now it is spreading to my chest, shoulders & back. I have been talking to my OB at my check-ups & he said that if he gets worse he would prescribe me something. SO today, he prescibed my the Clindomycin. He did tell me that no medicines are 100% safe while pregnant. So now, Im unsure if I should use it. Has anyone used Clindamycin while pregnant. If so, how are your childs teeth? Dr said that it can cause their teeth to rot? Any advice. Thank you!! ~Melissa

pimples! UGHZ!!!? i'm three months pregnant and all of a sudden i'm breaking out in pimples. i had gone shopping for medication last night, but a lot of them note that they are not to be used during pregnancy. whats the best saftest kind of acne medication i can take to get rid of this crazy acne?!

Possible pregnancy?????????? ok so my boyfriend and i kind of "dry humped" but we both had underwear on and stuff. so anyway we did this like two weeks before my period and i am now not getting my period and it is a week late. so it had been 3 weeks since we did that. i took a pregnancy test and it said negative. I haven't felt any sign of pregnancy and i still kind of got cramps when my period time was just no period. am i pregnant?? i dont understand it. i also started taking this new medication like the day i was supposed to get my period but i dont think thats the problem, it was just for acne

Okay Accutane? alrighty, i was at the dermatologist's today and i've been on topical acne medication for almost a year now and the past few months i've been on b6 vitamin. My acne still isn't going away. So today the guy mention Accutane. I took the pregnancy test and everything. i've been researching it and now i'm not so sure because i'm going into softball season, and some of the longterm stuff looks sucky. My acne isn't so severe, it's just super persistent, and i have a tinsy bit of scaring. Anyone have any suggestions I'm a 15 year old chick btw

Early Pregnancy Care? I just came to know today that I am pregnant. My first day of last menstrual period was Feb.14, when I spoke to nurse in the hospital this morning she said I am 4weeks pregnant. Is it 4weeks or 5weeks? I have first appointment with my doctor on April13, but I have few questions, 1. I have Acne on my face and I have been using Acne cream on my face everyday. Should I stop using it now? I forgot to tell the nurse that I have been using this medication. 2. Should I not do any cleaning, like cleaning toilets, kitchen .... with chemicals ? 3. I have the habit of moving on various sides of the bed while sleeping in the night. And also I put my legs and hands on my hubby and sleep, someone told be that I should change my sleeping habits. Is that so? I'll also talk to doctor also to clarify all these questions. Aprreciate your help Thank you very much to everyone of you for sharing your views with me.

complexion help? anyone know of any safe over-the-counter acne medication to take while pregnant? i wash my face twice a day and i know its caused by hormones but i'm desperate. i never had this problem with my past pregnancies but this time. help!

Mishap... and on a lot of medication... HELP!? Well... I've been on Estelle 35 for a long time... was only 4 days into the yellow pills of this cycle, and the condom broke our first time properly having intercourse until he ejaculated. Went and got the morning after pill within an hour of this happening, didn't suffer any vomiting or other digestion upsets. I missed the period in that 7 day period, i had just started taking Cyproterone (50mg) for acne as well, and was told it was very likely i missed my period because of this (Before the mishap I took two pregnancy tests out of paranoia despite not fulling having intercouse during this time and both tests were taken a week apart and both gave me a negative result) My question : Being on the pill, and taking the morning after pill after the condom breaking (First time it's EVER happened)...Is there a high chance of being alright? I just want to make sure that the extra Cyproterone I take 10 days per cycle won't reduce my Estelle from working... because I do not trust this doctor and do not have time to go find one for another month. They have given me bad advice about Cyproterone thus far so I want to ask others their opinions. (Eg/ they promised Cyproterone would not make my bust bigger, despite seeing on government health websites that there is a 1 in 5 chance of this occuring) I also wanted to ask if Estelle 35 was protecting me even on the white pills... this was my 3rd month without having a pill no later than 6 hours after time and missing none (Was told you're safe if it is within a 12 hour window). So to summarise : 1. Are they right that Cyproterone would have stopped that period? 2. Will the pill and the morning after pill protected me? 3. Was I protected only being on Day 4 of the Yellow Pill? 4. How long until I can take a pregnancy test? Do I wait until I miss my period? (I am stressing over the waiting) 5. Would Cyproterone interfere with me taking the pill and not make it work? 6. Taking the pill as regularly as i do, does it fully protect me? 7. Does having this many hormones mean I may miss this period too? 8. Are my friends right in saying that after all that my chances of pregnancy are stupidly low? 9. Is it true men can ejaculate inside women on the pill and almost never get them pregnant if they take it within 12 hours of when they are ment to each day? (Although I never plan on this happening again >.>) 10. What else can I do to stop this ever happening again? Or making sure I'm fully protected? Thankyou and please help!

pregnant and have a rash on back help i dont know how to get rid of it and my wedding is in 3 days ? i am 5 months pregnant and i had a rash develop on my back it looks like acne pimples but they aren't i went to the doctor and he said that this is common in pregnancy's and i couldn't get medication there is nothing that he can give me, he gave the rash a name it has to do with sweat glands, please help me what to do, have you experienced this?

Dermatologist while breastfeeding? Hormones aren't being very nice to me at times. First the acne because of pregnancy, that led to a few craters, now more acne because of the hormones due to breastfeeding. So I made an appointment with a really good Dermatologist near by. Do you know if it's safe to use any of the steroid medications he may perscribe, while breastfeeding? If so, any thing any one of you would like to recommend? Any face washes and moisturizers? Thanks in advance!

how long does it take to get accutane? my doctor/dermatologist told me i need to get Accutane for my acne (i have really bad cystic acne and nothing else has worked) and i'm aware that you need to sign up, register, and be approved into the iPLEDGE program, and make sure you have negative pregnancy tests. Does anybody know approximately how long the process takes before you actually get the medication? (assuming the bloodwork and tests are completed immediately)

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big trouble .. but im NOT pregnant!? Im 15 and am taking medication for my acne, well because it can cause birth defects i had to take a pregnancy test. Well i found out the other day when the doctor called that it came back positive .. i have no idea how because im a virgin! My mom is not pleased at all and i have to go get another one cause they said their might be an error (which there has to be cause im a virgin) but do these kinds of things with pregnancy tests or any kinds of blood tests happen often .. cause this is kind of freakin me out!

dianette and other contraceptive pills....side effects? ive been having irregular period ever since i started during primary school, and a 1/2 years later i started taking microgynon(if thats how u spell it?) on and off untill 2 years ago. now ive started to take dianette for my bad acne and also to regulate my period - because i have a mild form of PCOS. what i really want to know is, how likely is this to effect me having babies in the future? i really want to have kids, and im only taking these medication for my acne and period because irregular periods are a cause for non pregnancy as well...i would rather not take the medicine. thanks

Early Pregnancy Care? I just came to know today that I am pregnant. My first day of last menstrual period was Feb.14, when I spoke to nurse in the hospital this morning she said I am 4weeks pregnant. Is it 4weeks or 5weeks? I have first appointment with my doctor on April13, but I have few questions, 1. I have Acne on my face and I have been using Acne cream on my face everyday. Should I stop using it now? I forgot to tell the nurse that I have been using this medication. 2. Should I not do any cleaning, like cleaning toilets, kitchen .... with chemicals ? 3. I have the habit of moving on various sides of the bed while sleeping in the night. And also I put my legs and hands on my hubby and sleep, someone told be that I should change my sleeping habits. Is that so? I'll also talk to doctor also to clarify all these questions. Aprreciate your help Thanks alot to each and everyone for sharing such a valuble information with me.

What is your opinion on Accutane? If you don't know what Accutane is... Accutane is a medication for really bad acne, but has a lot of side effects. They are rare but serious. They consist of deformed pregnancies or stillborn (if you are sexually active, you must take two forms of effective birth control). You could get depression, suicide thoughts, and hallucinations. There is also the chance your hair could curl, your liver could fail, you could lose red or white blood cells, it could stunt your growth if you take it at a young age, you can get very dry skin, and i'm sure there is more. Keep in mind that all these side effects are RARE except the deformed babies and dry skin.

What is an Adolescent Doctor? My 17 yr old daughter's been feeling ill lately, and all sorts of symptoms keep popping up. Her blood pressure has been somewhat high, dizzy spells, bad headaches on the sides of her head, sneezing fits, coughing but nothing like a bronchial cough, waking up throughout the night with night sweats, quite a bit of weight gain, and very very irritable. Her pediatrician ran a huge amount of blood tests on her...and the only thing that wasn't completely normal was that her Carbon Dioxide level was a 17, where 20 is the low end of normal. She was checked for mono, an ANA titer, pregnancy, thyroid problems, etc...pretty much the full spectrum of tests done. The Carbon Dioxide is nothing to worry about the doc said. The only medication my daughter's been taking for a while now is Ortho Tri-Cyclen...which she started at 14 for acne and to regulate her periods...and it worked. (although I'm almost sure that the pill has had yet another benefit here recently). Since her doctor has no clue what's going on, she gave her a referral to an "Adolescent Doctor." I had a heck of a time with this referral. When I called the children's hospital here locally, they said Adolescent only specifies the age that the doctor sees, not the specialty, and that I have to have a type of doctor...like an Adolescent Neurologist, or Adolescent Cardiologist. I called the doc back and they gave me a specific doc's name...my daughter meets with him on Tuesday...but I still have no idea what an Adolescent Doctor is....his title includes "Adolescent Medicine." Any ideas? And anyone familiar with her symptoms?

Birth Control Experts? I have really bad acne and i'm already taking some oral medication for it but it doesn't help that much. My doctor says that if I want my skin to improve I should go on birth control. I want to know what the risks are. I'm 18 years old and I definatly plan on having kids sometime in the next 10 years and I want to make sure that by me taking it now that it won't affect my pregnancies in the future. If you could provide a website for me that would be awesome! Thanks

Help.....any ideas what is going on???? Here is the run down of symptoms since Sept 06: Nausea Abdonimal pain Trouble sleeping Trouble staying asleep for more than 4 hours Extreme moodiness Fits of rage and crying over nothing Lack of interest in hobbies Weight gain of a 1lb/week Fatigue No period after stopping my BC for nearly three months (finally got it after doc gave me Provera) More recent symptoms: More rapid weight gain (10-12lbs in last months despite workouts 6 days/week and diet of 1700-2000 calories) Abdominal bloating More pronounced fatigue Grooginess Fuzzy thinking Uncreased irraibility Weight gain since sept '06 45lbs never had prior weight issues Tests: Blood test: neg pregnancy Urine: neg UTI Abdominal ultrasound: normal Pelvic ultrasound: normal Thyroid: normal as of Jul 06 Current medications: NONE Past medications: (stopped usage in Jul '07) Tetracycline (acne) 250mg Zoloft 100mg (took for 4 months with little to no improvement) Apri Amitriptyln 50mg (to aid sleep I am very frustrated with docs. I am normally a very laid back energetic 24year old. It take a lot for me to even go to the doc.......but i feel like he doesn't believe me. All he wants to do is put me back on the pill, which I refuse because I have had trouble with it before and now that I am married I don't find it as essential as before. The other lecture I got fromhim was the weight gaon is because I am eating too much. I really wanted to scream that I am not an idiot. I understand how that all works. I workout 60min cadio/weights 6x/week. and for the last 7 week I have been really watching what I eat. ANY IDEAS???

I have PCOS, pregnant or not? I have PCOS, had symptoms of pregnancy then had a late cycle. I thought miscarriage. Since I have had another cycle that came two weeks later and another four weeks later. I'm still experiencing symptoms of pregnancy (ie: cramping, extreme fatigue, serious mood swings, even bleeding gums). I realize that I could just have hormone changes due to the PCOS, but I have been regular without meds for two years and have never had cramping and emotional changes like this (and when I did get PMS, I would sleep one day before my cycle, my acne would go away after I started and I rarely got depressed or anything). I also realize that I could just be making my body think I'm pregnant, but I don't think this is much the case either. Anyway, is it possible that I am pregnant? BTW-The gum thing stopped a couple of weeks ago and my breasts were never sore (they never are even before/during/after my cycle.) The cramping has gotten much worse to the point I was taking pain medication for it.

Almost 1 weeks overdue??? SO my man and I have tried everything to start laour... walks, sex, spicey foods, bumpy cars, everything we've heard... we've tried... My due date was may 1st... and my doctor is telling me that i have to wait till the 14th to even think about being induced! I've had a really terrible pregnancy... all day sickness for the ENTIRE time... 5 kidney stones at christmas that I had to pass with no medication... I've had an infection throughtout the whole thing.. kidney infection, bladder, yeast... you name it!!! Not to mention terrible acne all over my back and chest and face! I NEED this baby out!! Is it really selfish to ask for an induction a little earlier than 2 weeks overdue?? Oh and I have another infection right now that is trying to get cleared up... but they just keep coming back and its really doing a number on my baody....

Maine giving birth control pills to middle school students? Are they doctors? Are they prepared to deal with the consequences of giving medication to developing girls? Have they discussed the side effects of this with parents or students? And the kids don't have to tell their parents? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15407239&ft=1&f=1007 Let's take a look at the side effects for Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, which is a very common pill: Nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement may occur. Acne may improve or get worse. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. If you miss 2 periods in a row (or 1 period if the pill has not been used properly), contact your doctor for a pregnancy test. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: changes in vaginal bleeding (e.g., continuous spotting, sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods), problem wearing contact lenses, dark patches on the skin (melasma), unwanted facial/body hair, swelling of the ankles/feet, weight changes (gain or loss). This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (e.g., pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack). Seek immediate medical attention if you experience: sudden shortness of breath, chest/jaw/left arm pain, confusion, coughing up blood, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf, tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs, headaches that are different from those you may have experienced in the past (e.g., headaches with other symptoms such as vision changes/lack of coordination, existing migraines becoming worse, sudden/very severe headaches), slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, vision problems/changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: lumps in the breast, severe stomach/abdominal/pelvic pain, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, suicidal thoughts, persistent trouble sleeping), unusual tiredness, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-64062-Ortho+Tri-Cyclen+Lo+Oral.aspx?drugid=64062&drugname=Ortho+Tri-Cyclen+Lo+Oral Schools giving your kids prescription medication even with a check up by a doctor - who might not know all of the child's family/personal history - and without a parent's active participation seems like it's overstepping its bounds. Give condoms if you want, but prescription medication? Oh...and I'm a single dad to a baby conceived on the pill. My son's mother took antibiotics and we got pregnant. We're not even discussing STDs here and the false sense of security that giving the pill creates....

Anyone here taken Accutane? I've had mild acne since I was nine years old. I'm fifteen now and I have the option of taking Accutane over the summer. None of the medications I've been on have ever done very well, but I don't have cystic acne and my skin isn't as bad as normal. I don't have any psychological or self esteem issues because I've had bad skin for so long, but I think this is my last chance to take Accutane for a while. My mom took accutane when she was 35 and was very happy with the results, but I'm terrified of the side effects and have heard of Accutane being the last resort. Is it possible that a person with mild but very persistent acne could end up worse than they were before they took it? Did anyone here have any positive experiences with it? I already know about pregnancy issues and all that, and there's no risk of me getting pregnant or drinking alcohol, so should I take Accutane?

is this kind of spotting good or bad? i use condoms for birth control. my period got delayed for 4 days so my doc gave me Provera(10mg/tablet) to be taken for 5 days. i got my period in the evening of the fifth day of medication. she also gave me ALTHEA birth control pills (2mg Cyproterone Acetate + 0.35mg Ethinylestradiol) since it will offer birth control plus prevent acne. i started taking it starting on my first day of menstruation. after taking it for 10 days, i got shortness of breath, heart palpitations and numbness on my hands so i stopped. i'm now having brownish/light reddish vaginal discharges. it's my 12th day since i got on that pill. i took a home pregnancy test and it came back negative. i did not have sex during the time i took the pills until this time (since my boyfriend went on training for two months and won't be back till June). should i be worried?

I was wondering if anyone know if using a topical medication on your face for acne is safe in pregnancy? I use the Neutrogena acne clear pads.

why havent i gotten it? hellpppp? im 18 years old. my period is pretty regular. about every 25 days. about 6 months ago i was a week late, about 32 days, but that has been the only time that my cycle has been off. it has now been 29 days. me and my boyfriend do have sex. i have taken 2 pregnancy tests already, both came up negative. im still scared though. i mean i feel all the symptoms of my period. usually a week before my period i am extremely crabby, and i was all last week and still am. my boobs are sore and i have alot of acne, which always happens when im gunna get my period. i have been on two medications for quite some time, and just stopped taking them about 3 weeks ago. could this have something to do with my period being late? what other possibilities are there?

Just got prescribed clindamycin phosphate topical solution for my acne. Im pregnant, should I take it? I was just prescribed clindamycin phosphate medication for my pregnancy acne. Im 4 months pregnanct & have really bad pregnancy acne. 1st trimester it was just my face that was broken out. Now it is spreading to my chest, shoulders & back. I have been talking to my OB at my check-ups & he said that if he gets worse he would prescribe me something. SO today, he prescibed my the Clindomycin. He did tell me that no medicines are 100% safe while pregnant. So now, Im unsure if I should use it. Has anyone used Clindamycin while pregnant. If so, how are your childs teeth? Dr said that it can cause their teeth to rot? Any advice. Thank you!! ~Melissa

PCOS: If birth control pills took my symptoms away, will I have a better response to ttc meds? I was on bcp's for 18 months and during that time didn't have ANY PCOS symptoms. My acne was gone, i stopped growing black facial hair, my hair stopped coming out, my painful periods were regulated, lighter and no longer painful, i lost weight. Everything was normal. When i came off bcp's to start ttc, my symptoms went crazy and all came back with a vengence. (I'm currently on no medical treatment for my PCOS) Does this mean when I am put on medications to help me ttc, it should happen for me? If bcp's took my symptoms away, should the hormone treatments to help me achieve pregnancy work? Thanks! If it helps, I don't have any cysts visible on an ultrasound yet.