Acne Skin Care
What are natural ways to control hormones?
I have been on the pill for six years- the same one (lo-ovral). I'm rather certain I'm becoming resistant to it having been on it so long: I'm starting to have the same menstrual problems I had before I went on it- heavy bleeding lasting 5+ days, tremendous cramps, total exhaustion, hot flashes, the works. But the thing that is bothering me the most is my skin. Mother of God! I had the usual teenage acne flare ups, but never anything like this. I currently have a patch of whiteheads under my ear, two on my chin, and FOUR of the deep, cystic type. I made an appointment to see my dermatologist but can't get in until late November, and can't get in to see my ob/gyn until January. In the meantime, is there anything I can do to get things kinda in balance naturally? I'm taking the best care I can for the acne topically, but I know it's only helping on the surface. Are there any supplements that might help control it and/or the other problems while I wait?
Public Comments
- i thought a hormone was what you heard outside a brothel
- First of all you CAN get in to see your GYN sooner. You call them and tell them you are having problems with your birth control pills and they will get you in. If all you did was to make an appointment for a routine exam, then of course, you won't be seen until January. You have to tell them you are having a problem. You aren't really becoming resistant to the pills-that doesn't happen. But maybe it is time to switch. There are better pills that have come out in the last few year that still work great and can reduce the acne at the same time. Remember if you are 35 or older and a smoker, being on the pill increases your chance at heart disease and stroke.
- When I was on Tricyclen Lo I was experiencing a lot of the same problems... the cramps and hot flashes were getting unbearable and trying to explain to anyone that I was having hot flashes at the age of 28 got nothing but scepticism. I was told it was probably stress and to try to de-stress my life. When that didn't work, I went to my regular doctor and told him that this pill wasn't working for me. He put me on a different one and low and behold... No more cramping, hot flashes, or oily skin. Mine put me on Demulin but I'm sure there are other options out there. I would definately call my OBGYN back and tell them you are having real problems with the pill you've been put on and you need to see your doctor right away. I'm sure they'll try to get you in sooner then January. Good luck
