Which BCP helps Acne and will not make you gain weight?
I have been on Diane 35 and gained 10 lbs in 4 months. My doctor switched me to Mircette and I took it for 1 month but it gave me bad headache. I wanted to try Yasmin but since I am also on Spironolactone, my doctor doesn't recommend taking Yasmin and Spiro together at the same time. I take Spiro because I think it might help lossing those weight I gained from taking Diane 35. Spiro only helped in the beginning but the 4lbs I lost from it gained right back after 2 weeks.
I used to suffer from serious acne (I was on Accutane 3 times in the past 4 years but acne always comes back after 1 yr) and Diane 35 really helped controlling my acne, my face is much less oily now. So I am really reluctant going off Diane 35 but I can't stand gaining weight month after month.
There is no way to tell without trying it yourself. Every BCP will affect each woman differently.
For example, Yasmin does not cause weight gain in many people. But it did for me! I am now on OTC-Lo and it has not caused weight gain. But again, it might be different for you!
Hey Chocolate- How are you liking spiro? I have an appointment with my deratologist (haven't been there in two and a half years), and I've read so many positive things on this board about spiro that I want to try it. How long have you been on it, and have you seen any iprovements yet?
I am now on OTC-Lo and it has not caused weight gain. But again, it might be different for you!
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