Yaz , like all BCPs , do cause fluctuations in your hormone levels for 3-4 months when you first start them and also when you first end them. During this 3-4 month period, acne flares also as your hormones fluctuate but not as much as other BCPs, then acne improves in most patients and stays calm for a long... more
Is there a chance that Yaz will cause acne breakouts?
My dermatologist suggested that I try Yaz, because he suspects my acne is hormonal. Is this really helpful, or is there a chance that it will cause an acne flare-up? It happened when I went on Retin-A.
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A: Hormonal medications may contribute to acne
Any hormonal medication may contribute to acne. I cannot speak for your dermatologist, but I will say that perhaps he is trying to taper your hormonal fluxes that occur with your menstrual cycle to minimize the acne occurrences. The BCP will adjust your bodies hormone levels and may help. Vitamin A or Retin A... more
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16 Dec 2008
I have had excellent results using Yaz for my acne. I had adult acne from age 20-27, with constant huge inflamed breakouts. I had seen numerous dermatologists who assumed it was bacterial, so I think you're lucky that your doctor is trying to treat the hormonal aspect of it. Prior to trying Yaz I used several strengths of Retin-A, which made my acne worse. I also tried benzoyl peroxide, benzaclyn, Nicomide and two types of oral antibiotics, abolutely nothing made a difference. Within about a month of using Yaz my skin cleared up, both my face and chest. Now when I get an occasional breakout it is tiny, and I don't even care because I feel so much better about myself. I definitely recommend Yaz for adult women suffering from acne.
11 posts
28 Dec 2008
If your doctor is worried that your natural hormonal fluctuations may be worsening your acne, birth control pills can help some people. Many women break out during their menstrual cycle but it is important to understand when you are breaking out to help select the best birth control. Women who tend to break out more during the last few weeks of their cycle usually benefit from Yaz more so. The reason is the last two weeks of your cycle is based on a hormone called progesterone and Yaz uses a special progesterone that causes a decrease in androgenic hormones (the more male hormones that cause acne in women). Yaz also works well with women who suffer from Polycystic ovarian syndrome, in which women can have irregular periods, acne, increased body hair and infertility. For women who suffer more from acne in the beginning of the cycle, they are more affected by the hormone estrogen. You should discuss with your doctor if you are on birth controls to see if you need less or more. For most women they do better with just a little more but talk to your doctor because each woman is unique in her own hormonal balance. With all birth control pills, you will need a few months to adjust, but if you have severe acne from any birth control pill, then you need to call your doctor about other options. Hope that helps!