I went through 4 or 5 different pills (including ortho tricyclen, which was one of the worst for acne) to try and combat cystic acne, among other things.
The best I found for me at least was Yasmin. I think that is mainly due to the DRSP that's in it. DRSP is very similar to spiro, if you wanted to just take something to address the acne, or take a particular BCP + spiro for the acne.
I must add, that while for the 1st 5 years Yasmin was great for my skin, I developed rosacea about 8 months ago. Due to a migraine, I had to stop taking bcp and my rosacea has miraculously cleared up within about a week of stopping the bcp. However i am still on an antiandrogen (propecia)--this will also help with acne.
Hope this info helps...
__________________ - Metformin 2000mg per day since Oct 07
- Yasmin 1xday2001-March 2009
- Spiro 50mg 1xday Oct 07-Jan 08; stopped due to bleeding and low BP side effects at higher dosages. Started again at 50mg March 09-present.
- Propecia .5mg 1xday Jan 08-Dec08. Started again March 09-present
- Diagnosed in 2001. Found a Dr that would treat me for PCOS in 2007.
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