Many people have associated birth control with being able to clear the skin and help acne sufferers. Although, this is true to a certain extent there are other forms of birth control that can have serious side effects on the skin. There are two categories of birth control hormonal vs. non-hormonal. The hormonal birth controls, use certain hormones which are suppose to prevent you from getting pregnant, but these hormones way effect your skin. Many of these come in the form of pills, injections, patches, vaginal rings, sub-dermal implant (are planted to arm), and hormone impregnated-IUD.
SO WHICH TYPES OF BIRTH CONTROL UPSET YOUR SKIN?
Birth Control methods that are hormone based and are progesterone-only birth control Below are some examples of some birth controls that you may be familiar with
WHAT KIND OF SIDE EFFECTS DO THESE BIRTH CONTROL CAUSE?
Melasma
Facial Discoloration/Hyperpigmentation
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH BIRTH CONTROL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Well, it depends on what is really important to you, the best thing do is consult a dermatologist and a gynecologist to get two perspectives on the matter.
I am in a battle with myself as I have just had my third child this year Jaunary 6th and in a debate between birth control or no birth control. I have used many forms of BC and I feel that they all have some form of side effects. Some of the side effects I had was weight gain, acne,and hair thinning. After reading this post it had me remembering my experience with BC and I don’t know of I’m gonna go down the road of getting back on BC.