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Birth Control
I'm 16, and I'm about to start birth control. my main concern with it, is that ill develop more acne, and gain weight. is it true that that happens to everyone? or is it just a something you have to base on genes? i have sentitive skin, and i don't exercise at all. if i started exercising could that help the weight gain? and what could i do to make sure i don't get bad acne while i'm on the pill? thank you! :)
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No, actually I used to have acne, a mild case -- and I started using birth control in order to regulate my period and now I don't have any acne, except when I get really stressed, but that's normal. And weight gain and loss is sometimes a factor, except with mine, I lose weight, but only like 1-2 pounds so it's a healthy thing, not dramatic. Not everyone has a weight gain or weight loss, but it is normal while using it. You an talk over any concerns with your gynocologist.
So basically, you will not get bad acne because it actually helps your skin stay beautiful and clear. And as I mentioned, weight gain or loss is a symptom, but not everyone gets it and I have found that most people who use it lose weight more than they gain. So I'm sure you will be just fine. :)
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I thought it was said that birth control actually helps acne. I experience some weight gain, but that depends on the person and also just your eating habits. Definitely exercise to cross out this possibility. If you dont use any acne products, you could start to, but not because of the birth control, just because its good to take care of your skin.
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Although those are possible, they definitely don't happen to all or even most people on the pill. In fact, birth control helps a lot of people treat their acne because it regulates their hormones better. Sometimes doctors will prescribe birth control for someone just based on bad acne because there are so many times when it is due to hormones. If you're lucky, you might see an improvement in the acne you already have.
Medication is a tricky thing when it comes to side effects. Some people will have no side effects, some people might gain weight, and others might lose weight! How each person will react is extremely hard to predict. So don't count your weight gain chickens just yet.
Your side effects also depend on the name of the pill you're on, since each pill works a little differently than the others. If you have questions about how likely you are to gain weight or get bad acne, you can always call your doctor and ask. He or she may even have a little pamphlet to give you with info about your medicine.
As for not getting acne on the pill...If you are one of the people who gets breakouts, there isn't too much you can do. Those breakouts are hormone-based, so changing your diet and washing your face will only do so much. Hopefully your body's hormones will even out and the acne will get better once you have been on the pill for a month or so. Other than that, all you can do is cut down the other things that aggravate acne: food and dirt/oils on your face. Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink lots of water, and be sure to wash your face daily.
I'm not sure if exercising would help with the kind of weight gain you get while on the pill (usually water retention). However, exercising tends to be a good idea because it has tons of health benefits, so as long as you are in good health (no heart problems, injured muscles, etc.) you should give exercise a try.
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