Which Birth Control to use - acne BC, low weight gain? Yasmin/Orthotricyclene

Question

Hi,

I'm thinking of starting BC this month.  I take Lithium - low dose - and have acne at least partly because of it.  I've heard I should take Yasmin, Othrotricyclen, Orthotricyclen LO, or perhaps the patch: Ortho Evera (or something).  I'm leaning toward Yasmin right now.

Does anyone have plus or minus about these, or OTHERS?  I'd rather have it be good for BC, acne, and low weight gain.  

Thanks

rocco and me · Answer

I have been on Yasmin and my breasts have been tender and swollen since I started 2 months ago.  I am going off the pill this month because I also tried Estrostep and retained so much fluid and felt very bloated.  Any suggestions on ANY pill that may work?

Chrissy_05 · Answer

I have been taking Orthotricyclen LO for about a year now. I've noticed a number of side effects that I didn't have with my previous pill like bloating of the lower stomach area, severe moodiness, and increased breakouts. I want to switch myself.

sarapark098 · Answer

Im on the patch for about 6 months.  I had some sudden weight gain and have had a lot of trouble getting it back off.  But other then that the patch works great!

rya24 · Answer

ive had no problem with the patch...im on ortho tri cyclen lo rite now n its causing a lot of problems (irregular bleeding, a lot of breakthrough bleeding, bloating, cramps)

greenpixie · Answer

BCPs make me really moody so I haven't been on them in years.  They just made me feel bloated and sad all of the time.  I was on ortho-tricyclen.  Talk to your DR and ask them which one will have the least amount of side-effects.

Huevos · Answer

the patch my girlfriend is on it and the only side affect is sometimes she can have a little attitude (but she had that before too) and a discoloration spot at the aplication point.

waterskigirl · Answer

I have been on Orthotricyclen for 10 years.  Both times I was able to get off and get pregnant fairly quickly.  I don't get acne breakouts, I didn't gain weight, AF was only about 2 days (very light), all in all I have had a very good experience with it.

I have heard the Patch is not reliable for some because it falls off within a day.  Check with your GYN.

All women are different when it comes to hormones, so it might take you a couple times to find the right one for you.

Good luck!

Finbar6 · Answer

i have had a good time with ortho-lo. less acne- no weight gain and no real mood swings- besides the norm!! 
hope that helps

Which Birth Control to use - acne BC, low weight gain? Yasmin/Orthotricyclene

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