Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Birth control...problems

Hi i 1st started on orthotricyclen, first time that I started on birth control...but my acne increased so I decided to switch to a different type..which was orthotricyclen lo..was on it for 2 months but I noticed my period got slightly longer and my skin was always breaking out in hives but minor..so I went back but they said that I needed to be on it longer and it would straighten out...But I've been on it for 4 months now I tryed avenno body wash to see if it would help but it didn't...my hives have gotten extremely worse...should I switch to a different bc and what could be a good one?...also when my mom had started on a bc she had the same problems with the hives.....plz help
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
563773 tn?1374246539
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Side effects caused by the birth control pills improve after three months but if you are having hives even after 4 months, then you should probably get the birth control changed as hives is a side effect of an allergic reaction.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.


Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been on same BC for almost 2 months on the first pack I also broke out in hives so bad they were on scalp on this 2nd pack I didn't get them just hang in there only thing I hate is the mood swings
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Birth Control (Contraception) Community

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore.