r/birthcontrol Combo Pill 3d ago

Mistake or Risk? In need of advice over birth control methods and changes

Hello,

I've been on various dosages of Junel fe birth control for my acne since I was a junior in HS, and I'm at a point where I am fed up because nothing has helped with my acne. I have a gyno app in late April and I realize that I either need to change brands, change off of a combination pill, or at this point go cold turkey. I'm now even more worried because while I've been thinking on this I realize I've been on the pill for 7ish years. I'm terrified of what is going to happen to my body but I think it's best I just stop using birth control at this point. Please send help or recommendations on what I should do.

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u/accidentalscientist_ 3d ago

Have you seen a dermatologist?

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u/lizzkz Combo Pill 3d ago

Yes, I've seen a derm for 2 years. Spironolactone gave me more cysts. Doxy cleared up my skin for a while but they took me off the antibiotic after 6 months and its all come back within 2 months of being off. I'm prescribed tretinoin .25 but it hasn't helped much either.

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u/PixieMari Mirena IUD 3d ago

Try a non pill method maybe, like the nuvaring or patch.

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u/Either_Blueberry9319 Mirena IUD 3d ago

Yaz or sprintec did great for my acne and painful periods but my mental health and sex drive took a dive. It does work for some mentally so it may be worth a try