Will the use of progesterone help with back acne that began shortly after stopping the pill, having been on it for 7 years? If so can you give instructions?
Thanks Betsy
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Acne on back after stopping birth control pill by: Wray
Hi Betsy It has helped some women with Acne. Unfortunately all drug based Contraceptives have the potential to harm, and often the after effects of stopping are bad. The contraceptives page gives an explanation of why this can occur. The acne page gives instructions on using progesterone, plus other nutrients which can help. We also have a page on How to use progesterone cream and another on Menstruation you might like to look through. Take care Wray
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