Birth Control Pills and Acne Question: Has ortho tri-cyclen been proven to treat acne?
All the birth control pills will reduce acne by reducing the systemic level of testerone. Response will vary from pill to pill and individual to individual. Water retention Question: In the last few weeks I have begun taking birth control pills (ON 7/7/7) and Zoloft (100mg). About the same time, I also noticed I began retaining water, mainly in my face and hands. I wake up in the morning with huge puffy eyes. Could either of these drugs be responsible, and should I return to my physician? Answer: It is probably the birth control pills, but you won’t know for sure until you stop one of the two(under controlled conditions so you don’t get pregnant). Oral Contraceptives Question: Is there any information about taking Ovcon as an oral contraceptive when the patient has fibroids. I was reading something about this, and I’ve forgotten where the info came from. I would appreciate knowing if there is any danger in taking this drug when you have fibroids(shown on sonogram). Answer: Shouldn’t be
