Well I was on Alesse before I ever got acne for about 2 years and my skin was perfect. Then I stopped it for about 2-3 months cause it caused terrible weight gain for me. I lost the weight but got acne! So then at age 20 I started taking Yasmin and Doxycycline. I was clear for about 2 years and now I am getting off doxy. so far I haven't been breaking out too bad and it has been a month. I like Yasmin though because I didn't gain any weight with it. I want to ask my derm. for Spiro but I am afraid he is gonna turn me down. I am 22 now by the way.

hey i am trying bcps for acne for the first time...........
wondering if anyone can help me. i tried estrostep for four months, did nothing for skin. now i am on month one of ortho try cyclen lo. was wondering when if at all i should expect to see improvements and when to give up. my skin is still reallly oily and am still getting zits. I was also hoping someone could explain the diffrenece between ortho, and things like alesse and yasmin, and if this bcp works better in conjunction with antiboitics or any kind of supplements. i have a history of breast cancer in my family as well so i need to stear clear of things that will increase estrogen in me.