Has anyone taking them had bad acne? My OB/GYN suggested starting them 3 months before trying to conceive and I've noticed that my skin has gotten terrible the last few weeks. I've been taken them for about 1 1/2 months.
I'm trying to figure out what's causing this.
springsandra
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I have been taking them on and off for the past month or so (my doc just thought it was a good idea for a woman my age to start them even if we're not starting yet) but I haven't had any reactions like that.
I used to get bad skin in the winter from a combination of the moisturizers I was using and the steam heat in my apartment. Do you think it could be the weather?
What brand are you taking? I have the women's one a day (they come in two bottles) and I really like them. They don't seem to make my stomach upset like many vitamins do.
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My skin is usually fine in the winter, so I don't think it's the weather. I stopped taking the pill about 4 months ago but, I would think my hormones are regulated now and also it seems to have gotten worse the last month. I'm taking Rainbow Light One-a-Day plus the DHA supplement. I really like them too, no problems with my stomach, which I heard can happen.
springsandra
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If you're only off the pill 4 months and your hormones have regulated, that's wonderful! I'm off 2 years and my cycle is still 50 days.
As far as what could be causing the breakouts, I don't really have any other ideas, but I hope you find a solution soon!
Renee77
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Thanks for your help
April_Luv
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Ive been on prenatal pills since i was preg with my son, he was born in 08' and im STILL taking them...No acne! Is the pills your on prescribed by your Dr? Because you dont have to take the ones from him, you can get the Over the Counter brands at the health food store.
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Posted by April_Luv
Ive been on prenatal pills since i was preg with my son, he was born in 08' and im STILL taking them...No acne! Is the pills your on prescribed by your Dr? Because you dont have to take the ones from him, you can get the Over the Counter brands at the health food store.
No they're Over the Counter- Rainbow Light. I read up on them and there have been nothing but, positives from everyone.
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No. I';ve been taking them and hasnt given me bad acne. Vitamins make my hair and nails grow faster, and they should be better for your skin. Switch brands. There are soo many!
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The acne can be from coming off the pills. Many BCPs help prevent acne and when you come off of them it takes time for you body to adjust. I NEVER had acne in my life and since I stopped taking the pill (over 2 years ago) I have had more break outs.
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I took them and my skin was beautiful, and it made my nails stronger and my hair got thicker too!!
Renee77
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Posted by Noelsgirl
I took them and my skin was beautiful, and it made my nails stronger and my hair got thicker too!!
My hair and nails are definitely growing since I've been taking them. However, my skin is not good! Hopefully it will clear up soon.
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I took women's one a day prenatals for the first 2 months. Then I switched to a prescription one. To be honest, I looked amazing hair, skin, nails on the prescription. And the otc I looked like a jhs kid with acne.
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I've been on them since I found out I was pg in Nov. and have not had any skin issues... It's probably because you wend off the birth control, it takes several months for your body to go back to normal after taking the pill and the pill does improve acne.
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Posted by Renee77
My skin is usually fine in the winter, so I don't think it's the weather. I stopped taking the pill about 4 months ago but, I would think my hormones are regulated now and also it seems to have gotten worse the last month. I'm taking Rainbow Light One-a-Day plus the DHA supplement. I really like them too, no problems with my stomach, which I heard can happen.
it could just be because your not on the pill anymore! most pills make your skin nicer! im soo nervous to go off the pill for that reason alone!!!
