Spotty after coming off the pill?

I came off the pill 7 months ago and ever since coming off I have suffered from adult acne on my face, neck and chest. I have been to my doctor and have truied 2 different types of antibiotic and neither have worked. I am getting married in 6 months time and do not want to be spotty! I am tempted to go back on the pill but it is not ideal. Does anyone have any ideas???

Spotty after coming off the pill?
That's quite normal after coming out of pill as your natural hormones are trying to balance themselves. Besides pills tend to dry out the skin quite a lot anyways. It took me about a year before my balance was back to normal. Meanwhile a good dermatologist should be able to help you out!
Reply:well get back on it ,.............. and give me your number ...
Reply:i should say its normal if you are worried about it see your doctor jus to make certain
Reply:have you seen a dermatologist yet? you have 6 months to go and a dermatologist should be able to clear you up in time for your wedding. if your doctor is a derm, i would get a second opinion
Reply:One of two things could happen in this instance...either


A) You could get pregnant right away because in a sense, you are "unleashing" all of those pent-up hormones that were controlled under the pills. Many women find they are extremely fertile right after coming off of the pill.


or


B) It could take you up to 3 months to get your first period after coming off of the pill, and several cycles after that to really regulate your cycles.





Let's pray that option A happens for you!!











Hi Want2bpreggers - so sorry to hear about all your probs with BC and yeast etc... must a be a nightmare for you. Don't jknow about you, but I feel bad enuogh just not ovulating let alone with extra crazy things your body is doing to you. Men have it easy! ;-)





Your age is nothing to do with your probs! gosh, your only 32! Not 52! It is definitely just a case of the body taking its time...





My doc actually suggested me going back on the BC if my AF didn't return after 6 months!!!! What good will that do? None whatsovere - those pills are te cause of all my problems. Anyway, she tells me this after I'd just spent 5 mins crying telling her we're TTC - so WHY would i want to go on the pill again if we're trying for a baby? I just feel the doctors dont listen. First they give you these B****y pills and then they ignore you when you try and tell them the probs you're having....





anyway. sorry to rant :-) I'm going to start taking vitex....


am going to doc (different one, a gyno) tomorrow - I just hope she doesn't tell me anything awful...


I think i would like to have a scan to check that everything's ok and that i don't have cysts or anything. I'm in the UK so am not sure how long i have to wait on the NHS before they even give me a checking out!





Good luck to you all waiting for your AF/OV... x














Hi there, Im just new on the forum and wanted to say hello and I have read many of the posts here. I sympathize with everyone going through this..I have been on the pill off and on since I was in my 20's %26amp; have been consecutively on it for 6 months (im now 35) and just come off 3 weeks ago and no period yet..but boy am I crampy, bloated and not feeling great.Gaining a couple of punds too. I was on it consecutively to help with painful periods and tremendous amount of stress as I lost my beloved mother 6 months ago after taking care of her for almost a year. She was only 63 %26amp; She suffered horribly from pancreatic cancer..I am quite a mess without her and was thinking that because I didnt have my period I had cancer. My family Doc put me on progesterone for one week to no avail (had what felt to be a "dry" period..all the horrible cramping, back pain etc..but no blood)so I went to my specialist and I basically collapsed in tears and terror in her office and she reassured me this is normal after coming off the pill and did blood %26amp; hormone test etc..I am not pregnant. She said the stress im feeling since mum's passing can contribute as well. Even though this is tough to deal with for all of you, please know one person feels a sense os relief and comfort knowing she is not the only one going through this and I wish you all the best dealing with it and good health.
Reply:This is not unusual. How about trying out the mini (progesterone only) pill. It may help. Otherwise it will be a case of waiting for you body to adjust to the non pill hormone levels, this can take up to a year.


Try steaming you face, this will help open the pores and remove debris. There are many over the counter spot remedies but I would be careful with them, consult a pharmacist about the best choice for you.


Long term antibiotics can be helpful but again these can cause problems (side effects and antibiotic resistant bacteria).


Good luck in sorting teh problem and enjoy your special day.
Reply:get a good spot cream from chemist oxy sum thing its bloody good and use tree tree face wash from body shop