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Acne, Missed Periods. Using Doxicyclin, Taken Progestin-only Contraceptives. Due To Hormonal Imbalance?
My 19 yr. old daughter has recently, within the last 4 months developed acne all over her face. SHe has been taking Doxicyclin and uses a topical - Duac. Since she has had little problems with her skin since 9th grade, do you think this could be hormonal . She also went on an Progestin-only contraceptives in June, went off of it in November and has not gotten her period since June. Do you think her acne is caused by a hormonal imbalance? Thanks!
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
hello dear, acne can be related to hormones. usually progesterones have aprotective effect and hence they are used in treatment.
since she has taken progesterone for 5 months missing one or two periods is completly normal.
usually it takes 3 months to regain back periods. so dont worry at all.
thank u
since she has taken progesterone for 5 months missing one or two periods is completly normal.
usually it takes 3 months to regain back periods. so dont worry at all.
thank u
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