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A member asked:
Hi! does changing birthcontrols cause acne until your body adjusts to the new hormones? and how long until it adjusts?
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Sometimes: Depending on what birth control you which to/from you may or may not experience side effects such as acne; the mix of hormones in "the pill" can vary greatly. Wait 30-90 days between the switch to really determine if the new birth control is going to work with your body chemistry.
Answered 4/16/2016
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