In the US, 3 drugs: have FDA approval for acne management, OrthoTricyclen (Norgestimate+), Estrostep (Norethindrone+), and Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) (Drospirenone+). Ava 30 has levonorgestrel+, all slightly different progestins,but many brands work similarly and are used off label for acne. Unfortunately all BCP contain progestins which tend to aggravate w/g,but switching to a 30 d instead of the 84 will reduce your dose 25% and help w/g
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