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I would like to take birth control to help w acne and hormones for rest of life... risks? dr. worried about long term use blood clots? weight gain? ty

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Yes it is possible: Acne can help with management of acne ,primarily to prevent pregnant while on Tretinoin but also reduce the level of active testosterone in the blood,You may use it until menopause ;provided you are healthy and have no contraindications,Blood clots can occur but is rarely a problem,.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 10/23/2014

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A member asked:

I would like to take birth control to help w acne and hormones for rest of life... risks? dr. worried about long term use blood clots? weight gain? ty

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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