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A member asked:
How can i increase my low shbg coupled with high free testosterone levels? i'm a young female, lean, active, & suffering from a surge acne severity.
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OCPs: Hormonal therapy with an estrogen containing oral contraceptive will do exactly what you are looking for. Ortho tri-cyclin and Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) are fda approved for acne and are good choices.
Answered 2/13/2015
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