Does the shot (birth control ) clear up acne?

Question

I am getting on the shot Tuesday. And I am wondering if the shot clears up acne in a few months? My aunt is coming home in November and I want my acne to clear up.

Answer 1

im not to sure about that i have been getting depo for about 4 years and i still break out here and there.  

Answer 2

I'm on a BC pill, and it cleared my acne up rather quickly. I had terrible pimples and never thought they were go away, i even thought some would scar. But the birth control really helped.

i'm not a doctor, and i can't assume what happened to me will happen to everyone, but the likelihood of it not occurring to you is slim.

Answer 3

most of the time but in my case it made it worse

Answer 4

everybodys different. in most cases, yes

Answer 5

don't get the shot!  everyone i know that has gotten it, including myself, has had bad experiences.  

Answer 6

Some of it actually CAUSES acne, so be careful...

Answer 7

I have never heard of the depo shot clearing up acne.  I can tell you from personal experience it causes weight gain.  For me I put on about 50 lbs.  I was in my early 40's and once I was off of it, within 4 months I was pregnant (spouse and I were trying), doctor said if I was trying that the first six months following the ending of the shot would be our best time and she was right.  I can however tell you of a sure remedy for the acne and it really does work.

Get you at any drug store or Walmart a bottle of Vitamin A and a bottle of Vitamin E and take one of each of them twice a day.  Within a few weeks you should see great results.  I had a father in law that was into vitamins and health foods.  My boss at an old job had terrible acne and redness and underwent a lot of painful treatments with a dermatologist.  My father in law told her about the vitamins and it not only cleared up her acne and improved her skin tone, but made a big believer in her doctor about the use of vitamins.  Best wishes, hope this helps sweetie.

Answer 8

For me no. It made me have my period for six months straight, I was moody and irritable... as you can imagine... it was terrible.  Avoid the shot.