Know how some people experience PMS symptoms, spotting or mood swings when they first start HBC? Acne's one of those whacky hormone fluctuation-caused side effects.
Give it two months, maybe three, before giving up.
I don't recall how my skin reacted to starting the NuvaRing, but when I first got my Mirena, I had persistent cystic acne and oily skin for six months or so. It settled down within a year, and now (18 months in) I have very clear skin.
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Date: 2012-01-28 03:59 am (UTC)Give it two months, maybe three, before giving up.
I don't recall how my skin reacted to starting the NuvaRing, but when I first got my Mirena, I had persistent cystic acne and oily skin for six months or so. It settled down within a year, and now (18 months in) I have very clear skin.