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Expert: - 12/4/2008


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I have a daughter who will be 13 this month. She has had severe acne for the past year. We have tried everything OTC and prescription. The doctor talked about putting her on birth control pills (YAZ) to help treat this. Can she take this if she hasn't started her period yet? and if so, will it make her start her period?

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Hi Jennifer,

Thanks for your question. I would not recommend putting a young lady or woman on the pill for acne. I have heard this happening more often and in my opinion, this is putting hormones in your body that are unnecessary and unhealthy. I feel that there must be an alternative to putting your daughter on the pill. Please seek a second opinion. I will try to do some research on this if you will please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line.

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Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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