Expert: Norman Solberg - 2/7/2011

Question
Hi, I have a problem with my skin. I am 27 this year and gave birth to my
Daughter in 2009. Feb 2010 I had a mirena fitted, I am so happy with it
But I have acne. It it possible to use a light contraceptive while having
A mirena?

Answer
You could use a low dose birth control pill, or you could just take a low dose estrogen pill daily.  In the old days, dermatologists used estrogen for acne.  Some birth control pills work better for acne, but you have a choice, since you don't need the pill for contraception.