https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:46:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93895 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:23:44 +0000 betsyboop 93895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That happened to me too, but I also got pregnant the first month off the pill so maybe it was bc of that. If you're TTC, then maybe look into using pregnancy safe skincare products? I use Belli acne cleanser. I don't know if it works, but basically I had some acne during the first trimester and it cleared up during the 2nd trimester. I think in the end, it's really just hormones and there's not much you can do about it. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93884 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:03:17 +0000 Mrs.VW 93884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was absolutely terrible. I think it took me about 6 months to get it under control. I'm sorry! And, I didn't know this right away, but apparently while TTC, you shouldn't use products with Salicylic Acid, only Benzoyl Peroxide. Just an FYI :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93546 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:11:49 +0000 daniellemybelle 93546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on my third cycle off the pill and in general I feel AWESOME. However, I have noticed my skin and hair are a lot more oily. Therefore, I am breaking out a tad more, but I am also lazy about washing my face at night. I think if you have been on the pill a long time, your body is just getting used to the different hormones and will eventually even out... at least that's what I'm telling myself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93542 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:04:01 +0000 arielle9510 93542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like Adira I'm on my second cycle (6 month) off the pill and I've never had acne like this in my life! I didn't even have it before going on the pill. I went to get my eyebrows done today and asked the woman if she thought a facial would help, so I might try that. It's SO annoying, but I'm hoping it'll calm down once I've been off BC longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93527 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:44:33 +0000 Adira 93527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! Third cycle off the pill and my acne is rearing it's ugly head! I sure hope this doesn't last... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93520 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:36:36 +0000 lilteacherbee 93520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was expecting the acne to start but it hasn't yet (fingers crossed!) and I took my last pill at the end of January. For the first 2 weeks off, I had major headaches and hot flashes around the same time everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93509 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:22:50 +0000 Modern Daisy 93509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know I'm jumping the gun a little with my complaining because I took my last pill on Saturday (placebo) so it's only been a few days. But I can see and feel acne forming like I haven't seen since I was a teenager which is really funny.</p> <p>I'm hoping it stops after a couple weeks, esp since I took accutane a few year ago. I haven't been to my derm in years so I guess it's time for a visit.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93502 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:14:51 +0000 chopsuey 93502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got pregnant while I was still on the pill and didn't have any skin problems.. If your acne doesn't clear in a month or so, I would see a derm? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93493 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:03:41 +0000 heffalump 93493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have it when I stopped the pill, but I did have it when I got pregnant. Which makes it harder because you're limited to what you can take. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93490 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:01:05 +0000 mrs. wagon 93490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My experience with the pill was the opposite... I started taking it and immediately gained 5 lbs. I was also having crazy mood swings and crazy tender breasts. I stopped 2 weeks later and immediately dropped the 5 lbs, and the other symptoms disappeared immediately too. No more birth control for me! It's crazy what it can do to your system... in my case, NOT good things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-stopped-taking-the-pill-and#post-93485 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:55:32 +0000 Modern Daisy 93485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am totally breaking out like I'm 16 again. I thought with low estrogen pills this didn't happen as bad? :(</p> <p>Any thoughts on when this might stop? Has this happened to anyone else?</p> <p>What did you experience when you stopped taking birth control? </p>