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"20 yr old female here,

I was put on Alesse for acne & contraceptive purposes. 

Acne runs in my family. My mom had it really badly until she was about 21. 

I was on tri-cyclen lo but it made me feel sick in the mornings.

So Alesse was pretty bad. I was on it for (just under) a year. 

I didn't get pregnant even though I never used a condom with my boyfriend. It helped my acne somewhat except I got cystic flare-ups on my chin & small dots on my forehead during my period. I gained about 10lbs. Period cramps were still bad & lasted for days sometimes. MADE ME AN EMOTIONAL WRECK. I'd cry so easily & felt unusually depressed/anxious.



I believe I have too much testosterone in my blood so Alesse might not have been strong enough"