When does new pill take effect after changing pills?

Question

I have changed from microgynon 30 to yasmin because i was getting a bit of acne with the microgynon. I had to start taking the Yasmin straight away so there was no break between the two for birth control reasons. But, so far my spots have been a million times worse and I was told that Yasmin was the best pill for skin conditions?

So I am wondering if the left over hormones from the microgynon are still causing these spots, or a mix of the two pills is having a reaction and perhaps the spots will vanish once I have been on the Yasmin pill for a little longer and the microgynon has left my system..

I will give it more time anyway until I am due back to the clinic for a check up (in 2 months) but I am wondering if anyone has had a similar experience who could give me some advice... or reassurance..

many thanks :)

Answer 1

yasmin is by far the best pill you can be on, the other one will still be in your system and it will have caused a stir with your hormones by swopping straight onto another pill without a break. within 2-3 months your body will have settled onto yasmin and everything will be better including your skin!x

Answer 2

It will take a while for microgynon to get out of your system, like when your trying for a baby the pill stays in your system for a while. I tried a new pill cos I thought I put on weight and the doctor said to stick with it for 3 months, So I'm assuming thats sort of how long it could take to see results? Stick with it for a while, and just see how it goes, by the sounds of things when you go back to the clinic, you'll have either seen a difference or you can get the doctor to change you again. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Yes, the spotting could be left over from your prior birth control pill but call the clinic back to double check to be on the safe side.