I posted recently about suffering from cystic acne since giving birth to my DD almost 1 year ago.
I finally had a GP appointment today to discuss treatment for my skin but since discussing things I have realised that a lot of my problems have developed since going back onto the mini pill.
I now feel a bit stuck and my GP was far from helpful.
I was put on the mini pill 3 months ago due to persistent bleeding since having DD almost 1 year ago.
I had a scan to investigate the bleeding and they found a potentially cystic ovary and a lot of scar tissue in my uterus (I had retained products from birth for 6 weeks).
Since being back on the mini pill the bleeding has stopped and I haven't had a period which is fab.
But I have suffered bad cystic acne, my hair has thinned right down and is falling out in clumps in the shower.
My mood is low all the time and I feel really emotional and angry.
I have headaches every single day and am relying on pain killers to get rid of them so I can function to look after my DD.
GP wasn't in the slightest bit worried about this and has prescribed me meds for my skin instead and referred me to dermatology.
Has anyone else experienced these types of issues on the mini pill and if so, what did you do?
Were you prescribed something different that gave less side effects or did you stop taking it all together.
I'm not sure what to do and my GP shrugged when I asked for advice.