If that sounds like you, youre not alone.
So, heres what you could expect from your complexion during this incredibly sensitive time.
Its important to know how hormone levels affect your skin
Hormones affect every part of your body.
Think of them as your bodys chemical messengers.
Estrogen
Estrogen, the hormone that regulates your menstrual cycle, is best known for its ability toimprove acne.
According to Dr. Ciraldo, loss of estrogen will result in more breakouts for some women.
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Estrogen can typically counterbalance them, which is why hormonal contraceptives can be helpful in preventing breakouts.
Again, when progestin is combined with estrogen in hormonal contraceptives it can actually improve acne.
But thats also not the whole picture.
Its complicated because hormonal birth control comes in many forms and contains different types and levels of hormones.
And even the same formulation may affect different people differently, says Dr. King.
So you might react differently than your friend, even if you take the same hormonal birth control.
Those effects can include noticeable skin changes like facial swelling, hyperpigmentation, and oily skin.
Consider this phase one, and know that it may be the toughest phase for your skin.
But, how much and which ones really depends on the pop in of treatment you receive.
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Not surprisingly, this has the potential to show up on your skin.
Acne was also a concern for about 3 percent of patients.
Its success with injecting gonadotropins (hormone stimulators) is much higher, at 20-percent success per cycle.
You may also see other skin conditions worsen during this time.
5 tips for how to handle skin changes during fertility treatments
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A good skin-care routine during fertility treatment can help ameliorate these symptoms.
Topical skin care products and prescriptions have not been studied well in pregnant women, says Dr. Marshall.
I always say healthy digestion for a glowing complexion, she adds.
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