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Pittsfield, MA
August 2, 2023
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Many members of myHSteam have reported varying results when taking birth control for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS):

- Positive Experiences
- One member mentioned, “My daughter is much better now that she takes a birth control pill daily. Hormones definitely contribute to this.”
- Another shared, “No new flares since Show Full Answer

Many members of myHSteam have reported varying results when taking birth control for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS):

- Positive Experiences:
- One member mentioned, “My daughter is much better now that she takes a birth control pill daily. Hormones definitely contribute to this.”
- Another shared, “No new flares since October! I really think birth control is working for me.”

- Negative Experiences:
- Some found it ineffective: “It didn’t work for me.”
- Others experienced worsening symptoms: “I still had really bad breakouts!” and “They sent me into an itching fit in my HS sites.”

It's important to discuss with a healthcare provider to see if this treatment is suitable for you.

July 27, 2024
A myHSteam Member

I have an IUD and I’m thinking of getting it taken out to see if it helps because I know they are researching the connection between certain rises in different hormones that may trigger a flare. Mine always comes around my period every month. It sucks. I think mine is definitely hormonal

August 4, 2023

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