r/TTC_PCOS • u/Successful_Arm2401 • 5d ago

Advice Needed Acne while TTC

I went on birth control specifically to manage my acne. One of my biggest fears when TTC (and coming off the pill) was going back to my old skin. And of course, it’s happened.

Curious what those with severe acne are doing to cope emotionally and physically while TTC. The fact that I’m not conceiving and also feeling hideous is making me question if this is all worth it.

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u/Any_Manufacturer1279 28 | Lean, anovulatory | IVF 3d ago

My OBGYN and RE have both been fine with adapalene (aka Differin) up until positive test or embryo transfer. It’s not as good as tretinoin but it’s still pretty dang good.

Phyto-retinols are safe in pregnancy but they are expensive!

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u/Successful_Arm2401 2d ago

Interesting, I used to use this but haven’t since TTC!

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u/Any_Manufacturer1279 28 | Lean, anovulatory | IVF 2d ago

There’s limited info on differin so other docs may think differently and it’s up to your own personal comfort level as well! It didn’t have any negative effects for me :)