I saw my family doctor today (hooray, I have one now!) and he told me I can no longer take the Pill because I've been having migraines with aura quite frequently in the past few months. He says that puts me at high risk of having a stroke. Something I obviously do not want.

The problem is that I was on the pill for two reasons. 1. Contraception 2. Acne.

I use condoms so contraception is not my biggest problem, although I do not feel 100% safe using only that. So I'm thinking about other alternatives, like an IUD. Or something else he mentioned that is made without estrogen.

He says the thing without estrogen is gonna make me gain weight. So, that's out of the question.

I've read IUD gives you acne if you are prone to it (which I am)

I tried to stop the pill once for other reasons and my acne came back, even though I was 23. (I am 25 now)

I guess I am looking for people who have the same experience as me regarding acne and contraception and not being able to take the pill and would like to share. Is everything I've read true?

When I was struggling with acne in my teens, the Pill was heaven-sent. I had tried so many creams, antibiotics, home remedy, drugstore products, etc. and nothing had worked. I was miserable and ugly and I do not want to go back there.

I know it's better to gain weight and have acne than being dead, but I am still really sad and have no clue what to do. I