What are natural ways to co..

I have been on the pill for six years- the same one (lo-ovral). I'm rather certain I'm becoming resistant to it having been on it so long: I'm starting to have the same menstrual problems I had before I went on it- heavy bleeding lasting 5+ days, tremendous cramps, total exhaustion, hot flashes, the works.

But the thing that is bothering me the most is my skin. Mother of God! I had the usual teenage acne flare ups, but never anything like this. I currently have a patch of whiteheads under my ear, two on my chin, and FOUR of the deep, cystic type. I made an appointment to see my dermatologist but can't get in until late November, and can't get in to see my ob/gyn until January. In the meantime, is there anything I can do to get things kinda in balance naturally? I'm taking the best care I can for the acne topically, but I know it's only helping on the surface. Are there any supplements that might help control it and/or the other problems while I wait?

First of all you CAN get in to see your GYN sooner. You call them and tell them you are having problems with your birth control pills and they will get you in. If all you did was to make an appointment for a routine exam, then of course, you won't be seen until January. You have to tell them you are having a problem. You aren't really becoming resistant to the pills-that doesn't happen. But maybe it is time to switch. There are better pills that have come out in the last few year that still work great and can reduce the acne at the same time.