{"id":22026,"date":"2024-06-21T04:23:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T02:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=22026"},"modified":"2024-06-21T04:24:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T02:24:28","slug":"does-accutane-affect-fertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/does-accutane-affect-fertility\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Accutane Affect Your Reproductive Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve more than likely experienced at least one pimple in your life, probably a lot more than that. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions out there, affecting around <\/span>85%<\/span><\/a> of people between the ages of 12 and 24. This is in large part thanks to the fluctuation of hormones you experience around puberty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although acne is more common in teens, it can happen at any age and is often influenced by hormones, including around your period or during pregnancy. For most people, it resolves itself over the course of time, with lifestyle changes, and topical medications \u2013 but that\u2019s not the case for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Oral Medications for Acne<\/h2>\n

Many people choose to take oral medications to help with more severe cases of acne like hormonal birth control, antibiotics, or <\/span>Accutane<\/span><\/a>. While Accutane is the most well-known name for this drug, it\u2019s also known by Absorica, Claravis, Amnesteem, Myorisan, Zenatane, and its generic name, Isotretinoin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although Accutane can offer incredible results for people with severe acne, it also comes with quite a few potential side effects. One possible area where people can experience Accutane side effects is in their reproductive health. If you\u2019re considering going on Accutane or have been on it in the past, it\u2019s important to understand how this medication may affect your reproductive health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does Accutane Work?<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard of using retinoids or retinol topically, which are all forms of Vitamin A. Accutane is also a type of retinoid, but unlike its counterparts, it\u2019s an oral medication intended to treat severe cases of acne. Accutane is typically used in people with cystic acne, which are deep, painful pimples that may cause nodules or lumps that are not treatable through conventional methods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Much like using topical retinoids, isotretinoin, which is the main ingredient of Accutane, increases the shedding of dead skin cells and cell turnover, reducing build up and clogged pores. Isotretinoin also reduces the size of oil glands and how much oil they produce by up to 90% \u2013 that\u2019s why so many people experience dry skin when on Accutane.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Side Effects of Acutane<\/span><\/h2>\n