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I took accutane almost 14 years ago as a teenager. I am now a 32 year old woman who has just been diagnosed with infertility that they believe is linked to autoimmune issues. I truly believe that accutane is the cause of this; from the research that I have done it seems that accutane has been linked to other thyroid-related diseases, but that they have not yet been able to prove a link between accutane and infertility. There are, however, actually more people like me out there than I originally thought. Being diagnosed with ovarian dysfunction has been a horrific, horrific blow. And while there was plenty of information about accutane and birth defects, no one ever mentioned a possibility of future infertility. I was a teenager! This is a tragedy and I believe something should be done about it. If you too have been affected diagnosed with infertility and have taken accutane, please email me. There are plenty of suits against accutance. If there are enough of us, we can come together to do the medical research and get the help we now need.

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I'm sorry for your loss, were you ever tested for anti-cardiolipin antibodies?

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It is 2015 and I am wondering if there is any new information about people that took Accutane when they were in their teens and have been unable to have children in their 30s

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Read your info. Did you ever become pregnant? My daughter is going thru what you described

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No i never became pregnant at all.

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I had my children in my mid 30's

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I started getting acne after a course of b12 injections ,started getting bad acne,tried antibiotics ,creams,nothing seems to work ,it's been over a year ,doctors suggest I take accutane ,but I'm scared about their side effects,any suggestions?

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I am 38 and never conceived after drug treatment. I became pregnant during use. And lost it but have never been able too since.

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I am so sorry for the loss of your baby, and for your infertility. My son was born with the birth defects. How far along were you when you lost the baby? How long was the baby exposed to the drug? Hugs.

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Hello. I also took accutane many years ago and am fighting with infertility, and have very poor cervical mucus. I am in a group devoted to women having issues trying to conceive. Have you had any luck pursuing something against the accutane manufacturer with this? Please

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I think there is no scientific research to prove accutane causes infertility... It is only word of mouth....

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494

It is probably more likely that the hormones cause the acne AND fertility problems, than that isotretinoin affects the hormones.

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Acne severity strongly coincides with ovulation for many women. There is no evidence of an association between acne and infertility outside of diseases of androgen excess such as PCOS.

Isotretinoin/Accutane decreases levels of gonadotropins in a similar manner as birth control pills, which are also used as acne treatments.

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Consider Behcet's syndrome. You can look it up on the Internet and ask your doctor about it.

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Sorry, Sjogrens syndrome. Loss of tears and mucus are water related, not lipid related. Eponyms are difficult. So, isotretinoin would not be the culprit.

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Why antibiotics AND Accutane? Drug interactions are possible. Consider topical retinoid (Tazorac), spironolactone, topical dapsone, and antibiotic for 3-6 months before even considering Accutane. It is highly unlikely you will still be bad enough to consider Accutane at that point.

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Idk! I just got back from the clinic. My derm didn't ask much, I got the oral medication exchanged with an acne gel. I think they didn't have any topical (bruh). What upset me was the persistent clinic staff at the counter. They were like, questioning me why did I want to change the medication and stuff. Istg they insisted on me trying Acnotin/Isotretinoin (however it's spelled) they kept telling me they tried it already and only had minor side effects like dried lips and such. I could feel that they were kinda disappointed in me for not trying to take it at all ha ha. It is me who makes the choice duh.

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Sad, it's easier to just prescribe Accutane than take the time to explain the benefits and risks of several medications.

One of the consequences of freezing fees for 25 years, with only the occasional 1% or 1/2% increase.

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I've contacted a law firm to see what the options are. I firmly believe that is at least part of the issue, especially w the extent of my dey eye, it obviously affected (and has residual effects) in a negative way.

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I have also had several rounds of Accutane over 5 years ago for about a in total, but my skin is still braking put, but that's a different conversation.
I have been TTC for over 2 years now and have been diagnosed with PCOS. I have been on 3 rounds of Chlomid and 2 rounds of Gonal F unsuccessfully. I grew 18mm or more follicles each time and progesterone tests were high indication I was ovulating. Unfortunately none of the attempts resulted in pregnancy. It's just occurred to me that my eggs were dried out by the drug. I believe that's the reason for my infertility.

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I have an identical scenario to yours. I was prescribed Accutane as a teenager 15 and was on it for a long while. Having been given birth control before I was even sexually active as they took frequent blood tests. Now I'm 34 the youngest of 6 girls and unlike all of my sister's I cannot have children. I am just now trying to figure out "why me". I strongly feel there's a link but need proof to pursue this legally.

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