Are you taking bio-identical micronized progesterone or medroxyprogesterone acetate?
Whether progesterone, which has no androgenic effect (confirmed by several studies), increases sebum activity (and thus acne) is subject to debate as some studies have found it does while others have either found the opposite or no effect at all. In my own case, it seems to make skin softer and less dry. It gives it a glow. Progesterone has been shown to improve skin elasticity and firmness and several women have anecdotally reported that it has made them look younger. In addition, one tends to get hungry on it, eat more and gain some weight so that the added subcutaneous fat can help one look more female, rounder, more curvaceous. Progesterone in high doses can also suppress testosterone production in pre-op women.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is slightly androgenic so would be more likely, I think, to cause acne. It also reduces testosterone production when pre-op.
You need to discuss this with your doctor.
