Dianette

Pill

Dianette is a combined contraceptive pill, that is often prescribed to women who want to control acne or excessive hair growth. While it is also a contraceptive, it is rarely prescribed to women who are not experiencing skin or hair growth problems. Since it can also help in regulating periods, it can also be prescribed to women experiencing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

Since it is not designed to purely be a contraceptive, Dianette is not as widely available to women unless prescribed for skin or hair growth issues.

Dianette contains cypoterone, which is an anti-androgen. This means it prevents the overproduction of the acne-causing sebum and excessive hair growth in women. It also contains a synthetic version of oestrogen, called ethinylestradiol.

Cyproterone is an anti-androgen which prevents overproduction of sebum and excessive hair growth in women. Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic version of oestrogen.

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If you intend to use Dianette as a contraceptive, you need to make sure that you use it consistently and correctly, and follow the instructions provided by your doctor.