Dianette

Dianette as a Contraception

Contraceptive medications are used to prevent unwanted pregnancy and can also help to alleviate symptoms of menstruation. Dianette is a hormonal contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy and treat acne. Dianette has a strong success rate at preventing unwanted pregnancy and is often prescribed when traditional acne treatments have not been successful.  

What is Dianette and how does it work?

Dianette has two active ingredients; ethinylestradiol, a synthetic oestrogen and cyproterone, an anti-androgen. Androgens are the male hormones produced in some women, causing unwanted hair growth and oily skin. By reducing androgen, cyproterone reverses these effects. That's why it is often recommended to treat acne. Ethinylestradiol prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation, the release of an egg.

Is Dianette right for me?

If you are looking for an effective oral contraceptive, Dianette may be right for you. However, it may not be suitable for you if you have the following:

• If you are allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in Dianette
• If you have ever had a blood clot or are at risk of a blood clot
• If you are using another hormonal contraceptive
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
• If you have severe heart, liver or kidney problems
• If you have high or low blood pressure
• If you have ever had a migraine with aura
• If you have ever had breast cancer
• If you have or have ever had meningioma 
• If you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina
• If you are taking medication for hepatitis C