If you are thinking of using the pill, you will be joining a global group of more than 100 million women. Yes, more than 100 million women use this type of contraception on a regular basis and more than 4 million women in the UK take the pill. Around 1 in 3 women use the pill, especially those who are in their reproductive age. Usage of the pill has always been controversial as many women still do not know about it. And out of those who know about it, some facts are not known and this is what keeps women wondering whether or not these pills work safely.
The pill is generally very safe but at times it can have serious side effects. This has led many researchers and doctors to find out whether or not this is true. Recent studies have shown good results and a research on 46,000 women has revealed that the pill not only helps in preventing a pregnancy but also brings down the risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease. But a small number of women who used the pill developed some health complications. This is why it is important to consult a doctor before using any pill. A doctor can check the suitability of the pill and then prescribe it to you.
Lack of information has not stopped women from using the pill. Various contraceptive pills are available on the market and Dianette is an effective birth control pill that has helped thousands of women to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This drug contains two active ingredients, cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol, which are synthetic versions of naturally occurring female sex hormones. Cyproterone is an anti-androgen, which means that it is a male hormone that is produced in women as well as in men. These hormones stimulate the skin, produce oil and increase hair growth.
Dianette is also known as a combined oral contraceptive pill. Cyproterone is a derivative of progestogen. Dianette works by preventing the eggs from ripening and further stops the eggs from being released from the ovaries. It also increases the thickness of cervical mucus and this makes it difficult for sperm to reach the womb. Each tablet of Dianette has the same amount of hormones in it and you need to take one tablet per day for 21 days after which you will have a break for a week. You can have your periods during this pill-free week.
Start using a new pack of Dianette even if you are still bleeding at the end of the pill-free week. If you start it immediately after the pill-free week, you are protected against a pregnancy right away and you won’t need to use any additional form of contraception such as condoms. If you are sick or suffering some health problem, the effectiveness of the pill is reduced. Just like other pills, Dianette has some side effects but you can control these side effects if you use it as prescribed. However, if you experience any discomfort when using Dianette, talk to a specialist doctor at the earliest.