Acne, seborrhoea (oily skin), facial hair growth and androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness and hair loss in women) are caused by excessive male hormone activity. Approximately 10-20 % of women are affected by disorders related to hyperandrogenism. These symptoms are not merely cosmetic, but are often linked with menstrual disorders, metabolic abnormalities and ovarian cyst formation (Polycstic ovary syndrome [PCOS]). Women with PCOS are at increased risk of sterility, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. The timely therapy of hyperandrogenism therefore plays an important preventive role.
CPA inhibits the influence of androgens. The anti-androgenic activity of CPA reduces the excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands. This improves acne and hair and skin greasiness. The loss of hair which frequently accompanies seborrhoea diminishes. Diane-35 ® is also effective in mild forms of hirsutism.
Apart from the described anti-androgenic effect, cyproterone acetate has also a pronounced progestational action. Therefore, ovulation does not take place during treatment with Diane-35 ® and the additional use of hormonal or other contraceptives is unnecessary. The combination of CPA with ethinylestradiol ensures excellent cycle control.
Although the pecise causes of hair loss in women is not fully understood, Diane-35 is one of the few medications which has been shown under clinical evaluation to help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth in women.
WARNING: Diane-35 is intended FOR WOMEN ONLY. Although most women do not experience side effects when they start taking the Pill, some do experience symptoms such as spotting between periods, nausea, breast tenderness or headaches. However, these symptoms subside as the body is adjusting to the new hormone level.
CPA inhibits the influence of androgens. The anti-androgenic activity of CPA reduces the excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands. This improves acne and hair and skin greasiness. The loss of hair which frequently accompanies seborrhoea diminishes. Diane-35 ® is also effective in mild forms of hirsutism.
Apart from the described anti-androgenic effect, cyproterone acetate has also a pronounced progestational action. Therefore, ovulation does not take place during treatment with Diane-35 ® and the additional use of hormonal or other contraceptives is unnecessary. The combination of CPA with ethinylestradiol ensures excellent cycle control.
Although the pecise causes of hair loss in women is not fully understood, Diane-35 is one of the few medications which has been shown under clinical evaluation to help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth in women.
WARNING: Diane-35 is intended FOR WOMEN ONLY. Although most women do not experience side effects when they start taking the Pill, some do experience symptoms such as spotting between periods, nausea, breast tenderness or headaches. However, these symptoms subside as the body is adjusting to the new hormone level.
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