Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol is a hormonal combination containing an anti-androgen and an oestrogen. It is used primarily to treat moderate-to-severe androgen-sensitive acne and hirsutism in women when other treatments have not been effective or are unsuitable.

Benefits:

• Helps reduce androgen-related acne
• May reduce excessive facial and body hair growth
• Reduces the effects of androgens on the skin
• Can help regulate menstrual cycles
• Provides contraceptive effects while taken as directed
• Other androgen-related skin conditions under specialist supervision

• Selected hormonal conditions where anti-androgen treatment is appropriate

Potential Side Effects:

• Nausea or abdominal discomfort
• Breast tenderness
• Headache or mood changes
• Changes in menstrual bleeding
• Reduced libido
• Increased risk of blood clots

Common Use: Taken according to the specific product’s prescribed cycle and instructions. Treatment should be reviewed regularly by a healthcare professional.

Note: This combination is not suitable for everyone. The risk of blood clots is an important consideration, particularly in people who smoke or have certain medical risk factors. It should not be combined with another hormonal contraceptive without medical advice.