What hormones are in dianette?

Question: Hi, I was wondering what hormones are contained in Dianette, and in what quantites? I’ve looked at the patient leaflet and see loads of things listed but it doesn’t tell me how much oestrogen or progesterone there is. I’ve heard people say thing is a strong medicine. What do they mean? Thanks!

Answer:Dianette contains two active ingredients, cyproterone acetate (2mg) and ethinylestradiol (35mcg). Cyproterone acetate is an anti-androgen. Androgens are hormones which stimulate hair growth and the sebaceous glands in your skin. Excess oils or sensitivity to sebum can block glands, leading them to become inflamed and infected. This inflammation is known as acne. Dianette works by reducing the amount of androgens produces by the body and reducing the skin’s sensitivity to the hormone. Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic version of the female hormone oestrogen. Maintaining the same level of ethinylestradiol has the effect of overriding the menstrual cycle – preventing ovulation, thickening cervical mucus and inhibiting the growth of a cervical wall capable of nurturing a fertilised egg. There is no progesterone in this drug. Dianette is quite a strong medication, 2mg of cyproterone acetate is a lot for a hormone.