Hi doctor, I am 25 years old with the polycystic left ovary. I have been taking Diane pills (Cyproterone Acetate or EthinylEstradiol) for about three years now. I would like to ask if it is okay for long term use? I mean does it have any severe complications of side effect on prolonged use? And I took the pill primarily to correct my hormonal imbalance and to correct my menstruation. But does this pill really have a contraceptive effect?
Hi. Diane pill is a fourth generation OCP (oral contraceptive pill), that is, an advanced generation pill. Apart from its contraceptive use, it is more often used for its wonderful non contraceptive use. As it is an OCP, it will definitely prevent pregnancy. For a young girl of your age (taken into consideration, that you are healthy in all aspects), it should not pose any problem. For ladies more than 35 years, smokers, ladies with a migraine, liver derangement, jaundice in last six months, gall bladder stones, hyperlipidemia, diabetics, hypertensives, any breast malignancy, history of stroke, etc., it can cause some serious issues like thrombosis, blood clots, deranged blood parameters.