Q&A

Is Cyestra-35 the same as Diane-35?

Is Cyestra-35 the same as Diane-35?

Cyproterone acetate–ethinyl estradiol is a compound containing 2 mg of cyproterone acetate (CPA) and 35 μg of ethinyl estradiol (EE). It is marketed under various names worldwide. In Canada, its brand names include Diane-35, Cyestra-35 and Novo-Cyproterone/Ethinyl Estradiol.

What is the use of cyproterone?

Cyproterone acetate (CPA) 2 mg, combined with ethinylestradiol (EE) 35 μg, is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe acne related to androgen-sensitivity (with or without seborrhea) and/or hirsutism, in women of reproductive age.

What type of pill is Althea?

Cyproterone acetate + Ethinylestradiol (ALTHEA) is a combined low-dose oral contraceptive pill with anti-androgenic properties. It decreases sebum secretion during acne breakouts and hair growth.

Why is cyproterone banned in the US?

Notably, although cyproterone has been used internationally for many years, it is not available in the US due to rare case reports of hepatotoxicity in men receiving high doses for prostate cancer (9).

Is Androcur safe?

Common: Direct hepatic toxicity, including jaundice, hepatitis and hepatic failure has been observed in patients treated with Androcur. At dosages of 100 mg and above, cases with fatal outcome have also been reported. Most reported fatal cases were in men with advanced carcinoma of the prostate.

Are Lady pills safe?

The birth control pill is a safe and effective method of birth control. Most young women who take the Pill have none to very few side effects. The side effects that some women have while on the Pill include: irregular menstrual bleeding (more common with the mini-pill)

What contraceptive pill is best?

Consider these common combination birth control pill brands as options when comparing pills for pricing and side effects:

  • Mircette (Mircette coupons | Mircette details)
  • Natazia (Natazia coupons)
  • Nordette.
  • Lo Ovral.
  • Ortho-Novum.
  • Ortho Tri-Cyclen.
  • Yaz (Yaz coupons | Yaz details)
  • Yasmin (Yasmin coupons | Yasmin details)


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