Diane-35® is an oral birth control medication that comes in tablet form. Diane-35® contains a combination of Estrogen and Progesterone hormones which influence the body’s ability to get pregnant. Cyproterone is the Progestin (synthetic progesterone) and Ethinyl Estradiol is the Estrogen used in Diane-35®.
Diane
is sold under various brand names like
Diane-35, Dianette, Elleacnelle and Estelle-35.
Diane-35® is mainly used as a birth control medication. However it is also used to treat acne and hair growth issues in women and in in teenagers. Some common issues include Hirsutism and Alopecia. Hirsutism is the term used to explain male pattern hair growth in women. Most of the time, this hair growth is unwanted. Using Diane-35® can help stem the growth by controlling the hormones behind the condition. Androgenetical Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, it is severe and can even result in the woman losing all her hair. Acne Vulgaris is, well, simply known as Acne.
Like all medications and methods of birth control, Diane® can cause side effects. Some Diane® side effects are unpleasant and uncomfortable but are not serious. You should however, contact your doctor and explain the side effects that you are experiencing. Most likely the doctor will tell you to continue treatment unless the symptoms become unbearable.
Diane® side effects include changes to the body and breasts. You may experience tension and soreness in the breasts, breast enlargement and changes in body weight. Sometimes women also feel a change is their sex drive. Vaginal side effects of taking Diane® include inter-menstrual bleeding and changes in vaginal secretions.
The most common Diane® side effects are headaches, nausea, stomach aches and vomiting. Some women may feel a change in their moods and become depressed. Taking Diane® birth control can also cause high blood pressure. If you wear contact lenses the Diane® birth control can cause your eyes to dry and become irritated. Most of the time this is very mild but women who wear contact lenses might find that their tolerance level for contact lenses goes down. When using Diane® some women may experience changes to their skin tone and might get pigmented spots on their face (this is known as Chloasma).
Like with all medicines it is possible to experience an allergic reaction from taking Diane®. Symptoms of allergic reactions includes, tightness in the chest with difficulty breathing, hives, rashes, swelling of the face or lips. If you experience any of these symptoms then contact your doctor or an emergency physician urgently.
Do not use Diane® if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. It can harm your baby. You should also not use Diane when breastfeeding for the same reason.
If you have used Diane® in the past and experienced some bad side effects then consult with your doctor about taking Diane® before you start treatment again. If you have a sensitivity to any of the ingredients than it is advised not to take Diane®.
Diane® is not suitable for use in women who suffer from severe liver disorders and liver tumors, diabetes mellitus, sickle-cell anemia, endometriosis, breast cancer or any hormone dependent cancers or vaginal/uterine bleeding irregular conditions. Women who suffer from migraines accompanied by focal neurological symptoms should also reconsider taking Diane®.
If you have hereditary benign hyperbilirubinemia or hemostasis with a tendency to thrombosis or any vascular complications then you should not take Diane®.
Taking Diane when you have lipid metabolism disturbances, pancreatitis accompanied by severe hypertriglyceridemia or a history of these health problems then taking Diane® can be dangerous for you.
If you suffer from the following conditions then you can take Diane but only under strict and regular supervision. This is to make sure that your body reacts well to the Diane birth control and does not interfere or have adverse effects on the other conditions that you are suffering from:
Diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, varicose veins, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, porphyria, tetany and rheumatic chorea.
Diane® birth control does not protect from STD’s (sexually transmitted diseases).
Diane® can interact with other medications, vitamins and supplements. It’s important to let your doctor know about all the other drugs that you are taking to make sure there are no drug interactions.
The effectiveness of Diane® is specifically affected by microsomal liver enzymes inductors, some antibiotics and some anti-diabetic drugs.
Sometimes Diane® is not a good choice for people with previous medical conditions. Your doctor can advise you on all the benefits and risks of taking Diane®, and more importantly will confirm that it is suitable for you to take – before you start taking it.
The information about Diane® on this site is purely educational; it does not replace a doctor’s consultation.