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Is Continued Use Of Althea Pills Advisable?

Hi good day Ive been using althea pills as contraceptives for about 4 years and it has a good effect o my skin. Now that my husband is away from me and i am not sexually active can I use althea pills for my skin and for regularization of my menstruation? I already stop taking it for 4 months. can i continue taking althea pills? Thank you!

posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2015

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Zubayer Alam's Response

Hi,

Althea contains cyproterone, acetate and ethinyl estradiol which is a combined low dose contraceptive pill. It is also known as beauty pill. For its androgenic properties, it can control of acne by decreasing sebum production and excessive hair growth or hirsutism. This pill can be taken anytime when you want or when you need.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General & Family Physician

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Is Continued Use Of Althea Pills Advisable?

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