Side effects include tender breasts and irregular menstrual bleeding. It contains oestrogen and cyproterone. The oral contraceptive pill is not suitable for everyone. Cyproterone Larger doses of cyproterone i.e. 50 - 200 mg for 10 days each cycle, are combined with the oral contraceptive pill and are very effective for most women with hirsutism. Side effects include weight gain, depression, and loss of libido.
Specialist approval is required for prescription in New Zealand.
If your own body hair is causing you concern, ask your family doctor, gynaecologist, endocrinologist or dermatologist for advice.