Gestra-35 is the fusion of Cyproterone Acetate & Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets which is a combination medicine used to treat the various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) like excessive hair growth, irregular periods, and acne. Along with it, it’s also used as a contraceptive and therefore one must avoid taking any other contraceptive pill. Those women who are having the problem of Polycystic ovarian syndrome have high levels of a male hormone which is called androgens and they become the cause of the irregular menstrual cycles or commonly called periods.
Having the imbalance of this issue can cause some other issues also such as excessive hair growth, acne. The balance of the hormone is regulated by using Cyproterone Acetate & Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets and accordingly it helps in regulating the issue of periods. After that, the issue of excessive hair growth and acne is also solved. Cyproterone from this medicine works by blocking the overproduction of the hormone called androgens in the ovaries. Then Ethinyl Estradiol works by increasing the effectiveness of Cyproterone by reducing the number of androgens in the blood.
Uses of Cyproterone Acetate & Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Cyproterone Acetate & Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets are a very effective remedy to get rid of the issue which women face due to the increase in the level of the hormone called androgens.
- It reduces the excessive hair growth that may be there due to an increase in the level of the hormone called androgen.
- They regularize the menstrual cycle in PCOS and help in easing other related symptoms also.
- It also aids in relieving various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).
- Used as a birth control pill in order to prevent pregnancy in women.
- It also treats various androgen-dependent conditions in women like acne breakout, scalp hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
- Mostly it is used as a treatment of severe acne in those women who haven’t responded to any other treatment.
Side Effects Of Cyproterone Acetate & Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Cyproterone Acetate & Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets may cause some side effects which tend to go away with time as the body starts to adjust itself with time but a doctor’s attention should be applied towards the situation if the side effects don’t go away with time.
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Weight gain
Directions For Use
- They can be taken with or without food but it must be tried to take them with a meal or after having a meal.
- Taking them at the same time every day will help the individual to remember the doses and it will also make sure that the individual is taking them regularly.
- The duration of the whole treatment and the dose will be directed by the doctor and accordingly, all the instructions should be followed.
- Swallow the tablets as a whole and don’t try to chew or break them.
- They are used for a continuous period of 21 days without any break and then a break is suggested which will be decided by the concerned doctor.
Safety Precautions
- This medicine is a contraceptive, and as a result, any other contraceptive pill should not be taken along with them.
- Complete the whole course and don’t skip any dose as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine and it may allow the symptoms to come back easily.
- The consumption of alcohol isn’t suggested while using this medicine as it may cause some other problems to arise.
- Let the doctor know if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding as it can cause some issues in that case.
- Smoking cigarettes while using this medicine isn’t suggested as it may cause the chances of facing heart-related issues.