When does the second box of Diane-35 start to have contraceptive effects?
If there is no missed dose when taking the second box of Diane-35, it still has contraceptive effect. It is essential to avoid missed doses during the medication period of Diane-35, as it can easily lead to irregular bleeding and affect contraceptive effectiveness.
Diane-35 is an estrogen-progestin preparation, mainly composed of cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol, and it is also an oral short-acting contraceptive. It can regulate female hormone imbalances, such as excessive androgen, polycystic ovary syndrome, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, female androgenetic alopecia, hirsutism, etc. It should be taken from the first day of menstruation or from the second to fifth day of the menstrual cycle, taking one tablet every day without interruption for 21 consecutive days. By taking it regularly, the success rate of contraception can reach 99%. For the treatment of acne and seborrheic dermatitis, it usually takes three to six months of adjustment. However, Diane-35 has adverse reactions such as liver and kidney damage, and is not suitable for women over 40 years old, or those with high blood viscosity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.