Is it normal to have heavy menstrual bleeding after taking Diane-35?

Feb 08, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

After having sex with my boyfriend, I took Dian-35, but then my menstrual flow became heavier, which made me feel very uncomfortable and significantly affected my daily life. I'm worried that something might be wrong with my body. Is it normal to experience heavy menstrual bleeding after taking Dian-35?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
After taking Dian-35, menstrual flow becomes heavy and abnormal. Dian-35 is currently a contraceptive pill that is particularly beneficial for women with obesity, hirsutism, and frequent acne, helping to regulate the menstrual cycle. If Dian-35 is taken as directed, normal menstruation will occur 3–7 days after stopping the medication for one month, which is considered normal. Taking Dian-35 not only provides contraception but also acts against androgens in the body; therefore, it has a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as acne, elevated androgen levels, and androgen excess caused by polycystic ovary syndrome.