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2017-05-21 17:54:48
Hello..I am a PCOS patient..I am taking Macleod Elestra (Cyproterone acetate 2mg,ethinylestradiol 0.035mg)..Can I use this medicine as a contraceptive as well..? And how does this medicine works both as a pcos medicine and contraceptive..? How much effective is this medicine if pcos patient like me use this as a contraceptive and do my partner need to use a condom to avoid unwanted pregnancy..?
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It helps with the pcos and it is a contraceptive pill so your partner does not need to use any condoms if you take your pills properly .it has v low failure rate .

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