The pill - your questions answered

As I have developed spots on my face my GP prescribed Dianette for a trial period of six months. I have been taking it for a week now but my breasts are sore and swollen and I have sore eyes and problems focusing. Should I discontinue Dianette and contact my GP regarding the breast tenderness or is it a normal 'symptom' and will it settle down?
smskar

A: Your symptoms may well be due to the Dianette as we all respond differently to drugs. You need to see your doctor as soon as possible for advice on what to do - without risking unplanned pregnancy by stopping the pill suddenly. Bear in mind that you can have very low thyroid levels and still be declared 'normal' in the UK. If you have symptoms of excess hair, slowing down, feeling the cold, weight gain etc, you may need your thyroid checked again. The T4 replacement therapy is unlikely to have affected your hair growth - you are probably one of the one-in-four women who are unusually sensitive to 'normal' female levels of testosterone hormone. If this is the case, Dianette will help but it depends on whether your GP is happy for you to continue with it.