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Can you take Dianette without a break? Exploring continuous use

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Dianette, also known as co-cyprindiol, is a combined hormonal medication primarily prescribed for severe acne and hirsutism in women that hasn't responded to other treatments. The standard regimen involves a 21-day pill cycle followed by a 7-day break, but many patients wonder, "Can you take Dianette without a break?". While the combined contraceptive pill can be taken continuously, doing so with Dianette is an off-label practice with specific considerations and risks that must be discussed with a doctor.