Drospirenone exhibits antimineralocorticoid and antiandrogenic properties, unlike any other progestin available in oral contraceptives. |
The effect of two combined oral contraceptives containing either drospirenone or cyproterone acetate on acne and seborrhea. |
Both pills use a newer type of progesterone hormone called drospirenone in combination with estrogen. |
The progestins drospirenone and desogestrel minimize the androgenic side effects but increase the risks of blood clots and are thus not first line. |