Taking both spironolactone and the pill can increase effectiveness. This combination has another advantage. It's essential to use birth control while taking spironolactone. If you get pregnant while taking spironolactone, your baby can have serious birth defects.

Does spironolactone keep you from getting pregnant?

Thyroid medication. Your GP will work with you to get the balance of this medication right, as too much or too little can reduce your chances of conceiving. Spironolactone, a diuretic used to treat swelling (oedema). Your fertility should return to normal about two months after you stop taking it.

Does spironolactone affect female hormones?

Spironolactone is currently being used in dermatology as an antiandrogen or anti-male hormone therapy for the treatment of acne, diffuse hair loss in females, and hirsutism. This drug has a minor estrogen effect on the scalp, hair, skin and body.