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Desogen is a single phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's health and pregnancy drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Single phase contraceptive

Brands

Mircette • Orthocept

Generic Drug

Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Abdominal pain
Breast pain
Mask of pregnancy
Weight changes
Emotional instability
Emotional problems

Treats

Acne
Condition
Endometriosis
Condition
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Condition
Cystic acne
Condition

Related questions

A 42-year old asked:

Effects when you stop taking desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel)?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are your experiences with desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

Sudden mood swings and depression a few months after being on apri/desogen/reclipsen. Is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Is desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) effective for endometriosis?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Switched from desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) to generic apri. Are there any differences?

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A 20-year old female asked:

I stopped desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) after 3 months July 13. now i have light pink discharge that turned brown then red but only a little. I'm on CD16. What's going on?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

How many desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) pills do i have to take before i can start having unprotected sex?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I stopped desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) and got my withdrawal bleed and it lasted for 5 days. Two weeks later I'm bleeding again. Is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old asked:

Is taking reclipsen/desogen birth control good to treat acne?

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Terrible cramps a possible side effect of desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old female asked:

I was on the depo shot then changed to desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) but stopped due to nausea so how long should bleeding last?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control--is it good?

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A 29-year old asked:

Is desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control effective?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

How does desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) help supress ovarian cyst?

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A 29-year old asked:

How long does it take desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control to start working?

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A 47-year old asked:

What are the effects when you stop taking desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it safe to switch my birthcontrol from ortho evera to desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel)?

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A 34-year old asked:

What will be the effect on my periods if I am changing from loestrin 24 to desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I took desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) for 3 months then stopped. I had regular cycles before birth control, how long until I ovulate?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

Ended desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) in July and 3 weeks later got my natural period. Does this mean I have good natural fertility? My chances of becoming pregnant soon?

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A 38-year old asked:

How soon after starting desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control can i have unprotected sex?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I am taking the birth control pill "desogen" . If I happen to get pregnant on the pill, will it cause me to have an abortion....

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A 43-year old asked:

Can U use desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control to treat acne?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Will desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control pills help with pcos? Or what might help?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

Mild cramping, a tender lower abdomen, tired and nauseous/hungry at the same time with no fever. I stopped desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) about 2 1/2 wks ago, whats going on?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

What oral contraceptive requires 2 pills per day?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

When will you stop taking oral contraceptive pills?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

How are you supposed to get the oral contraceptive pill?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 27-year old female asked:

is taking oral contraceptive pills is a reason for depression?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

How do you know if you are taking a strong enough dose of an oral contraceptive?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

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