Q: 1/22/13 took hcg beta result <1. should i restest? lmp 1/3/13 but slightly different. on mircette (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) + condoms. last date of sexual activity - 12/23/12

It sounds like : A very low probability event. You have had a blood test and used 2 forms of contraception. I agree with being vigilant about unplanned pregnancy but you may be a bit over worried. Menses can be a bit different from time to time on the pill.

Q: can different brands of desogestrel affect you differently?

Depends: on the dosing of desogestrel and the estrogen part of the pill which is ethinyl estradiol. Without knowing the specifics of your symptoms, difficult to present a general answer

Q: what medicine/pills can i use to replace cerazette? i cant find this pill here in usa and my pills are finishing..

Cerazette =: "minipill " is a progestin-only birth control pill. It will need to be prescribed for you.

Q: with the cerazette 7-day rule, does that mean you are protected at the time you take the seventh pill, or the eighth one?

Unclear: I think you are asking how long one has to take birth control pills before you can rely on it without back up birth control. Inside the package insertion on all pills is a chart that provides guidance. If you start the pills immediately after your period then you can rely on them. If you have started at some other time then 2 weeks is a good general rule.

Q: hi, ive been on cerazette contreceptive pill for around 5 months now, but 3 wks late. took a test 2 wks ago said negative. please help! ?

Can be normal: If taking the pill reliably for an extended period of time, a woman can stop having periods. But use another pregnancy test.

Q: are levonorgestrel and desogestrel the same?

No: no, they are 2 different types of progestins (often found in birth control pills)

Q: can i get a prescription on cerazette in usa?

See below: Desogestrel, sold under the brand names Cerazette and Mircette among many others, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills for women. Talk to your gynecologist as better choices may be available. Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 1

i have a pack of cerazette that is over 2 years old, how safe is it to use after a break?

Accepted Answer

It is probably: safe. Drugs lose their potency a lot longer after their expiration date. But do you want to risk it??

Question 2

in uk is cerelle desogestrel 75mg pop all the same as the generics gp refuses to repeat rx for cerelle and will only provide desogestrel generic ,safe

Accepted Answer

Cerelle: Cerelle is the brand name for Desogestrel. If the generic brand you are getting is also Desogestrel then it is the same drug and would be a safe alternative.

Question 3

i'm on the pill (desogestrel) if i take boots brand carb control, can it affect my pill? 
will i still have safe sex? or is there a risk of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Will not affect: It will not affect your birth control. These type of supplement generally do not lead to weight loss as advertised either.

Question 4

1/22/13 took hcg beta result <1.  should i restest? lmp 1/3/13 but slightly different. on mircette (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) + condoms. last date of sexual activity - 12/23/12

Accepted Answer

It sounds like : A very low probability event.  You have had a blood test and used 2 forms of contraception.  I agree with being vigilant about unplanned pregnancy but you may be a bit over worried.  Menses can be a bit different from time to time on the pill.

Question 5

can different brands of desogestrel affect you differently?

Accepted Answer

Depends: on the dosing of desogestrel and the estrogen part of the pill which is ethinyl estradiol. Without knowing the specifics of your symptoms, difficult to present a general answer

Question 6

what medicine/pills can i use to replace cerazette? i cant find this pill here in usa and my pills are finishing..

Accepted Answer

Cerazette =: "minipill " is a  progestin-only birth control pill. It will need to be prescribed for you.

Question 7

with the cerazette 7-day rule, does that mean you are protected at the time you take the seventh pill, or the eighth one?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: I think you are asking how long one has to take birth control pills before you can rely on it without back up birth control. Inside the package insertion on all pills is a chart that provides guidance. If you start the pills immediately after your period then you can rely on them. If you have started at some other time then 2 weeks is a good general rule.

Question 8

hi, ive been on cerazette contreceptive pill for around 5 months now, but 3 wks late. took a test 2 wks ago said negative. please help! ?

Accepted Answer

Can be normal: If taking the pill reliably for an extended period of time, a woman can stop having periods.  But use another pregnancy test.

Question 9

are levonorgestrel and desogestrel the same?

Accepted Answer

No: no, they are 2 different types of progestins (often found in birth control pills)

Question 10

can i get a prescription on cerazette in usa?

Accepted Answer

See below: Desogestrel, sold under the brand names Cerazette and Mircette among many others, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills for women. Talk to your gynecologist as better choices may be available.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

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How safe cerazette after expiry date

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I have a pack of cerazette that is over 2 years old, how safe is it to use after a break?

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In uk is cerelle desogestrel 75mg pop all the same as the generics gp refuses to repeat rx for cerelle and will only provide desogestrel generic ,safe

A member asked:

I'm on the pill (desogestrel) if i take boots brand carb control, can it affect my pill? will i still have safe sex? or is there a risk of pregnancy?

A member asked:

1/22/13 took hcg beta result <1. should i restest? lmp 1/3/13 but slightly different. on mircette (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) + condoms. last date of sexual activity - 12/23/12

A member asked:

Can different brands of desogestrel affect you differently?

A member asked:

What medicine/pills can i use to replace cerazette? i cant find this pill here in usa and my pills are finishing..

A member asked:

With the cerazette 7-day rule, does that mean you are protected at the time you take the seventh pill, or the eighth one?

A member asked:

Hi, ive been on cerazette contreceptive pill for around 5 months now, but 3 wks late. took a test 2 wks ago said negative. please help! ?

A member asked:

Are levonorgestrel and desogestrel the same?

A member asked:

Can i get a prescription on cerazette in usa?

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