Question 1

please describe the medication: levonorgestrel?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel: Levonorgestrel is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse (sex without any method of birth control or with a birth control method that failed or was not used properly [e.g., a condom that slipped or broke or birth control pills that were not taken as scheduled]). This medication is to be used as an emergency contraceptive or backup in case regular birth control fails.

Question 2

are levonorgestrel and desogestrel the same?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

how long do the side effects of levonorgestrel last for?

Accepted Answer

Brief: If you are taking a birth control pill with this in it , it is out of your system within days of stopping the pill.

Question 4

how long does the side effects of 0.75 levonorgestrel lasts?

Accepted Answer

0.75 levonorgestrel: 0.75 levonorgestrel is the active ingredient in Plan B emergency contraception.  It can alter the menstrual cycle for 1-2 cycles.  Other side effects lasting several days after taking levonorgestrel include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness.

Question 5

what is the difference between levonorgestrel vs desogestrel?

Accepted Answer

Not much : These are simply two different forms of the hormone progesterone. Clinically the differences for the person taking it are undetectable.

Question 6

i there a difference between plan b and the generic brand levonorgestrel tablets?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The brand name and generic should work the same way.  The generic will likely just cost you less money!

Question 7

how severe are side effects of levonorgestrel 1.5mg on average, can i go to work? how long shall i expect side effects to last?

Accepted Answer

You only know!: What ever you read are guidelines. The effects in any given individual vary. It's the patient's own experience that counts. What all we can say is that this is the "usual"usual" thing or time that may happen and if something out of the usual happens that's distressing you contact us. No guarantees of perfection, but we're here to help you get thru it.

Question 8

need a prescription for levonorgestrel ?

Accepted Answer

So call your doc: You have posted on the HT public information site where volunteer docs offer to answer health questions. We don't offer to treat anyone. Medical boards require a doc have an established relationship, records, exam and vital signs to treat anyone. Failure to do this can result in loss or restriction of license. You are welcome to post questions as needed, but call your established doc for meds.

Question 9

what are the causes of the mirena (levonorgestrel) failing?

Accepted Answer

Misplacement: Initial misplacement or later displacement are the two most common reasons for failure. Mirena, (levonorgestrel) like any other contraceptive method, has a failure rate that is fortunately very small.

Question 10

i have had mirena (levonorgestrel) inserted and am having issues ?

Accepted Answer

What issues?: After an iud is inserted, it can take 3-6 months for the side effects to stabilize. For most of us, this reliable, carefree method of birth control is worth the initial suffering. But if you have fever, abdominal pain, or abnormal/foul discharge, i'd be worried about infection, and i'd see a doc. If it's just cramps, Ibuprofen and a heating pad can help. Mood changes and acne usually get better.

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