A 29-year-old member asked:
Is desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control effective?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
If taken properly: But i never write for that one, i put my pts on lower dose pills which are safer and less cahnce wt gain , bloating, blood clots , I use 10-25 mcg estrogen in teh pills i write.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control--is it good?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Not my 1st choice: I do not like that pill, and it has 30mcg of estrogen and it is 21 days. There are many pills that have less estrogen which is better- less chance for estrogen related side effects. My number one pill i prescribe is loloestin, it only has 10 mcg estrogen which is safer and it has 24 active pills and then 2 estrogen pills so only 2 placebo pills , so you get lighter periods and less chance of a cys.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
How long does it take desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control to start working?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
After one month: After one month of continuous use unless you started the Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) on days 1 through 3 of your menses. Under that condition it usually works the first month. To be safe, use a"backup" barrier method of contraception during the first month of any pill use.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
How soon after starting desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control can I have unprotected sex?
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Dr. Andrew Silvermananswered
Fertility Medicine 51 years experience
Unprotected sex: How soon after starting Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control can I have unprotected sex? Everyone is biologically different, but the safe suggestion is to use a back method of contraception the first month when starting bcp's. I admit that it is somewhat inconvenient, and maybe unnecessary for most women, but it will prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What are the possible side effects of the birth control pill desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel)?
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Dr. Renee Harrisanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
The same: All hormonal contraceptives carry the same risks, primarily would be increasing slightly the risk of a blood clot in a blood vessel. These risks are higher in smokers, especially over 35yo, and those people with hereditary blood clotting abnormalities.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How long does it take apri desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birthcontrol to start being effective?
Dr. Adam Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Depends on start dat: If you start it the sunday after your period starts, it will be effective immediately (that cycle). If you start it an any other time, it won't be eff... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Is desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) effective for endometriosis?
Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
Can be, for pain: For treatment of pelvic pain surgery is helpful but many women get excellent results with medications. For fertility purposes surgical treatment or, ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How does desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) help supress ovarian cyst?
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Hormonal: Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) contains estrogen. When you take the pill, the estrogen in the pill decreases the need for estrogen produ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
What the contraceptive pills dose not contain desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) ?
Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Desogen=Desogestrel: These pills contain Desogestrel (Desogen): APRI, CAZIANT, CESIA, CYCLESSA, DESOGEN, (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) MIRCETTE, ORTHO-CEPT, RECLIPSE... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
I stopped taking my bc desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) and i'm having a lot of thin white discharge. What is causing this? On bc i had vag.Dryness now a lot of discharge.
Dr. Timothy Raichleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Probably normal: While on birth control pills, estrogen levels are decreased thus leading to vaginal dryness. Now that your ovaries are producing more estrogen, the d... Read More
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