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A 20-year-old female asked:
I started taking the birth control pill desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) in april on july 13 decided to go off of it to conceive. how long before i ovulate normally?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stephen Pappachenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
A full cycle: The half-life of many such regimens is a matter of days.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Im on doryx for acne can I start desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control?
A Verified Doctoranswered
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Doryx (doxycycline): This is antibiotic, Doxycycline commonly prescribed for inflamed, infected acne. It does not prevent Acne with long term use. Why are you starting bir... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control--is it good?
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... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Is desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) birth control effective?
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 est... Read More
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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?
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 co... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How many desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) pills do I have to take before I can start having unprotected sex?
Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
A couple: Once you are on birth control pills for a couple of days, you can be considered protected.
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Last updated Sep 4, 2013
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