Key facts of Desogestrel treatment

• Oral use only contraceptive
• Daily mini pill
• Recommended for people who smoke and are 35 years and beyond
• No taking a break in between the packets
• Suitable for women who have migraine with aura

Can I buy a Desogestrel pill online in the UK? Yes, you can buy the mini pill from online pharmacies such as Ashcroft Pharmacy, a UK-registered online pharmacy service, where you can buy Desogestrel mini-pills at right price.

What is desogestrel and what is it used for?

Desogestrel, a synthetic progestin similar to the hormone progesterone, is an oral contraceptive (birth control pill) commonly known as a mini pill.

It's designed to prevent ovulation (egg release), in other words, it will help prevent unwanted pregnancy. This progesterone-only pill contains 75 micrograms of Desogestrel as the active ingredient.

The mini pill is more than 99% effective when used correctly. Smokers over 35 years old are safe to take the Desogestrel contraceptive pill. If a combined pill doesn't work for you Desogestrel is a better alternative.

Desogestrel effectiveness

Destrogestrel pill has a 99% success rate when taken correctly. In an average of 1 year,1 out of 100 women get pregnant after using progesterone-only pills.

The pill is recommended for women with heavy periods. It helps in reducing symptoms of heavy periods and stops your periods completely.

Mini pills remain active for 12 hours to protect you from getting pregnant compared to traditional progesterone-only pills that remain active for only 3 hours.

Destrogestrel contraceptive pill can be helpful for sexually active women who dislike taking treatments often.

How does Desogestrel work?

The mini pill works as the female sex hormone known as progesterone. It ensures that the progesterone hormone levels are higher.

Desogestrel contraceptive pill works in 2 ways:

1. It prevents ovulation.  Desogestrel pill prevents the eggs in your ovaries from ripening. The unripe egg cannot be released for ovulation.
2. Desogestrel pill also works by thickening the mucus around the cervix. This makes it difficult for the sperm to penetrate through the uterus preventing fertilization.

Desogestrel mini-pill alternatives 

Besides Desogestrel there are other contraceptives that you can use and protect yourself from pregnancy. Some other alternative contraceptives include;

Desogestrel vs Cerazette

Cerazette was the first branded version of progesterone-only pills. It works the same as Desogestrel and contains the same active ingredient.

Manufacturers developed Desogestrel as a generic brand due to the expiry of the Cerazette license.

Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol

Contraceptives such as Mercilon, a combined pill, contain both progesterone and ethinylestradiol. Mercilon is taken for 21 days, while Desogestrel is taken for 28 days. They both work by thickening the uterus and preventing fertilization from taking place.

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How to use the Desogestrel pill?

You should take one tablet of Desogestrel treatment at the same time every day.

Forgetting to take your pill can put you at risk of getting pregnant. If you forget to take your pill but you find that you are less than 12 hours late, take the pill immediately after you remember. Take the next pill as usual. At this point, you are not likely to get pregnant.

If you forget to take your pill but you are over 12 hours late, the tablet may not protect you from getting pregnant. You are recommended to use protective contraceptive methods such as condoms to prevent pregnancy.

Take the next dose of Desogestrel at your usual time while still using protective contraception for 7 days days.

If it's your first time taking the Desogestrel pill, wait until the beginning of your period. Take the tablet on the first day of your period. Taking the mini pill at any time after the first day of your period won't protect you from getting pregnant.

If you previously used another contraceptive method such as the combined pill or vaginal ring, take your Desogestrel pill after you have removed your vaginal ring or the last day you've taken your combined pill tablet.

Always read the patient leaflet in your Desogestrel treatment before taking your contraceptive pill.

Warnings

Who should not take Desogestrel mini-pill?

The following should not take the Desogestrel pill:

• People with heart disease
• People with liver problems 
• People taking epilepsy or HIV medications
• Pregnant women
• People with breast cancer 

Side effects of oral contraception

Side effects can often occur with oral contraception, but most of the time these effects are mild and go away with continued use of the pill. Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Sore, swollen breasts
• Spotting between periods

With more severe side effects, you should stop taking the pill and consult your doctor. These include:

• Abdominal pain
• Severe headaches
• Blurry vision
• Swelling or aching in the legs

Desogestrel side effects

Compared to the combined pill, the Desogestrel pill has milder side effects.

If you are experiencing serious side effects when using a combined pill, this progesterone-only pill is the most suitable contraceptive pill for you.

Below are the common side effects of Desogestrel:

• Headache
• Acne 
• Nausea
• Breast sensitivity
• Mood swings
• Irregular menstruation and spotting
• Low sex drive 
• Weight gain

You should stop experiencing severe side effects a few months after using the mini pill. However, if the symptoms persist consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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