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SECTION_START: Description Desogestrel is a non-branded progestogen-only pill, sometimes called a mini pill. When taken correctly, it&rsquo;s up to 99% effective.
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SECTION_START: Directions Take one tablet with water each day and continue the packs of 28 tablets back-to-back, without a break. Choose a time you&rsquo;ll remember, such as first thing in the morning or straight after dinner.
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SECTION_START: Warnings Talk to your doctor before using Desogestrel, if: &bull; you have ever had breast cancer &bull; you have liver cancer &bull; you have ever had a thrombosis &bull; you have diabetes &bull; you live with epilepsy &bull; you have tuberculosis &bull; you have high blood pressure &bull; you have, or have had chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, particularly of the face); if so, avoid too much exposure to the sun or ultraviolet radiation+Y3
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SECTION_START: Ingredients The active substance is: desogestrel (75 microgram) Other ingredients depend on the specific manufacturer.
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SECTION_START: FAQ Can you take Desogestrel and HRT? Desogestrel can be used as a form of contraception when using HRT.
Is Desogestrel the same as Cerazette and Cerelle? Yes, Desogestrel is a generic, non-branded version of Cerazette and Cerelle. These pills contain the active ingredient desogestrel and work in the same way to protect you against unplanned pregnancy.
Does Desogestrel cause weight gain? Weight gain is listed as a common side effect for the progestogen-only pill and some women report that taking the contraceptive pill affects their weight.It is reported that less than one in 10 women could experience weight gain with a POP that contains desogestrel
Taking Desogestrel with other medicines You should be able to take Desogestrel alongside most other medicines. But it&rsquo;s always important to let us know which prescription, over-the-counter medicines, and any recreational drugs you are taking so we can make sure Desogestrel is right for you. SECTION_END: FAQ

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