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My Chemist Plusoffers the best place to buy Desogestrel 75mg mini pill with next day delivery available within the UK. To purchase Desogestrel, you will need a prescription, which is available through our free online consultation service. Each item you purchase will sent via secure and discreet packaging to ensure that you receive your medicine in a complete and efficient manner.
What is Desogestrel?
There are two types of hormone contraceptives
- The combined pill (also known as the pill) which contains two types of female sex hormones – oestrogen and progestogen.
- The progestogen only pill (also known as POP) which does not contain oestrogen.
Desogestrel is a form of progestogen only pill which contains a small amount of the female sex hormone called desogestrel. Most POPS work by preventing the sperm cells from entering the womb but don’t always prevent the egg from ripening, the main function of the combined pill. Desogestrel differs from other Pops as the dose prevents the egg from ripening meaning it is a highly effective form of contraception.
How does Desogestrel work?
This mini pill works to prevent pregnancy in three different ways:
- Desogestrel works mainly by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg each month (ovulation)
- It Increases the thickness of the natural mucus at the neck of the womb, making it more difficult for sperm to travel from the vagina into the womb
- thinning of the womb lining (endometrium), making it more difficult for any successfully fertilised eggs to implant there.
How to take Desogestrel
Each strip of Desogestrel contains 28 tablets which is a 4 -week supply.
- Take the tablet each day at about the same time- Swallow the tablet wholewith water
Desogestrel is like other minipills that contain desogestrel 75 micrograms; these include Cerelle, Zelleta and Feanolla.
Desogestrel 75 Micrograms
Desogestrel 75 Micrograms is currently the only available amount of this medication which can be purchased through My Chemist Plusby completing an online consultation form.
There are two options available which include:
- Three months of Desogestrel 75mg (84 tablets)
- Six months of Desogestrel 75mg (160 tablets)
Desogestrel and Cerazette
Desogestrel and Cerazette both contain the same ingredients though some people report that they have experienced better results on one more than another. Some people suffer from migraines on one of the pills but find they clear up when they switch to the other. The main difference between the two pills is the cost.
Desogestrel Progestogen Only Pill
Further information on Desogestrel only pill includes:
- If it is taken reliably and correctly, it is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
- If taken only typically, the effective chance is lowered to 92%.
- The pill must be taken every day, with no breaks in-between packs.
- The pill must be taken at the same time every day.
- If you experience vomiting or diarrhoea when taking the pill, it may not work correctly.
- Certain other medicines, if taken together with the pill, may affect its effectiveness.
- The pill on its own doesn’t protect you from sexually transmitted infections, so the use of a condom with the pill is recommended.
For more information about Progestogen only pills, click here.
Desogestrel Ethinyl Estradiol
Desogestrel Ethinyl Estradiol is a combination birth control pill which contains female hormones which work by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries. This occurs by changing the way in which the cervical mucus and uterine lining works, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for any fertilised eggs to attach to the uterus.
Desogestrel Side Effects
As with any medication side effects can occur when taking Desogestrel but these do not affect everyone. If you experience any of the side effects, or these become severe or persistent, please consult your doctor.
Common side effects include:
- Mood changes includingfeeling depressed
- Decreased sexual drive
- Headache
- Nausea
- Desogestrel Acne
- Breast pain
- Irregular or no periods/Desogestrel Pill Bleeding
- Weight increase
Uncommon side effects include:
- Infection of the vagina
- Difficulties in wearing contact lenses
- Vomiting
- Hair loss
- Painful periods
- Ovarian cysts
- Tiredness
Rare side effects include:
- Skin conditions such as: rash, hives, painful blur/red skin lumps
You should immediately see a doctor if you experience any of the follow symptoms:
- swollen tongue, face or pharynx
- difficulty swallowing
- hives
- difficulty breathing.
Who shouldn’t take Desogestrel?
Desogestrel can be taken by majority of women including those who cannot take oestrogen- containing contraceptives.
It may not suitable for women with:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding that hasn’t been investigated by a doctor.
- Breast cancer or a history of breast cancer- your doctor may say you can take Cerazette if you have been free of cancer for five years and you don’t want to use non-hormonal methods of contraception.
- Liver cancer or severe liver cirrhosis.
- Serious arterial disease, e.g. that has caused a stroke, angina or heart attack.
- Rare metabolic disorders called acute porphyria’s.
Please read the leaflet provided with the pills or consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you want more information about possible side effects.
Alternatives to Desogestrel Tablets
Alternatives to Desogestrel Tablets include the following:
- Cerazette
- Norgeston
- Cerelle
The mini pill
The progestogen only pill (POP) works to prevent pregnancy by thickening the mucus in the cervix to stop sperm reaching the egg and the desogestrel pill helps to stop ovulation. The pills contain the hormone progestogen and do not contain oestrogen.
It is advised to take the pill at the same time every day (with no break between packs of pill) to form a routine, otherwise there is a risk of pregnancy, particularly if you miss a pill or vomit or have severe diarrhoea. Please note that some medicines can affect the efficiency of the pill so you should consult your doctor before taking any other tablets.
The progestogen only pill is suitable for women who are unable to use contraception than contains oestrogen. It is also suitable for women over 35 and who smoke.
Please note that your periods may stop or become lighter, irregular or more frequent.
Side effects can include:
- spotty skin
- breast tenderness
These side effects should clear up within a few months.
Please note that the pill does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) so you would require a condom to protect against this.
How to take the progestogen-only pill
There are 2 different types of progestogen-only pill:
- 3-hour progestogen-only pill – this must be taken within 3 hours of the same time each day
- 12-hour progestogen-only pill (desogestrel progestogen-only pill) – this must be taken within 12 hours of the same time each day.
You can start the progestogen-only pill at any time in your menstrual cycle. If you begin taking it on day 1 to 5 of your menstrual cycle (the first 5 days of your period) it will begin working immediately and you will be protected against pregnancy and will not require additional contraception.
If you experience a short menstrual cycle, you will require additional contraception (such as condoms) until the pill has been taken for 2 days.
If you begin the progestogen only pill on any other days of your cycle, you will not be protected from pregnancy immediately and will require additional contraception until the pill has been taken for 2 days.
After having a baby
If you have just had a baby, you can begin the progestogen only pill on day 21 after the birth and you will be protected against pregnancy immediately.
What to do if you miss a pill
If you miss one of the progestogen only pills, what you should do will depend on if you are less than 3 or less than 12 hours late taking the pill (depending on the pill you take).
- take the late pill as soon as you remember, andtake the remaining pills as normal, even if that means taking 2 pills on the same day.
Risks
The progestogen-only pill is a very safe option of contraception however as with the combined contraceptive pill, there are some risks but for most women the benefits outweigh the potential risks
These risks include:
- Ovarian cysts- Some women can develop fluid-filled cysts on their ovaries. These are not dangerous and don’t usually need to be removed.The cysts usually disappear without treatment. In many cases, the cysts don’t cause symptoms, although some women experience pelvic pain.
- Breast cancer- There is ongoing research between the link to breast cancer and the progestogen only pill. There is not enough evidence to confirm that the pill will not increase the risk of breast cancer but if there is an increased risk, it is likely to be very minimal and will disappear with time after you stop taking the pill
Doctors do not believe that using the progestogen-only pill is likely to increase the risk in women who have close relatives who have had breast cancer.