What type of pill is Desomono?
What type of pill is Desomono?
About progestogen-only contraceptive tablets
| Type of medicine | Progestogen-only contraceptive |
|---|---|
| Used for | Contraception (preventing pregnancy) |
| Also called | Containing desogestrel; Aizea®, Cerelle®, Cerazette®, Desomono®, Desorex®, Feanolla®, Zelleta®, Containing norethisterone; Noriday® Containing levonorgestrel; Norgeston® |
Is Cerazette a good pill?
As a result, Cerazette is a highly effective contraceptive. In contrast to the combined pill, Cerazette can be used by women who do not tolerate oestrogens and by women who are breast feeding. A disadvantage is that vaginal bleeding may occur at irregular intervals during the use of Cerazette.
Does Cerazette pill cause weight gain?
They won’t make you gain weight on your own, but they can affect your appetite. These effects will vary from person to person. The majority of people who experience appetite changes will have an increased appetite, but for some people, they may have a smaller appetite and therefore they may actually lose weight.
Is there a difference between Cerazette and desogestrel?
Cerazette is a brand name for desogestrel 75 microgram tablets. It can be taken by most women, including breastfeeding mothers, heavy smokers and those with high blood pressure, migraine or a risk of blood clots.
Which is the best mini pill?
If you’ve recently given birth and are breastfeeding, the best pill for you is the mini pill as you can start taking it straight away. We recommend Cerazette or Cerelle when starting a mini pill, as it has a 12 hour window for missed pills, so it can be easier to use than other mini pills with a 3 hour window.
Is Cerazette a 3 hour or 12 hour pill?
Cerazette and the generic form, Cerelle, have a 12-hour window and other pills have a three-hour window. Your periods may change in a way that does not suit you. They may become irregular, light, more frequent, last longer or stop altogether.
Which brand of mini pill is best?
Do side effects of Cerazette go away?
Most women will not experience any side effects on Cerazette, but some report irregular bleeding – this usually settles within 3 months. Other side effects can include headaches, acne, feeling sick, mood swings, and breast sensitivity.
How quickly does Cerazette work?
How long does Cerazette take to work? If you start taking Cerazette between days 1 and 5 of your cycle, you will be protected against pregnancy straight away. If you start taking it after day 6 of your cycle, you will need to use protection for 48 hours before you are protected.
Are all the pills in Cerazette the same?
Taking Cerazette Cerazette is an everyday pill, which should be taken on a continuous basis. All of the tablets contained in the blister pack have the same dose of hormone.
What are the side effects of taking Cerazette?
What are the side effects of Cerazette? Most women will not experience any side effects on Cerazette, but some report irregular bleeding – this usually settles within 3 months. Other side effects can include headaches, acne, feeling sick, mood swings, and breast sensitivity.
Do you still ovulate on Cerazette?
The desogestrel pill (a 12-hour pill, such as Cerazette) stops ovulation in 97% of menstrual cycles. This means that if you’re using a 12-hour progestogen-only pill, you won’t release an egg in 97 cycles out of 100.
Can you get pregnant from missing one Cerazette pill?
You are still protected against pregnancy if: you’re taking a traditional POP, such as Micronor, Norgeston or Noriday, and you’re less than 3 hours late taking your pill. you’re taking a desogestrel pill, such as Cerazette or Cerelle, and you’re less than 12 hours late taking your pill.
When are you protected on Cerazette?
If you start using Cerazette on days 1-5 of your period, you will be immediately protected against pregnancy. Used correctly, Cerazette can be up to 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. However, if you are vomiting or have severe diarrhoea you may not be protected against pregnancy.