- **Is it ok to do this?** 16th July 2005
... I'm switching from Marvelon (or " desogen ") to Diane-35. My last Marvelon pill is today (Saturday...
- Anyone Taking Desogen? 9th July 2005
... I hated Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and loved Desogen . Much shorter periods and less acne. It is the only...
... when I first went on the pill, my doctor put me on Desogen , and I love it. After a few months, she took me off ... come out about the increased risk of blood clots with Desogen . I haven't heard much about it since, but i'd love...
... Hi, I was on Desogen for 8 years with no problems, my cycle was very regular ... pill and I feel much worse than than I ever felt on Desogen ....
... I have been on Desogen for 3 weeks now & have had troubl sleeping since I...
... much bled constantly, so my doctor switched me to desogen . I've been taking desogen for about 2.5 years and...
... I was put on desogen a month ago, I had mirena for 4 months and had it ... removed. The desogen is great for me. It has a higher estrogen level and...
- -->Monophasic pills for acne<-- 6th July 2005
... Is Desogen the US equivalent to Marvelon? If so, I'm on that...
- Low sex drive on the pill.. 28th June 2005
... exact combination. Examples include Mircette, Yasmin, Desogen , Loestrin, Lo/Ovral, Ortho-Cept, Brevicon, Demulen...
- Help!!! 16th June 2005
... my first time on the pill. Prior to that I was on Desogen . It killed my sex drive so I switched Estrostep,...
- Switching to a different pill? 31st May 2005
... there indeed is a change? Thanks!
When I was on Desogen for a month, I had no sex drive. As soon as I went...
- Ovcon 35 18th May 2005
... and ask for a pill with higher progestin in it, like Desogen or Demulen. Although as I said in my previous post...
- Calling all Kariva users 16th May 2005
... I am concerned about lack of sex drive. I was on Desogen before for only a month because it slaughtered my ... progestin in it and is made by the same company as Desogen . I can't be on something that kills my drive because...
- birth control and sex drive 11th May 2005
... the only way. Does any have any input on this?
Desogen slaughtered my sex drive. I was only on it for a...
- No sex drive... 11th May 2005
... depression from being on the pill?
When I took Desogen , my sex drive was dead from the beginning. Then I...
- Stopping the Pill? What to expect 10th May 2005
... back right away?
Thanks
As soon as I stopped desogen , my sex drive came back immediately....
... not too much to give the side effects. I once took desogen and really had a bad time with that, but everyone...
- Birth Control Pills Side Effects 8th May 2005
... this pill, terrible pill, I don't recommend it.
Desogen - No sex drive at all
Lo/Ovral - depression
...
... this pill, terrible pill, I don't recommend it.
Desogen - No sex drive at all
Lo/Ovral - depression
...
- Desogen 6th May 2005
... Hey there, I was on Desogen for a month and it killed my sex drive. My hubby...
... Desogen gave me horrible migraines. I had never had one in ... try a low dose and see if that works before you try desogen . Although, everyone is different and will be affected ... differently. GOOD LUCK. But I know the migraines I got with desogen were absolutely a nightmare and I would never want...
- Evra to Mircette...lack of drive 4th May 2005
... I was on Desogen before for a month and had no sex drive. My husband...
- BC Pills-Ovulation-Ovarian Cyst 16th April 2005
... and they did not work.
Necon
Loestrin
Demulin
Desogen
Prior to having a cyst I tried tried triphasil...
- What side effects can I expect with Minovral (the "mini pill")? 14th April 2005
... Mircette. Minovral has the same amount of estrogen as Desogen , LoEstrin and Yasmin.
It IS a "low dose" pill...
- No libido on BC pill...help! 13th April 2005
... Hve you ever tried microgestin 1-20? I was on desogen and had the same problem along with others from desogen...
- Apri 12th April 2005
... took it for just a month before I started name brand desogen . 5 day period and no side effects
Desogen: 2 day...
... replies, you two-
BorderGirl: Are you still on Desogen ? And is that a triphasic pill like Othro is?...
... think I'd be willing to do anything than go back to Desogen ....
- Just starting out Estrostep...help? 5th April 2005
... highest step...
She's switching to Yasmin or either Desogen ....
It's not all that, but it's not the worst pill...
- Sunday start vs. day 1 start. (Mircette) 1st April 2005
... really sure because I'm starting Mircette and was on desogen . Mircette has the 2 inactive pills and then 5 pills...
- Periods have disappeared with new BC 29th March 2005
... Microgestin (a low dose pill) 4 months ago (switched from desogen ) and each month since then my period has been so light...
- Mircette! 22nd March 2005
... Parenthood changing my prescription and I started Desogen last month.
Mircette was a pretty good pill. I ... previous poster said, "Everyone is different".
Desogen is the same type of pill in that it includes the same...
- What works for most of you? 22nd March 2005
... I was on desogen for about 2 years. I wasn't sexually active and went ... it to basically help out my skin. It could be the desogen or not, but it did help. With desogen however, my ... of old blood after my period.
I stopped taking desogen because I wasn't having sex and noticed that I had...
... I was on desogen for about 2 years. I wasn't sexually active and went ... it to basically help out my skin. It could be the desogen or not, but it did help. With desogen however, my ... of old blood after my period.
I stopped taking desogen because I wasn't having sex and noticed that I had ... Just let your gyno know that you didn't do well with Desogen . S/he can prescribe you something different....
- Birth control pills (nausea) ? 19th March 2005
... time. I've tried Yasmin, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, and Desogen ....
- DEPO to another pill? 18th March 2005
... spotted all of the time.
Right now I am taking Desogen and it is wonderful, it is not a strong pill and it ... just right for me.
Maybe you should look into Desogen before you try anything else.
JC...
... obviously it's doing plenty of good for many women. Desogen can cause the side effects that the above poster claimed...
- Desogen - Initial breakout period? 17th March 2005
... Has anyone switched to Desogen and experienced an initial breakout? I started on...
... Has anyone switched to Desogen and experienced an initial breakout? I started on...
- Migraine variant from BC 2nd March 2005
... many trips to the porcelin God. I am now back on Desogen and my migrains have stopped almost completely. I...
- Help! Just started pill...want to stop 24th February 2005
... enlarged uterus and ovarian cyst. They started me on desogen . I have been taking since Sunday. I am jittery,...
... enlarged uterus and ovarian cyst. They started me on desogen . I have been taking since Sunday. I am jittery,...
- Pills Affect Sex Drive...Any suggestions for alternatives 23rd February 2005
... brands of birth control pills in the last two years ( Desogen ) and currently Yasmin. Both significantly lowered...
... brands of birth control pills in the last two years ( Desogen ) and currently Yasmin. Both significantly lowered...
- Alesse problems. please help! 22nd February 2005
... thus began years of migraines. I am currently back on Desogen with no migraines but I am thinking that it is causing...
- how long does it usually take your body to adjust coming off birth control? 14th February 2005
... did not give me 2-3 day bed ridden migrains. I'm on Desogen now. Have you taking and FSH test yet? It checks...
- First start with "weak" BC and then switch to a "stronger" one? 12th February 2005
... lightest dose possible when I first started. I am taking Desogen now. After many this one is the one that does not...
- Ortho 777 SEVERE side effects; please read 11th February 2005
... the pill again but with a lower dose. I am now on Desogen and thankfully have not more migraines or mood swings...
- Please Need A Answer On Bc!!!!!!! 9th February 2005
... The directions on my pack of Desogen say the following:
If you miss 3 or more rose colored...
- Yasmin and yeast infections? 7th February 2005
... yeast in my body! I've tried yasmin, ortho tri-cyclen, desogen , alesse, tri-norinyl, and nuvaring. The nuvaring never...
- birth control question - any good ones? 27th January 2005
... I'm prone to headaches and nausea on the pill. Desogen is the only pill that has shortened my period or reduced...
- question 22nd January 2005
... Maybe you should try the ultra low dose pill. I took desogen and had MAJOR side effects. I switched to microgestin...
- Stay on Ortho tri-cyclen or switch to Alesse? 1st January 2005
... I am on Desogen for my heavy periods. On Yasmin and OTC Lo my periods ... lasted 8 days. On Desogen they last 2. And it is one of the better pills for ... might be another good choice for you. Similar to Desogen but lower dose.
The negative you would have to consider...
- Low dose vs. high dose pills 31st December 2004
... low? {removed} . The reason I ask is that I am on desogen and having side effects and I want to switch. Does ... anyone know if desogen is considered a low-dose pill or are there pills that...
... I was on desogen for about a year and I hated it. I had really bad ... dosage because compared to earlier years, they are. Desogen has 30 mcg of estrogen and there are lower ones. I...
- Generic vs Non Generic 29th December 2004
... lasts longer on generic Apri rather than brand name Desogen . Can't tell you why!...
- Yasmin users, is this normal? 25th December 2004
... I start mine the fourth day on Desogen (I did on Yasmin too). Even starting after that is...
- BCP suggestions 22nd December 2004
... .teh worst was Orthotricyceln for me.. I've heard Desogen was good as well as Diane 35 and YAsmin..I'd try those...
- Anyone switched from OTC Lo to regular OTC? 22nd December 2004
... hoping to be put on either regular OTC, Yasmin, or Desogen . Since my body has tolerated the OTC Lo fairly well...
... weight gain that came with it. I've been on Yasmin and Desogen and both are good for me. So I think those are all...
... and am a little bit nervous. :)
Bordergirl, is Desogen is the brand name to ask for in the US or does it...
... Desogen is brand name. Apri and I think Ortho-Cept are generic...
... am going to ask for either regular OTC, Yasmin, or Desogen and see what he recommends. I'll let you know what...
... Desogen is brand name. Apri and I think Ortho-Cept are generic...
- Another Question about BCP - when does it kick in? 20th December 2004
... Every pill I've been on (Yasmin, Desogen , Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo) says to wait a week......
- Birth Control to Regulate Periods?? 14th December 2004
... walk. Lots of side effects. But I'm pretty happy on Desogen now....
- Anybody on Desogen? 10th December 2004
... I hated Desogen . It slaughtered my sex drive and I am a very sexual...
- MIcrogestin side effects 9th December 2004
... been taking it for about 5 months, before that I took desogen , but stopped because it gave me migraines. Someone...
- Birth Control? 8th December 2004
... Gyn and discussed with her the possibility of taking Desogen to help with my acne. Anybody take this pill and did...
- Low sex drive from BCP 6th December 2004
... always "dry" so they switched me to Solia (a form of desogen ). Well it seems as now I do not have any sex drive...
... I'm currently on Desogen and have the same problem. Every other pill I've...
- other methods of BC 3rd December 2004
... Currently on Desogen . Love the fact that my periods went from 12 days...
- Otc 27th November 2004
... and half.)
If OTC doesn't work for you, Yasmin and Desogen are both good for acne. And a non-birth control option...
- sore breasts 14th November 2004
... progressively worse again. My doctor switched me to desogen , which has helped with the menstrual pain, but my...
- Has anyone ever used Kariva? 6th November 2004
... Have you noticed any skin changes? I'm on Desogen right now and it is good for my skin, but I'd love ... dose. Also I'm breaking out in the placebo week with Desogen ....
- The Pill 1st November 2004
... don't change doses every week. I'm currently using Desogen and pretty happy....
- BCP and acne.......please help! 30th October 2004
... Desogen is working well for me. You might try spironolactone...
... a rash all over my body from it. I have not tried Desogen yet but, I have heard that BCP is not good for depression...
- Ortho to Yasmin Switch 29th October 2004
... a different switch for acne reasons... Ortho lo to Desogen . My skin cleared up in a week. Maybe I was just...
- marvelon and acne 24th October 2004
... I take Desogen , the U.S. version of that. It is supposed to be one...
- Alesse 20th October 2004
... sex drive but I did get migrains. I am now back on Desogen and migrains are gone. I had looked up info on each ... Apri, Aviane, Brevicon, Camila, Cryselle, Cylessa, Desogen , Demulen 1/35, Demulen 1/50, Enpresse, Errin, Estrostep...
- Switching From Yasmin to Estrostep 19th October 2004
... work for you (which I hope it does) you might ask for Desogen . My body couldn't handle Yasmin so my doc felt like...
- dont quite understand the pill 14th October 2004
... Well I'm taking the U.S. equivalent of that, Desogen . It will say in your patient info when you are protected...
- Orthocyclin causing acne 11th October 2004
... under control before I tried it. I've switched to Desogen and I'm much happier. Yasmin is also a good choice...
- My doctor is going to think I'm crazy :) 8th October 2004
... nausea and a 100% loss of appetite. I switched to desogen and have had no troubles. But I HATE the higher risk ... which I discontinued the pill. I was scared to start Desogen again this month in case any damage had been done...
- Alesse or Mircette??? What do you girls think? 22nd September 2004
... Not bad enough to make her switch though.
I'm on Desogen , similar to Mircette but more estrogen. No side effects...
- Hair loss and birth control pills?!? Connection? 17th September 2004
... when I switched pills. I went from microgestin to desogen . Desogen is low androgen so I thought it would be ... was on microgestin I did not have hair loss. On the desogen ...it is falling out daily. I think I will switch back...
- The Pill+weight gain 14th September 2004
... I gained about 15 pounds while taking desogen and I looked awful. My entire body was bloated: my...
- I'm so confused, stay on Birth Control, or go off? 13th September 2004
... headaches for two weeks. Just recently I discontinued Desogen and didn't have any problems at all....
... you ever considered using a low dose pill? I was on desogen and had migranes, gained weight, was depressed and...
... have had in the past.
i have also been on alesse, desogen and god knows how many others. the alesse was ok,...
- is anyone taking mircette? 2nd September 2004
... I'm not on Mircette but I'm on Desogen which is in the same family. Of all the pills I've...
- Can going to generic BCP make period late? 28th July 2004
... Mircette. I have been on the pill (two different kinds - Desogen and Mircette) since I was 16. I am now 27. I have...
- Going off of the pill 30th June 2004
... all together. That is what I am going to do. I took desogen and I had so many problems for so long until I realized...
- what are the best/most favored BC Pills? 29th June 2004
... I stopped after 9 years of taking it. I've tried desogen , Demulen, Ortho-tricylen, Alesse and Yasmin. Did not...
... I was on desogen and I absolutely HATED it. I suffered awful side effects ... moment of the day. I also got terrible migranes with desogen , but so far I haven't had one yet with this new one ... !!!! I would tell you to stay away from desogen because a lot of my friends have had huge problems...
... I was on desogen and I absolutely HATED it. I suffered awful side effects ... moment of the day. I also got terrible migranes with desogen , but so far I haven't had one yet with this new one ... !!!! I would tell you to stay away from desogen because a lot of my friends have had huge problems...
... so many different pills. othro tri cyclen, allesse, desogen , demulen (i think its called) one other and now estrostep...
... know everyone is different, but I hated this pill and Desogen was WORSE! Yasmin gave me headaches, nausea, and...
- Negative Yasmin Experiences? 12th April 2004
... put me on 100mg of spiro. BCP's I've tried are: Desogen , Ortho tri, and Ortho tri lo. None were too impressive...
- Getting off Yasmin -- suggestions for better BCP's? 12th January 2004
... works great for me. I'm currently taking generic Desogen (Apri)....
- Can some people just not handle BC pills?? 3rd January 2004
... over a year. I have tried Nordette, Otho Tri-Cyclen, Desogen , and something else that I can't remember...and have...
... over a year. I have tried Nordette, Otho Tri-Cyclen, Desogen , and something else that I can't remember...and have...
- Birth Control Pill & Weight Gain 2nd January 2004
... deal w/, tho. Then, recently, I had to switch to Desogen b/c Yasmin was too expensive... So, now I'm taking ... Desogen and I HATE it. I have gained 7 pounds... I can't...
... started Microgestin 1/20 a few days ago. I was on the desogen and I hated it. It made me gain over ten pounds, which ... lightheaded, but that might be because I still have the desogen in me. So far so goos, but have you had any side effects...
- Yasmin -- Anybody try it and not like? 6th December 2003
... episodes. I recommend a BCP called Apri (generic of Desogen )... no weight gain, no psychotic episodes, no fatigue...
