What is Ethinyl estradiol-desogestrel?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel is a combination product used to prevent pregnancy. Other uses include treatment of hypermenorrhea (menorrhagia); pain associated with endometriosis; dysmenorrhea; dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
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How do members experience Ethinyl estradiol-desogestrel?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endometriosis | 79 | 7 | |
| Birth control | 31 | 13 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 9 | 7 | |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 4 | 4 | |
| Depressed mood | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Anger | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 20 |
Member evaluations
gardener
evaluated on Dec 02, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: None
bassoongirl
evaluated on Nov 30, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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dibo
evaluated on Jan 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Moderate
- Side effects: None
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