{"product_id":"desogestrel","title":"Desogestrel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesogestrel is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill, often called the mini pill. It contains one hormone and no oestrogen. That makes it a strong choice if you cannot take the combined pill, if you smoke, if you are over 35, or if you are breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike older mini pills, Desogestrel works mainly by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg. It also thickens cervical mucus so sperm can't get through. Taken correctly, it is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a prescription-only medicine. Our clinician will check it's right for you before we dispense it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one tablet every day at roughly the same time. Swallow it whole with water. You can take it with or without food. Each pack holds 28 tablets and you move straight to the next pack with no break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you start on day 1 of your period, you are protected straight away. If you start on days 2 to 5, use condoms for the first two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are late by less than 12 hours, take it as soon as you remember. You are still protected. If you are more than 12 hours late, take the missed pill when you remember, then carry on as normal. But use condoms for the next two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you vomit or have severe diarrhoea within 3 to 4 hours of taking your tablet, your body may not have absorbed it. Treat it as a missed pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bleeding pattern may change on Desogestrel. Some women bleed less often or stop bleeding altogether. Others get irregular spotting. This does not mean the pill has stopped working. If bleeding becomes heavy or does not settle, speak with our clinician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMain Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet contains desogestrel 75 micrograms. Desogestrel is a synthetic progestogen that stops your ovaries from releasing an egg and thickens cervical mucus to block sperm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other ingredients include lactose monohydrate, maize starch, povidone, stearic acid, soybean oil, and titanium dioxide. If you have an intolerance to lactose or an allergy to peanuts or soya, tell our clinician before starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Side Effects \u0026 Cautions --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost women take Desogestrel with no trouble. The most common side effects include irregular bleeding, headaches, mood changes, nausea, acne, breast tenderness, and weight changes. These often settle within the first few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Desogestrel contains no oestrogen, it carries a lower risk of blood clots than the combined pill. But blood clots can still occur, though rarely. Watch for swelling or pain in your legs, sudden chest pain, or breathlessness. If you notice any of these, get medical help straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvarian cysts can develop in some women. These are usually harmless and disappear on their own without treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should not take Desogestrel if you have or have ever had a blood clot, if you have severe liver disease, if you have or have had breast cancer, or if you are allergic to desogestrel or any of the other ingredients (including soya or peanut). If you have unexplained vaginal bleeding that a doctor has not checked, hold off until you have been seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you take it while breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Desogestrel is safe to use while breastfeeding. It does not affect how much milk you produce or its quality. A tiny amount passes into the milk, but there is no evidence it harms your baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you drink alcohol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can. Alcohol does not stop the pill from working. But if you drink until you throw up within 3 to 4 hours of taking your tablet, the pill may not have been absorbed. Treat it as a missed pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther medicines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome medicines can stop Desogestrel from working properly. These include certain epilepsy drugs, HIV treatments, tuberculosis medicines, and the herbal remedy St John's Wort. Tell our clinician about every medicine you take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it affect your fertility?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once you stop taking Desogestrel, your fertility returns quickly. You are no longer protected from the day you stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Patient Information Leaflet --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePatient Information Leaflet\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesogestrel is not right for everyone, and there are things you should know before you start. Here is all the official information. If anything is not clear, let our clinician know and they can talk it through with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/101784\/pil\"\u003eDesogestrel 75 micrograms Tablets PIL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"POM","offers":[{"title":"3 months","offer_id":57375975833983,"sku":"NORGESTON-20-28","price":14.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 months","offer_id":57375975866751,"sku":"NORGESTON-20-29","price":19.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 months","offer_id":57375975899519,"sku":"NORGESTON-20-30","price":40.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/0601\/6383\/files\/Desogestrel_43b223cb-4002-4e5c-adf9-25b5d26d0e87.png?v=1776633950","url":"https:\/\/chemist2home.co.uk\/products\/desogestrel","provider":"Chemist 2 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}