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Ortho-Cept
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Ortho-Cept?
Generic Name: desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Other Brand Names:
Apri, Cyclessa, Desogen, Mircette, desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol, Azurette, Caziant, Cesia, ethinyl estradiol-desogestrel, Kariva, Reclipsen, Solia, Velivet
Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel contains a combination of female hormones that prevent
ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your
cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a
fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel are used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
Posts on Ortho-Cept (14)
I was taken off Desogen and put on Loestrin FE 24.Gained 24lbs in 2 months. Last month whil...
missed one pill - Birth Control (Contraception) Community
- Sep 18, 2009Brown, Itchy Discharge - Women's Health Community
- Jun 06, 2009
Hi,
My dermotologist suggested I go on birth control pills for adult acne vulgaris (noth...
I am on ortho cept and only have been on them for this month, however after researching I h...
Posted by Christine C on May 05, 1999 at 15:14:39
I am forty years old and have no child...
Posted By Christine C on May 05, 1999 at 15:14:39
I am forty years old and have no childre...
