How to use the MINI PILL? (Desogestrel, Cerazette, Delamonie) - Doctor Explains

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Desogestrel also referred to as the mini pill. This video is part of a video series on sex related medical problems. Find the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaG3Bo3L0gX6I4FYPkL6bJ1Xx7dRs697P

Generic name: Desogestrel.
Brand names: Cerazette and Delamonie.
Available as a tablet.

How to use it?
Swallow the tablet completely with half a glass of water. Do not break it and don’t chew on it.
Take the tablet everyday at a fixed time.
If you want to start using this pill, it is advised to take it for the first time on the first day of your period.
Do you experience severe diarrhea or do you need to vomit within 4 hours after taking the pill. Then you should take a new one when your stomach and intestines calmed down.

When to use it?
Desogestrel is a hormonal form of birth control. It contains Progestin which prevents your ovulation and changes the mucus of you womb, making it harder for sperm cells to penetrate it.

What is the correct dosage?
Always use the dosage and frequency prescribed by your own doctor.
- Usually the prescribed dosages is 1 tablet (of 75 micrograms) per day at a fixed time.

What are the side-effects?
- Very common (10%): irregular bleeding, more frequent bleeding and less frequent bleeding.
- Common (1-10%): headache, nausea, acne, mood swings, depressed mood, decreased libido, breast pain and weight gain.
- Uncommon (0.1-1%): vaginal infection, vomiting and fatigue.
- Rare (0.1%): skin rash.

Safety:
This medicine is safe to use with any type of food and even with alcohol. In addition it is also safe to drive while using this drug.
However it can have interactions with other drugs. Therefore always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.

Pregnancy and Lactation:
There seem to be no adverse effects for you or your unborn baby if you accidentally use desogestrel while pregnant.
Regarding lactation, it is considered safe to use desogestel while breastfeeding.
Always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2020). Desogestrel.
2: Apotheek.nl. (2020). Desogestrel.

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