DESOGEN Reviews (DESOGESTREL; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL)Average Rating: 2.6 (572 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DESOGEN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DESOGEN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | birthcontrol | HORRIBLE mood swings, 10-12 lb. weight gain within first few months, HIGHLY DECREASED SEX DRIVE. | I've been taking this birthcontrol since I was 16. Despite the wonderful ability to know exactly what time my period is coming, and the cleared up complexion, there are some not so awesome side effects: nausea, mind-numbing headaches occasionally, terrible terrible mood swings, weight gain, and nearly nonexistant sex-drive. I will flip out about something, and 30 seconds later wonder why I'm so upset. Crying too. I'm planning on switching to an IUD soon, with fewer crazy hormones. | F | 20 | 4 years | 9/28/2008 | 5 | Birth Control | I have been on Desogen for about 8 months now and I really enjoy it a lot better than the Depo Shot. My periods are much more normal, and I pretty much exactly when it's going to be time and when it will stop. | F | 24 | 8 months | 9/20/2008 | 4 | birth control, period control | decreased sex drive, weight gain | I started taking desogen almost 3 years ago because I was traveling out of the country and wanted a way to make sure I wouldn't get my period unexpectedly. I had a fairly normal cycle prior to starting the pill, although sometimes it seemed like a very short time between periods. Since I've been on the pill, my acne hasn't really cleared up at all, my sex drive is pretty low, and in maybe the last year or so? my cramps have been pretty bad, could be more stress though? But it did deliver regular, predictable periods for me. Only a couple of times though- but both times I was out of the country, did I start my period without warning, which was super annoying when I was in a foreign country. I also used 6 weeks of active desogen pills before taking the inactive pills for my period, which my body adapted to really well. I just took my first Seasonique pill to see if it has more beneficial effects for me, but after reading some reviews I might just go back to desogen. | F | 22 | 3 years | 9/15/2008 | 3 | Prevent Pregnancy, help with acne | DECREASED SEX DRIVE, sporadic but severe depression, suicidal thoughts when depressed, mood swings | It helped with my acne but gave me terrible mood swings. I am normally a very happy and tolerant person, but Desogen made me crazy. My sex drive was also decreased SIGNIFICANTLY. I'm not lying, ask my boyfriend. Switching to microgestin 1/20 fe with less estrogen. Hopefully it won't make me a crazy person. | F | 20 | 2 months | 9/15/2008 | 5 | Prevent getting pregnet | None yet just started taking it today. | I was on Yaz for years and loved it however at 150.00 dollars for a two month supply, it got to be to much money. I hope that it works well and I dont get to many of the bad side effects. I will report back later. | F | 24 | 1 days | 9/6/2008 | 5 | Low hormone imbalance | Heavy periods | Ive been dealing with hormonal imbalance issues since Ive went through puberty. Finally at age 15, I was put on Desogen to straighten out my problems. Cleared up my acne, helped me shed a few pounds, made my hair feel thick and lush. My only complaint that I can really recall is that it caused heavy periods. I was on it for 4yrs then decided to try Depo-Provera (the shot, worst mistake in my life) and had major problems since then. Ive been on a lot of BC's, and so far Desogen and Yaz and have worked the best for me. Agreeing with another reviewer, everyone's body is different and will respond differently to different BC's, so its all a matter of trial and error with it til you find the one that works best for you. | F | 23 | 4 years | 7/19/2008 | 1 | Prevent pregnancy | Headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, mood swings, COMPLETE loss of sex drive, fatigue | DON'T TAKE IT | F | 18 | 3 months | 7/16/2008 | 3 | Birth Control | moody,vaginal dryness, yeast infections, breakthrough bleeding, decreased sex drive. | This pills works to prevent pregnancy, but I would not recommend because of the side effects. Periods are lighter, but too much breakthrough bleeding. I took my pill at the same time every night and bled for a month while taking it. I'm still on it but will discontinue after this month. | F | 28 | 1 years | 6/28/2008 | 5 | birth control, acne, cycle timing | The first month I began taking Desogen, I experienced a reduction in acne and a slight increase in cup size. Desogyn has given me regular and predictable periods and has greatly reduced cramping and bloating. I experienced very little weight gain and my acne has significantly improved, almost to the point of disappearing completely. My sex drive was not affected and I highly recommend this product. | Desogen was the first birth control that I tried, and fortunately, it turned out to be a prefect fit for my system. | F | 17 | 6 months | 6/11/2008 | 3 | Pre In-Vitro Medication | Acne, Cramping, Impatience/Short Temper, tiredness, decreased libido, increased appetite, increase in vaginal discharge. Really just a general miserable feeling | I have taken birth control in the past with minimal side effects, this particular drug is not one that I would have chosen if I had the choice. | F | 29 | 21 days | 6/10/2008 | 5 | birth control | Barely ever have a zit, did not gain a pound, periods are EXTREMELY light and only last a few days now. | F | 19 | 8 months | 6/8/2008 | 1 | Birth control | mood swings, loss of sex drive | I started taking birth control at 19- now turning 39 I am a lab case example of uncaring doctors and the greed of the pharmaceutical industry. I started taking Desogen at the age of 24 and switched to the cheaper generic brand in the early 90's. I stopped taking Apri last year in April 2006 and have not had a period since then...I will see my doctor this week for an "annual" exam. For years I mentioned to my doctors the low libido and lack of interest in sex. They never made the connection or even implied that possibly the hormone could be the problem. I am still with my husband of 15 years, but it has been trying for both of us. I recently spoke about a class action lawsuit so no one else has to suffer and be a guinea pig for greedy pharmacy companies. | F | 39 | 15 years | 6/8/2008 | 5 | birth control | I have taken this pill for 6 years and had no problems with it, I took the generic Apri most of the time. | My doc just switched me to another pill, ovcon-35, because the slightly higher estrogen might help with my hormonal breakouts. I read all the comments about ovcon on here and got scared, but then the comments for Apri, which I've had not problems with, are about the same. So hopefully I'll continue to have good luck. If not, then I'll come back to Apri. Being female sucks. | F | 23 | 6 years | 6/3/2008 | 5 | acne, bc, lack of estrogen | I've taken desogen in the past and had no noticeable problems with it. I stopped for a while because I ran out and didnt bother to refill. Then my acne came back, and I tried to experiment with other bc's like Triphasil, Yasmin, Diane, and Alesse. With Yasmin, I felt literally crazy, with mood swings and anger. With Diane, it was fine for a moment but I started getting frequent headaches and bad mood swings. Triphasil was great, but then I discovered that the prog in that bc promotes acne. So, I stopped for a long while before considering Desogen. | Its great! I feel like my normal self on this hormone, no mood swings so i'm not like screaming at my boyfriend for no reason, and no headaches. Only thing is sex drive is a little lower than usual, there are constant food cravings so I eat like crazy, but I dont seem to be gaining anything, it hasnt compleely cleared up my acne yet, but i've only been taking for 1 month so far. Though I remember back when I took it, my face cleared up and there was a glow again. I'm never straying away from this bc again. | F | 27 | 1 months | 5/29/2008 | 1 | Birth Control | Cramping, mood swings, DECREASED SEX DRIVE, depression, etc. I just withdrew into myself, disliked everyone around me. | I would never reccomend this drug to any woman. It makes you feel horrible. It almost ended my relationship with my husband. | F | 23 | 3 months | 5/29/2008 | 5 | BC/Perimenopausal symptoms | Only POSITIVE ones!! Clearer complexion, healthy glow, softer hair, lighter/easier periods, weight lose, pleasant attitude, more patient, happier, laugh more... | The reason there are sooo many bc pills on the market is because everyones body responds differently. It is important to find the right match for you. THIS is it for me, but if you try it and it's not right for you, don't knock it, just try something else. Simple. Stop hatin' | F | 44 | 1 years | 5/28/2008 | 4 | regulate periods and reduce symptom | slight mood swings | Desogen was the best birth control that I have ever taken. It helped clear my skin and I did not experience any side effects except for a slight increse of mood swings(not serious enough to really say it affected me) I just recently tried Yaz which I was very disapointed with and seasonique which gave me serious mood swings and acne and am definitely changing back to desogen. When something works I think stick with it. | F | 28 | 10 years | 5/27/2008 | 1 | so I don't get pregnant | Lack of energy, always tired, increased irritability, LACK OF SEX DRIVE COMPLETELY!!!! depression, and lack of appetite. | I used to take ortho-tricyclin lo and I switched over because my gyno recommended it. I hate it! My boyfriend and I have been together 2 years and never ONCE have I had a lack of sex drive until I started this, and now I almost never want to have sex. I am constantly tired, whether I get 6 or 16 hrs of sleep a night.. I am never hungry now either.. I won't recommend this to anyone.. | F | 20 | 3 months | 5/23/2008 | 4 | birth control, fewer periods | some occasional break through bleeding | works well as continuous birth control, I have less break through bleeding than when I was on Seasonale, other than that I have no side effects | F | 36 | 1 years | 5/6/2008 | 1 | birth control | Severe mood swings and very depressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It also caused me to eat like a crazy person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | F | 25 | 4 months | 5/5/2008 |