Does desogestrel stop periods?

If you’re here for a definitive answer, let me tell you straight up – nope. I mean, yes? Sort of? It’s complicated. But don’t worry, by the end of this article(promise not making any self-references here), you’ll have all the juicy details about using desogestrel to manage your menstrual cycle.

What is Desogestrel?

Desogestrel is a synthetic hormone used in birth control pills (literally just popped some uncommon terminology there). Unlike other pills that are combined with estrogen, desogestrel only contains progestin hormones. These hormones work together to prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus which prevents sperm from reaching and fertilizing an egg (eww).

But wait! There’s more!

Progesterone Madness

The progestin hormone found in Desogestrel works within your natural hormonal balance to trick your body into thinking it has already ovulated; so technically speaking- no egg released=no menstrual period(how logical!). However,there’s always one, while taking artificial progesterone can affect when and how often menstruation occurs(YES!) but it doesn’t eliminate periods completely(NO!).

How does Desogrestel Affect Menstrual Cycles?

When on the Pill containing Levonorgesterol or another type of Progestin/ Estrogen combo pill(It’s surprising what small words could do!), women generally experience 28-days cycles.When looking at packs that include 21 active tablets(the ones with medication) followed by seven inactive tablets(where normal bleeding would happen); you’ll see that without fail when these are taken as prescribed there will be breakthrough bleeding during inactive days(thanks for ruining our perfect plans nature!).

So where do we go from here??

Switching Pills

You might be wondering if switching pills can help in this situation? YES! If you are already on a different pill; switching to a birth control option with higher desogestrel levels than your current prescription may reduce the number of periods that you experience (because when we go natural, we go big!). However if this option does not work, often skipping inactive tablet days(i.e taking only the active tablets in each pack) can lessen or reduce bleeding over time(thank god for modern medicine and its wondrous intuitions)

The Timing

A word of caution(if ever there was one): Desogestrel should be taken at the SAME THYME(Sorry just had to) every day- because accidentally missing three doses will make your period come back full force(No Matter What!!).I’m talking about an explosion that could rival Pompeii – best sort out alarms/reminders/notification/bribes(just kidding but like seriously), so that it never happens(sidenote: also keeps overall peace & sanity).

Other benefits of using Desogrestel

Apart from preventing unwanted pregnancies and reducing incidences of heavy menstrual cycles, Desorgestrel has other secondary benefits. These include treatment of acne(regular hormonal changes have got nothing on desogestrel!), reduction/reversal of hair loss(rejoice ladies!!!!), decrease instances/severity Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder(PMDD)/or general mood swings.

But wait there’s EVEN more!

It’s all about timing…again

Desogestrel is ideal for women who prioritize sports/fitness as it allows longer periods without any inconvenient interruptions(good-bye pads thank you very much!) between packs.It’s also convenient for couples wanting regular intimacy(because lets face it, sex needn’t always be unpredictable))since managing trials(trials being trial/pack durations here people!) become easier with fewer pauses(did somebody say bells ringing??)

Side Effects of Desogrestel

Nothing in this world is ideal, and with Desorgestrel there ARE some possible side effects. These include mood changes(PMS+ on steroids), weight gain(because calories count really do exit after all #sadface)and irregular bleeding (bleed when you need-not something out of ancient Greek mythology).

Can be an Angel or a Devil

Though it differs from person to person, such side effects can range from being downright nasty for one woman(sobbing into pints of Ben & Jerry’s- we all know the feeling!),while for another; reducing symptoms over time to non-existent(lucky few!).However if any major issues arise like blood clots/sudden/heavy pain/severe cramps;seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY, as these could signal underlying healthproblems.

Conclusion

So does desogenstrel stop periods? Not completely(we wish though don’t we ladies?). But it sure helps us manage them more effectively(as effectively as one can I suppose)-which transaltes into fewer bad days each cycle-month-year(prepare for hormonal imbalance). With lower estrogen levels but increased/prolonged absorption time(pills),Desogenstel might just the right match(if your body agrees!);but remember everything has risks(once again a friendly nudge towards self-care)

In conclusion (this concludes my conclusion people!) -If you still have questions about using desogestrel to manage menstrual cycles ,then speaking directly with a gynecologist may provide answers specific to your situation.Being aware of our bodies and open-minded explorations will help serve us better in navigating Female reproductive systems(minus heartaches/ headaches – because no pre-existing conditions whatsoever here!!).

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