Ethinylestradiol/desogestrel
Ethinylestradiol/desogestrel
Ethinylestradiol/desogestrel (pronunciation: eth-in-ill-es-tra-diol/des-oh-jes-trel) is a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), often referred to as a birth control pill. It contains two types of hormones: an estrogen, ethinylestradiol, and a progestin, desogestrel.
Etymology
The term ethinylestradiol is derived from the words 'ethynyl' and 'estradiol'. 'Ethynyl' refers to the presence of an ethynyl group in the chemical structure, and 'estradiol' is a type of estrogen hormone. Desogestrel is a third-generation synthetic progestin. The name is derived from the words 'des' meaning 'without' and 'gestrel' referring to gestation, indicating its role in preventing pregnancy.
Usage
Ethinylestradiol/desogestrel is used to prevent pregnancy. It works by preventing ovulation, altering the cervical mucus to make it difficult for sperm to reach the egg, and changing the lining of the uterus to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg.
Side Effects
Possible side effects of ethinylestradiol/desogestrel include nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, or weight change. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethinylestradiol/desogestrel
- Wikipedia's article - Ethinylestradiol/desogestrel
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