Desogen

Birth Control, Hormonal Contraception

Treatment

14 Active Studies for Desogen

What is Desogen

Desogestrel

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Desogestrel is a drug used in combination with Ethinyl Estradiol to treat certain medical conditions. It is a synthetic version of a naturally occurring plant steroid, and was first developed and approved in the U.S. in 1992 by Organon USA Inc. Desogestrel is a third generation progestogen, meaning it works by blocking the body's natural hormones to help with certain conditions.

Desogen

is the brand name

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Desogen Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Desogen

Desogestrel

1992

68

Effectiveness

How Desogen Affects Patients

Desogestrel is used to modify the hormones in the reproductive system, delaying the onset of menstruation and thickening the vaginal fluid. It can also increase insulin secretion and resistance, and increase fat storage in the body. The main therapeutic effect of desogestrel is that it prevents ovulation 97% of the time. However, it can also increase the risk of blood clots and thromboembolism. On the other hand, desogestrel does not make much of a difference to total cholesterol levels, as it only causes a change of 10% or less.

How Desogen works in the body

Desogestrel enters cells and binds to a type of receptor that responds to progesterone. This binding is like a switch that changes the cell's instructions, which can lead to different kinds of effects. The active form of desogestrel, etonogestrel, is especially good at producing a progesterone-like effect while having low levels of androgen.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dose of Desogen is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Birth Control, Nursing Women and Hormonal Contraception. The dosage fluctuates, based on the delivery strategy (e.g. Kit or Kit; Tablet - Oral) detailed in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Birth Control

, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.375 mg

, Kit, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral

Hormonal Contraception

, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.375 mg

, Kit, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral

Warnings

Desogen has twenty-five contraindications and should not be employed when having any of the conditions outlined in the subsequent table.

Desogen Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Stroke

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Liver Cancer

Do Not Combine

Endometrial Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Thromboembolism

Do Not Combine

Thromboembolism

Do Not Combine

Major Surgery

Do Not Combine

benign hepatic adenoma

Do Not Combine

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

Liver Diseases

Do Not Combine

undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding

Do Not Combine

Breast

Do Not Combine

Type 2 Diabetes

Do Not Combine

Coronary Disease

Do Not Combine

Thrombophlebitis

Do Not Combine

Thrombophilia

Do Not Combine

Diastolic blood pressure

Do Not Combine

Hypertension

Do Not Combine

Jaundice, Obstructive

Do Not Combine

Venous Thrombosis

Do Not Combine

Icterus

Do Not Combine

focal neurological symptoms

Do Not Combine

Heart Valve Diseases

Do Not Combine

estrogen-dependent neoplasia

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Desogen.

Common Desogen Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Axitinib

Major

The metabolism of Axitinib can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.

Belinostat

Major

The metabolism of Belinostat can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.

Binimetinib

Major

The metabolism of Binimetinib can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.

Enasidenib

Major

The metabolism of Enasidenib can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.

Etoposide

Major

The metabolism of Etoposide can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.

Desogen Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking a lot of desogestrel has been found to cause strong hormonal effects, but not long-term damage. The highest toxic dose for rats is higher than 2000mg/kg. Taking too much of this drug may cause nausea or stop menstruation, but it does not seem to raise the risk of breast cancer. Some studies have suggested that desogestrel may lead to cell changes in the cervix, but the results are not certain.

Desogen Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Desogen?

38 active trials are currently underway to evaluate the potential of Desogen for Nursing Women, Birth Control and Hormonal Contraception.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Birth Control

14 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 2

Hormonal Contraception

0 Actively Recruiting

Desogen Reviews: What are patients saying about Desogen?

5

Patient Review

4/26/2016

Desogen for Disease of Ovaries with Cysts

I've tried a few different kinds of birth control in the past, but I've been on this one for three months. I had a really bad reaction to the NUVARING, so this has been a great alternative. The hardest thing is remembering to take it every day, but other than that I haven't had any issues.

4

Patient Review

1/12/2012

Desogen for Birth Control

The first week was difficult as I felt nauseous all the time. For the next three weeks, my mood swings were really bad and I had no patience for anyone, especially my two-year-old child. By the second week, I also started having digestive problems like diarrhea and irregular bowel movements. Thankfully, I'm on the one-week break now and feeling much better.

4

Patient Review

4/20/2011

Desogen for Disease of Ovaries with Cysts

I've been taking Desogen on and off for 15 years now. I started up again in June 2010 but then developed non-stop bleeding that lasted for six weeks. This is the only time I have ever had problems with the drug. I'm no longer taking it per my doctor's instructions.

4

Patient Review

1/11/2011

Desogen for Birth Control

Bloating and farting after eating were both immediately relieved after starting this medication. I only take it at night to avoid nausea, but that's been manageable. After just one month, I've already seen a significant difference.

4

Patient Review

3/19/2014

Desogen for Birth Control

Though this was effective in preventing pregnancy, I experienced some significant side effects that made it difficult to justify taking the medication. In addition to gaining weight, I felt tired all the time. The one upside was that my hormonal acne around my chin cleared up.

4

Patient Review

5/10/2012

Desogen for Disease of Ovaries with Cysts

I've been feeling very moody lately. One minute I'm happy and the next I'm angry. My bleeding is still heavy and I'm dealing with a lot of bloating.

3.3

Patient Review

9/16/2013

Desogen for Birth Control

When I first started taking this drug, I was on it for two months straight. It was fine except that I felt suicidal the whole time. So, I took a month break and now I've been back on it for about a month and it's awful. In the last two weeks, I've gained 10 pounds (even though I only eat once a day and have a very active job). Plus, I'm nauseous in the morning, sad or angry most of the day, and sluggish.

3

Patient Review

11/14/2012

Desogen for Birth Control

I haven't been feeling like myself since starting this medication. My emotions are all over the place and I've been short-tempered and snippy. It's put a damper on my sex life and I just don't have the same energy levels.

3

Patient Review

11/10/2013

Desogen for Birth Control

I first started noticing the headaches. Then, my period lasted for three weeks without any respite. In addition, my breasts have been sensitive and I get tired really easily. There are also times when I'll suddenly become very horny or very turned off for no apparent reason.

3

Patient Review

3/17/2012

Desogen for Birth Control

Though there was no risk of pregnancy with this treatment, it killed my sex drive, caused breakouts, and left me feeling fairly depressed.

1

Patient Review

11/25/2014

Desogen for Birth Control

I had a stroke because of this medicine. Please be very careful and research all potential side effects before taking any medication.
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Patient Q&A Section about desogen

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the generic name for Desogen?

"- Desogen (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) is a birth control pill. It is a combination of two hormones, desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, that prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary).

Desogen (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) is a birth control pill that contains a combination of two hormones, desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol. These hormones work together to prevent ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovary."

Answered by AI

What is Desogen used for?

"This medication, which contains a combination of two hormones (a progestin and an estrogen), is used to prevent pregnancy. In addition to preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may also make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and treat acne."

Answered by AI

What kind of birth control is Desogen?

"Desogen is a prescription medicine that can be used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. It may be used alone or with other medications."

Answered by AI

Does Desogen cause weight gain?

"Some women report gaining weight when they start taking Desogen, along with other birth control pills, but there is no evidence that the pill causes dramatic changes in weight."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Desogen

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"Vasectomy: Right for Me?" Decision Aid for Birth Control

21 - 55
Male
San Francisco, CA

The goal of this trial is to learn if a web-based decision aid designed to provide evidence-based information about vasectomy and other birth control options helps improve users' decision-making about birth control. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do people who use the decision aid have better knowledge about vasectomy? * Do people who use the decision aid have lower conflict with their decision? Participants will: * Use the decision aid (if they are assigned to the intervention arm). * Answer survey questions about their knowledge, decision-making, interest in vasectomy, and healthcare navigation experiences.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Resound Research for Reproductive Health, a project of the Tides Center (+1 Sites)

Sonya Borrero, MD, MS

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Lidocaine for Pain Control in Birth Control

18 - 50
Female
La Jolla, CA

The goal of this research study is to learn more about how different uses of a numbing medication might affect pain levels while getting an IUD placed. The investigators are also studying participants opinions of their clinicians' empathy. The investigators are inviting patients who arrive at their clinic visit seeking an IUD. Usually, at University of California, San Diego (UCSD), for patients who have never delivered a baby, clinicians use a buffered paracervical block for before IUD placement. The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether a "buffered" (2 cc of sodium bicarbonate, 18 cc of 1% lidocaine) paracervical block (numbing medication given on both sides of the cervix) is effective in reducing pain during IUD placement in individuals with prior C-sections, the difference between buffered and unbuffered for nulliparous patients, and whether a medicated gel reduces pain with the paracervical block.

Recruiting
Paid Trial

University of California, San Diego

Sheila K Mody, MD, MPH

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PEN-3 Intervention for Postpartum Depression

18 - 45
Female
Jackson, MS

Maternal mortality in the United States is higher than in peer nations and has not decreased since 1990. Beyond mortality, severe maternal mortality impacts far too many women. Not only are these high rates alarming, but notable racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities exist. These inequities are highly regional, with women living in the rural southeast part of the United States, including the Mississippi Delta, having the highest rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. Unfortunately, these disparities have proven to be stubbornly resistant to interventions, necessitating an innovative multifaceted approach focused on community practice, building trust, and prioritizing patient voices. To meet this need, this proposal aims to establish the Mississippi Delta Research Center of Excellence for Maternal Health with the goal of addressing preventable maternal mortality, decreasing severe maternal morbidity, and promoting maternal health equity in partnership with the Mississippi Delta community. This patient-clinical linkages intervention study will evaluate the effectiveness of a multilevel and multisector communication and health literacy strategy to increase trust and engagement in postpartum healthcare among women in the Mississippi Delta, with a specific focus on Black women, their families, and their communities. These research projects both have the overarching goal of partnering with the community to determine and meet the needs of pregnant and postpartum women in the Mississippi Delta and address the disparities within maternity health and health care outcomes.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Jackson State University/Department of Behavioral & Environmental Health

Mary Shaw, PhD

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SBIRT for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders

18+
All Sexes
Boston, MA

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of evidence-based Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) among adult patients who screen positive to one or more risky alcohol or substance use behaviors while seeking care at a sexual and reproductive health (SRH) clinic. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does SBIRT impact patients' alcohol and substance use, SRH, mental health, physical health, quality of life, and wellbeing? * Does SBIRT effectiveness differ by ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, gender, and urbanicity? * Does SBIRT effectiveness differ by delivery mode (in-person vs. telemedicine)? Participants will receive in-person and telemedicine SBIRT, or usual care. Participants will complete surveys at interviews at baseline, 30 days, and 3 months. Researchers will compare patients who received SBIRT to patients who receive usual care to see if patients who receive the SBIRT intervention have a greater reduction in negative outcomes as compared to those who receive usual care. In this setting, usual care consists of basic quantity and frequency questions asked inconsistently as part of the admission process and varying by provider, with no standardized approach to screening, treatment, follow-up, or referral.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Greater Boston Health Center (+3 Sites)

Kelli S Hall, MD

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Etonogestrel Implant for Emergency Birth Control

18 - 40
Female
Aurora, CO

The investigators propose a single site, single arm, open label mechanism of action pharmacodynamic pilot study of etonogestrel implant insertion prior to an luteinizing hormone (LH) surge. The investigators will evaluate ovulation rates via serum levels of reproductive hormones and transvaginal ultrasound findings following placement of an etonogestrel implant once the dominant follicle reaches a size of 15mm or greater, but prior to an LH surge, in persons with prior documented regular cycles and confirmed ovulation. The researchers' hypothesis is that ovulation will be inhibited if the etonogestrel implant is placed prior to an LH surge. Based on data from the Food and Drug Administration label for Nexplanon, etonogestrel rises to levels associated with ovulation suppression within 8 hours of placement. Given this rapid increase, it is therefore plausible to assume that ovulation can be inhibited by the implant if placed prior to an LH surge. This study is novel as there have been no published studies evaluating an etonogestrel implant for this indication. The contribution of this proposed research to the literature is significant because current recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding timing of etonogestrel implant placement are stringent and not patient-centered. Any day insertion of the etonogestrel implant is supported by retrospective data and this pharmacodynamic data would further support the literature for any day insertion without the need for additional emergency contraception. If results support the investigators' hypothesis, it could increase access to contraception and decrease duplicative therapy.

Phase 4
Recruiting

University of Colorado Denver

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Comprehensive Reproductive Support Program for Pregnancy Prevention

15 - 19
Female
Kingston, Canada

The PREVENT Project is a multifaceted, adolescent friendly, culturally competent program aimed to address the issues surrounding unplanned pregnancies and lack of access and uptake of contraceptive services among adolescent girls. The intervention uses a mobile platform that provides educational SMS (Short Message Service) messaging, interactive voice response, and connects adolescent girls to community based AFSRH (Adolescent Friendly Sexual Reproductive Health) counselling services, as well as discreet contraceptive access points headed by female entrepreneurs. The program will be piloted for 12 months in various wards and villages in rural and urban Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.The acceptability and practicality of the intervention will be assessed using mixed methods. Questionnaires and focus groups will be conducted with the study participants, as well as the medical and non-medical volunteers at the start and end of the pilot. The study will be heavily supported by all-female non-medical social entrepreneurs and sexual reproductive health community mentors (volunteers), and, all-female medical reproductive health team. Recruitment will also take place in hair saloons (local hair braiding and styling establishments) and other female run business such as tailors and female clothing stores that have enlisted to become contraceptive access points in the study. There will be 2 intervention groups, control and case group. Both groups will receive educational SMS (text) messages on SRH (Sexual Reproductive Health) and access individually tailored educational resources through interactive voice response (IVR) services/system via PREVENT mobile platform. In addition to personal support to be able to contact with a SRH community peer mentor in the community for AFSRH counselling and support. The case group will then have access to contraception provided with detailed and discreet information on accessing PREVENT contraceptive access points in all communities included in the study.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Queens University