Desogen is a prescription oral contraceptive that contains a combination of desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol. It is used to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, altering the cervical mucus, and changing the uterine lining. Desogen is not used to treat any condition called "desogen," as it is specifically a brand name for birth control.
Desogen is a prescription oral contraceptive that contains a combination of desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol. It is used to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, altering the cervical mucus, and changing the uterine lining. Desogen is not used to treat any condition called "desogen," as it is specifically a brand name for birth control.
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Desogen
Depletes
Prolonged use of Desogen can impact 10 essential nutrients.
Folic Acid
Vitamin B6
Zinc
Vitamin C
Magnesium
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B12
Tyrosine
Vitamin B2
Vitamin E
Also Affects:
Selenium
Health Impact
Desogen-induced nutrient depletion can lead to a range of health problems
High Homocysteine & Vascular Risk
Folate-Related Megaloblastic Anemia
Peripheral Neuropathy From B6 Imbalance
B6-Related Anemia & Skin Changes
Weakened Immune Response
Slow Skin & Wound Healing
Scurvy & Fragile Blood Vessels
Side Effects
Common side effects of Desogen, some of which may be related to nutrient depletion
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Folate
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Zinc Bisglycinate
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Vitamin B6 (50% Pyridoxine and 50% P-5-P)
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Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin
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Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
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L-Tyrosine
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Vitamin B1 Thiamine HCl
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Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) 33 mg; mixed tocopherols 6.6mg (providing d-gamma, d-delta and d-beta tocopherols)
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