Cerazette

The pill is used as a hormonal contraceptive, and was first used medically in Europe in 1981. The oestrogen-free birth control pill is called the mini-pill, because it contains only one hormone, in comparison to the combined preparations, which contain two female hormones.

The active ingredient desogestrel is a synthetic progestin of the 3rd generation. As well as oestrogens, progestins are part of the second important class of female sex hormones, which belong to the group of steroid hormones.

The mini-pill is very effective in low doses. The hormonal preparation contains only 0.075 mg progestin-desogestrel and can also be taken by breastfeeding women. Here it offers effective protection against becoming pregnant again.

Desogestrel is a so-called pro-drug in which the gestagenic effect is caused by the active metabolite 3-keto-desogestrel. This substance causes a change in consistency or thickening of the cervical mucus in the area of the cervix. Male sperm are thus no longer able to enter the uterus, and ovulation is also suppressed, which significantly increases safety against pregnancy.

• Cerazette- Patient Leaflet

Due to the low dosage, the side effects are weaker compared to those of a combined pill.

Side effects may not occur.

Common side effects:

• irregular vaginal bleeding
• acne
• absence of bleeding
• weight gain
• headaches
• chest pain
• decreased libido
• depressive mood or mood swings

Occasional side effects:

• vomiting
• menstrual pain
• hair loss
• vaginal fungus
• fatigue
• cysts on the ovary
• difficulties while wearing contact lenses

The Cerazette birth control pill should not be taken if there is known hypersensitivity to the active substance, desogestrel, or any other constituent, such as lactose.

Women with thrombosis in the lungs or legs are not permitted to take birth control pills. This also applies to current or previous liver disease. All hormone-related cancers and tumours are also exclusion criteria. The pill must also not be used for unexplained, irregular vaginal bleeding.

The following diseases must be clarified with the doctor before taking the birth control pill:

• liver cancer
• thrombosis
• high blood pressure
• tuberculosis

The effectiveness of the Cerazette pill is decreased or reversed by the following medications:

• Anti-epileptic drugs
• medicines for stomach upset,
• anti-tuberculosis drugs,
• medicines for treating depression,
• infectious diseases and HIV

There are many places on the Internet where you can order birth control pills

prescription-free. For health reasons, we advise against taking Cerazette without first consulting a doctor, as it is not suitable for all women. Do not order Cerazette unless you have a prescription from a certified doctor, who has checked your suitability for the medication.

The Cerazette mini pill is suitable for adult women and breast-feeding mothers. If you are intolerant to oestrogen, or suffer from severe symptoms such as menstrual migraine, or oestrogen-related side effects such as oedema, the medicine is also suitable because it does not contain oestrogen.

We are aware that in order to prescribe this medication, it is necessary to check whether the person is suited to it. Apomeds connects you to mail-order pharmacies and EU-qualified doctors, who check your filled-in questionnaire for contraindications and interactions with other medicines. So you can safely and discreetly order your birth-control pill online!

Next to Cerazette we also have the following progestogen birth control pills in stock:

• Cerelle
• Noriday

You can conveniently select Cerazette on our website Apomeds and complete an online questionnaire, which will be approved by the doctors with whom we work, if you are suitable for the mini-pill. The follow-up prescription will then be issued and delivered to your home, with the oral contraceptive in a discreet package. For more information about How Apomeds works, click here.