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DESOGEN

* A Profile of Desogestrel

* Contraception Therapy Options

* Patient Information

o Patient Information Guide

* Links

* Detailed Patient Package Insert

* Prescribing Information

FACTS ABOUT DESOGEN®

In the early 1960s hormonal methods of contraception became available

with the introduction of the first Oral Contraceptive (OC) Pill. The

Pill revolutionized contraception providing for the first time a

reliable, reversible and easy to use method. Through the years the

Pill has continuously been improved. Today, it is the favored method

of contraception in many parts of the world and is accepted

enthusiastically by doctors and users worldwide.

What is Desogen®?

* Desogen® is an oral contraceptive (OC) containing 150 mcg

desogestrel and 30 mcg ethinyl estradiol.

* Desogen® has a high degree of safety and, like other oral

contraceptives, is 99.9% effective in preventing pregnancy, when used

as prescribed.*

* Oral contraceptives such as Desogen® carry many health benefits

in addition to prevention of pregnancy, including:

o increased menstrual cycle regularity

o decreased blood loss and decreased incidence of iron

deficiency anemia

o decreased incidence of dysmenorrhea

o decreased incidence of functional ovarian cysts

o decreased incidence of ectopic pregnancies

o decreased incidence of fibroadenomas and fibrocystic

disease of the breast

o decreased incidence of acute pelvic inflammatory disease

o decreased incidence of endometrial cancer

o decreased incidence of ovarian cancer

Why should I choose Desogen®?

* One billion cycles of use worldwide confirm the acceptability

and safety of Desogen.*

OCs do not protect against HIV (AIDS) infection and other sexually

transmitted diseases. The use of OCs is associated with increased

risks of several serious side effects, including thromboembolic

diseases. Some studies suggest that this risk is slightly increased by

OCs containing desogestrel; additional studies do not support this

finding. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious

cardiovascular side effects; women who take OCs are strongly advised

not to smoke.

Please see the full prescribing information for Desogen® for complete

information on the safety and effectiveness of this product located at

this web site. You should always discuss the risks and benefits of any

medication with your physician.

http://www.zemuron.com/products/consumer/desogen/desogen_c.html

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Moderator note: I'm not advertising for Desogen; just helping tte

out with her question.

Sheila