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I've tried Cerazette for a month twice this year and it's just been horrendous for me! So many side effects and nothing really positive to say for it other than no periods! I was on Ovysmen for 5... more

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Rating Summary based on 129 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		19
  • 4 Stars
    		19
  • 3 Stars
    		15
  • 2 Stars
    		23
  • 1 Star
    		53

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  • 72 of 72 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    TheCelticTriad

    4 Stars pill poppers!! Review with images 14/02/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages stops unwanted pregnancies

    Disadvantages Disadvantages side effects

    Cerazette is a hormonal contraceptive which is a pat of the progestogen only pill (commonly known as the mini pill). So there for warned you all at the beginning that this WILL mention periods, mucus membranes, vaginitis and more so can’t say I didn’t tell ya!! ** How it works?** The active ingredient of Cerazette is desogestrel which is a synthetic progestogen that is very similar to the natural progestogen that the body produces. The desogestrel acts in three ways, primarily by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary. It also acts by increasing the thickness of the mucus at the neck ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 ginawatkins080

    Member since 11/11/2010

    Reviews written: 7

    3 Stars Does what I want, but I seem to be in the minority 06/08/2012

    Advantages Advantages no periods, prevents pregnancy, safer than some , rarely affected by antibiotics

    Disadvantages Disadvantages frequent side effects, risks of cancer, irregular/random periods

    Cerazette is a mini pill, meaning it is progestogen only, and it works in three ways: Firstly, it prevents the release of an egg from the ovaries. Secondly, it thickens the mucus at the neck of the womb, making it harder for the sperm to enter. And thirdly, it changes the quality of the womb lining to prevent a fertilised egg implanting in the lining. - - - I was previously on microgynon-30, and had been for about 2 and a half years when I began suffering from horrific migraines. As soon as I informed my doctor I was taken off of these tablets (as it could cause a stroke) and put straight on ... more
  • 33 of 33 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 xmum2fourx

    Member since 04/08/2007

    Reviews written: 569

    3 Stars Contrception that did not work for me 18/03/2012
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Work well for some

    Disadvantages Disadvantages I fell pregnant

    How do they work?The mini pill is a form of contraception that works in 3 ways it increases the natural mucus on the neck of the womb making it more difficult for sperm to break through and this meaning it is less likely for fertilisation to take place. It also works to prevent ovulation and to decrease quality of the womb lining so preventing any fertilised eggs to attach o the womb meaning no pregnancy.To begin taking the pill you wait until your period begins and then take the first pill the first day of your cycle up to the 5th day and this begins the routine. This will begin to work ... more
  • 63 of 63 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 nickyct

    Member since 05/01/2005

    Reviews written: 118

    1 Star Causes Hormonal Imbalance! 08/07/2005
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages You can take the pill with malaria tablets and I didn't get pregnant!!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Shall I start with the mood swings or with the constant bleeding?

    I took the contaceptive pill known as 'Cerazette' for around two months back in 2002 and it successfully managed to ruin parts of a perfectly good trip around South East Asia..... You might say that I am a little bitter about this to say the least so be warned. ***About Cerazette*** Cerazette (manufactured by Organon) is a prescription hormonal contraceptive commonly known as the 'mini pill' or progestogen-only pill and it contains the active ingredient 'desogestrel' which is a synthetic progestogen (which helps to control a women's natural cycle). Desogestrel works in three ways. Firstly it ... more
  • 13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    shaun.shaz

    4 Stars Cerazette is it worth it? 31/01/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages You can take it very soon after having a child and if you've got high blood pressure

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Irregular bleeding (only light though)

    What is Cerazette: Cezarette is a hormonal contraceptive called a "POP" (progestrogen only pill) also commonly known as "the mini pill". How it works: Cerazette contains ingredients which stop the ovaries from releasing an egg but also works by thickening the mucus at the neck of the womb, this stops sperm being able to enter the womb this means that if by chance any eggs are released from the ovaries then it's hard for sperm to get through to the womb to fertilize them. How it should be taken: If you have previously taken the combined pill (COC) then take note. When taking the mini pill you ... more

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Product Details

Long Name Contraceptive Pill
Type Contraceptive Pills
Manufacturer Cerazette
Type for Subname Female Contraception

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  • Jade93 25/8/2010 12:40:29

    Can you get pregnant if you taken the pill one hour later than your suppose to?

    ive been on the pill for a year and 5 months. me and my bofriend has sexual intercorse and before he was about to ejaculate i took his penis out of me but i think a little bit went in, but would there be a slight chance that i could be pregnant even though i've been on the Cezarette pill for a year and 5 months?

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  • msarrakc 6/8/2010 22:42:28

    Will this pill make me gain weight?

    I have just switched from the contraceptive implant to Cerazette after much excessive bleeding and a lot of wieght gain on the implant. My doctor says that even though the implant and Cerazette are both progestogen only contraceptives they won't necessarily have the same effect on me but I really don't want to put on any more weight and would like to know if anyone else has experienced anything similar when switching between these. Thanks.

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