What is the generic for Apri birth control?

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Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel.

What is desogestrel used to treat?

Descriptions. Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, and when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman’s egg from fully developing each month.

Is Apri low estrogen?

Low-dose combination birth control pills Many brands offer low-dose combination birth control pills, which contain 35 micrograms or less of estrogen. Dr. Longoria may prescribe products such as Apri®, Aviane®, Levlen 21®, Levora®, Lo/Ovral®, Ortho-Novum®, Yasmin®, or Yaz®.

Does APRI have estrogen and progesterone?

This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen.

Does Apri make you gain weight?

Some women worry about weight gain when taking Apri and other birth control pills. While it might give you the munchies, it’s mostly water retention (and not actual fat) that’s to blame.

Is Apri good for acne?

Apri birth control is effective for preventing pregnancy. In some cases, it can help treat endometriosis, acne, and heavy menstrual bleeding.

Can desogestrel make you gain weight?

A review of 44 studies showed no evidence that birth control pills caused weight gain in most women. And, as with other possible side effects of the pill, any weight gain is generally minimal and goes away within 2 to 3 months. If you happen to be one of those few women who put on pounds, talk to your doctor.

What are the side effects of taking desogestrel?

Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use.

Who should not take Apri?

For this reason, combination oral contraceptives, including Apri®, should not be used by women who are over 35 years of age and smoke. Patients should be counseled that this product does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Can Apri cause hair loss?

Can Taking Hormonal Birth Control Cause or Prevent Hair Loss? TLDR: No, birth control does NOT cause or prevent hair loss. Birth control pills are the most popular form of contraceptives in the U.S. Women don’t just take birth control to prevent pregnancy, though.

Will I gain weight on Apri?

breast tenderness; breakthrough bleeding; acne, darkening of facial skin; weight gain; or.

Do you get periods with desogestrel?

Disadvantages: you may not have regular periods while taking it – your periods may be lighter, more frequent, or may stop altogether, and you may get spotting between periods. it does not protect you against STIs. you need to remember to take it at or around the same time every day.