Desogestrel Health Dictionary

A progestogen drug used with ethinylestradiol as an ingredient of some combined oral contraceptives.

Desogestrel is reported to have a slightly higher risk of venous thromboembolism than older drugs. Side effects of desogestrel include weight changes and fluid retention. There may also be nausea, vomiting, headache, depression, and breast tenderness.

n. a *progestogen used in various *oral contraceptives, either alone or in combination with ethinylestradiol.