Cyclessa
Birth Control, Hormonal Contraception
Treatment
19 Active Studies for Cyclessa
Treatment for
Birth Control
What is Cyclessa
Desogestrel
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of the female hormone estrogen. It was first developed in 1938 and has since been used in contraceptive pills. It is more easily absorbed in the body than other forms of estrogen and has been FDA approved since 1943.
Desogen
is the brand name
Cyclessa Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Desogen
Desogestrel
1992
68
Effectiveness
How Cyclessa Affects Patients
Ethinylestradiol works by decreasing hormones in the body that lead to ovulation and endometrial vascularization. It has a long lasting effect and is usually taken once daily. It is usually considered to be a safe drug, but patients should still be aware of the potential risks of developing thrombotic events.
How Cyclessa works in the body
Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen. When taken, it can reduce bone density and prevent ovulation by blocking hormones that are needed for the process. It also thickens the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from traveling, and stops changes in the endometrium that would be required for implantation. Ethinylestradiol also lowers luteinizing hormone and increases sex hormone binding globulin.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Cyclessa is contingent upon the determined condition, for example Acne Vulgaris, Hormonal Contraception and Folate supplementation therapy. The amount of dosage is outlined in the table beneath, contingent upon the method of administration.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Birth Control
, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.375 mg
, Kit, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral
Hormonal Contraception
, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.375 mg
, Kit, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral
Warnings
Cyclessa has twenty-six contraindications, so it is inadvisable to take Cyclessa if you have any of the conditions listed in the following table.
Cyclessa Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Stroke
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Liver Cancer
Do Not Combine
Endometrial Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
Thromboembolism
Do Not Combine
Thromboembolism
Do Not Combine
Major Surgery
Do Not Combine
benign hepatic adenoma
Do Not Combine
Breast Cancer
Do Not Combine
Liver Diseases
Do Not Combine
undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
Do Not Combine
Breast
Do Not Combine
Type 2 Diabetes
Do Not Combine
Coronary Disease
Do Not Combine
Thrombophlebitis
Do Not Combine
Thrombophilia
Do Not Combine
Diastolic blood pressure
Do Not Combine
Hypertension
Do Not Combine
Jaundice, Obstructive
Do Not Combine
Venous Thrombosis
Do Not Combine
Icterus
Do Not Combine
focal neurological symptoms
Do Not Combine
Heart Valve Diseases
Do Not Combine
estrogen-dependent neoplasia
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Cyclessa.
Common Cyclessa Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.
Belinostat
Major
The metabolism of Belinostat can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.
Binimetinib
Major
The metabolism of Binimetinib can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.
Enasidenib
Major
The metabolism of Enasidenib can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.
Etoposide
Major
The metabolism of Etoposide can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.
Cyclessa Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Women who overdose on birth control may experience bleeding, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and fatigue. Treatments for overdose include monitoring levels of potassium and sodium in the body, as well as signs of metabolic acidosis.
Cyclessa Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Cyclessa?
38 active studies are currently examining the potential of Cyclessa to provide Folate supplementation, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder relief and Menopausal symptom management.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Birth Control
19 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 2
Hormonal Contraception
0 Actively Recruiting
Cyclessa Reviews: What are patients saying about Cyclessa?
5
Patient Review
4/20/2013
Cyclessa for Birth Control
5
Patient Review
7/29/2013
Cyclessa for Birth Control
5
Patient Review
3/13/2010
Cyclessa for Birth Control
4.3
Patient Review
10/10/2012
Cyclessa for Birth Control
4
Patient Review
6/16/2012
Cyclessa for Birth Control
3.7
Patient Review
4/18/2008
Cyclessa for Birth Control
3.7
Patient Review
1/4/2011
Cyclessa for Birth Control
3.3
Patient Review
6/26/2012
Cyclessa for Birth Control
2.3
Patient Review
2/9/2008
Cyclessa for Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
1
Patient Review
10/28/2010
Cyclessa for Birth Control
Patient Q&A Section about cyclessa
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Cyclessa used for?
"This birth control medication contains a progestin and an estrogen hormone which work together to prevent pregnancy. In addition to preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may also make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne."
Answered by AI
What drug category is Cyclessa in?
"Cyclessa is a type of drug called an estrogen/progestin, which is a type of contraception that is taken orally."
Answered by AI
What type of birth control is Cyclessa?
"The birth control pill contains two types of hormones- desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, which prevent pregnancy when taken properly. It works by stopping the development of a woman's egg each month, so that it cannot be fertilized by a sperm."
Answered by AI
Is it normal to bleed on the pill?
"hormonal intrauterine device (IUD)
implant
injection
patch
vaginal ring
Hormonal contraceptives may cause irregular bleeding, such as bleeding between periods, during the first few months after starting to use them. Common hormonal contraceptives include the combined oral contraceptive pill, the hormonal intrauterine device (IUD), the implant, the injection, the patch, and the vaginal ring."
Answered by AI