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desogestrel · Medicine question

How does Cerazette (desogestrel) prevent pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Cerazette (desogestrel) prevents pregnancy primarily by inhibiting ovulation, with an additional effect of increasing cervical mucus viscosity.

Sources for this answer

Cerazette 75 microgram film-coated tabletOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 17Document updated 8 January 2025

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