Cerazette (desogestrel) is an oral hormonal contraceptive approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is because the effects of the pill are completely reversible, so fertility isn’t affected at all. I haven't tried any other progesterone tablets but have bled on everything, including the injections for … Now, with this pill, one has to be very reliable in taking this medication or there is a high possibility of pregnancy. Although fertility returns in the majority of women within 7 months of the last injection, it can take up to 18 months for other women. I have just stopped taking the mini pill Cerazette after 3 months of use due to loads of side effects but its ok as my partner and I are going to start trying for a baby properly in January and we have decided that if i happen to fall pregnant before then its ok as we are financially secure and we have a house. My GP has prescribed Cerazette as I am currently breastfeeding my second child who is now 7 weeks old so can't take the combined pill. After that, you should take one pill of Cerazette every day at the same time. No, as quickly as you come back off Cerazette, fertility could desire to return to common particularly immediately. The first pill is usually taken on the first day of the period, and … My skin was awful and I put on 11lbs. Therefore, you will have to use an extra protection for the next seven days. I have just come off cerazette after 6 months. I was on Cerazette for a couple of years before ttc ds, with no periods (and on Depo for 5 years before that with no periods) - I had my first period about 6 weeks after stopping Cerazette, and they were then fairly regular.This was about a year before ttc (came off the pill ealrier than I wanted to ttc in case it did take a while to get out of my system). Is there any research to suggest that Cerazette POP inhibits fertility? We are using protection because we dont plan on becomming pregnant right now. I spent more time bleeding than not - periods didn't stop, I had spotting in between and otherwise felt horrible on it. Hi guys. The combined contraceptive pill - which contains oestrogen and progestogen - works by preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs. Q: I’ve read that it is best to have sex a few days before you ovulate and have also read it’s best to have sex a few days after ovulation. The Progesterone only pill (POP) / mini pill (Cerazette) is a small tablet you swallow daily that (unlike the combined pill) only contains one hormone – progesterone. Cerazette can be used to manage the symptoms of endometriosis in women, age 18 and older. Discussion in 'Trying To Conceive' started by boppy, Jan 7, 2010. Does cerazette cause fertility problems . I take my pills regularly and have never missed one. Last night I just had a gut feeling to test to see if I was ovulating - I dont know why, like I said I just had this very strong gut feeling. Also, this month, I used OPK and found I was Ov day 8 of my cycle - … Since true menstruation only happens after you ovulate, getting your period back is an indication that your fertility has returned and that you have started ovulating again. If you are more than 12 hours late taking your pill (36 hours from the last use), protection against pregnancy will be reduced. Start taking Cerazette on day 21 after the birth. That being said, you may ovulate earlier than if you were only combination oral contraceptives. The Pill is one of the main contraceptives used in the western world, it has been used for almost 40 years and has been extremely successful in delaying pregnancy. Cerazette: It is hard to say, but generally speaking you may ovulate as late as 3 months after stopping or as early as one month. It is important to take the pill about the same time each day, and no later than 12 hours after the usual time. I have been on the pill Cerazette for about 3 weeks now. Are you TTC after taking cerazette? The ovarian reserve is the sum total of eggs which are present in the ovary and which can be recruited. The progestogen-only method of contraception includes the progestogen-only pill (POP), the progestogen-only implant, and the progestogen-only injectable. once you stop taking Cerazette your sessions will return to common. Premium Questions. Fertility after the pill and a burst cyst. I had loads of symptoms but when i checked its quite common when coming off the progesterone only pill - im still trying to get used to whats normal for me xxx I kept having a few days of spotting while on cerazette, and got my withdrawal bleed 2 days after my last pill - had a proper af 24 days later and then 2 regular 27 day cycles. In this study, when Cerazette was discontinued after 2 cycles (56 continuous days), ovulation occurred on average after 17 days (range 7-30 days). Fertility usually returns immediately following discontinuation of progestogen-only methods, except for users of DMPA where it is unpredictable. Dear Professor Winston, I hope you can help me, as I feel I’m getting no support currently from my doctors! I can't wait that long, i am having horrible side effects - spotting, headaches, upset stomach, mood swings, minor depression, needing to pee all the time. Hi - I took Cerazette for 2 years, and came off it 23 months ago, my cycle was incredibly irregular for 20 months, only stabilizing to 31 days for the last 3 months. Take the first pill on the first day of menstrual bleeding. Coni Longden-Jefferson talks about missing her period after a decade without it, and speaks to leading Gynaecologist Dr Jess Farren to get the facts about contraception and fertility. 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