Tag: Progestogen only

According to user-reported data, roughly 17% of people on the desogestrel pill have experienced thrush. While hormonal contraception does not directly 'cause' yeast infections, the hormonal changes associated with the progestogen-only pill can increase a person's susceptibility to developing one. Understanding this connection can help you manage your vaginal health effectively while on desogestrel.

In 2021, the UK's medicines regulator approved Lovima, a desogestrel-based oral contraceptive, to be sold without a prescription following a consultation with a pharmacist. This landmark decision made it one of the first birth control pills to be available over-the-counter, significantly increasing access for many women.