How do members experience Ethinyl estradiol-desogestrel?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Endometriosis 78 7
Birth control 31 13
Irregular menstrual periods 9 7
Polycystic ovary syndrome 4 4
Depressed mood 2 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Nausea 4
Anger 1
Anxious mood 1
Chest pain 1
Decreased sex drive (libido) 1
Depressed mood 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 6
Mild 6
None 20

Member evaluations

gardener

evaluated on Dec 02, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

bassoongirl

evaluated on Nov 30, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

dibo

evaluated on Jan 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Moderate
  • Side effects: None