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Desogestrel Ethinyl Estradiol is a combination medication used for birth control. It contains two hormones, desogestrel, and ethinyl estradiol. Desogestrel is a type of progestin and ethinyl estradiol is a type of estrogen. These hormones work together to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovaries) and altering the cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to reach the uterus. The structure of the chemical components is also shown in the text.*