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Desogestrel ethinyl estradiol is a combination of two hormones used as a birth control pill. It contains a progestin and an estrogen named desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol respectively. This medication works by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation). Additionally, it changes the cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus, making it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus or for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. The image provided seems to show the chemical structure of one of the hormones in the medication.*