Product Images Azurette

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.*

Cigarette smoking and oral contraceptive use are risky, especially for women over 35 years old. Heavy smoking or smoking 15 or more cigarettes per day increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke.*

This table presents circulatory disease mortality rates per 100,000 woman-years categorized by age, smoking status, and oral contraceptive use. The table compares ever-users (non-smokers and smokers) to controls (non-smokers and smokers). The data is adapted from a reference by P.M. Layde and V. Beral, denoted as #12.*

Cigarette smoking and oral contraceptive use can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects, particularly in women over 35 years of age and those who smoke heavily (15 or more cigarettes per day). It is recommended that women who use oral contraceptives should not smoke.*

Cigarette smoking can increase the risk of serious cardiovascular problems in women who are taking oral contraceptives. The risk is higher in older women and those who smoke heavily (15 or more cigarettes per day), especially for those over 35 years old. As a cautionary measure, it is strongly advised that women who use oral contraceptives should not smoke.*

Azurette® is a medication that is used for oral contraception. This product contains Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP) with 0.15 mg/0.02 mg and 0.01 mg dosage. The medication is distributed by Mayne Pharma. However, the provided text also contains some unreadable characters, so some details might be missing.*