Birth Control Pills, Alesse, Angeliq, Desogen

Alesse (Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel) is a combination prescription contraception medication to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills may also make your periods regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts and it also treats your acne. Alesse contains progestin and estrogen. This medication works by preventing the release of an egg during your menstrual cycle. It causes changes in the mucus of the cervix, which makes it difficult for sperm to penetrate and for an egg to implant.