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Nausea with desogestrel

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My consultant changed me from the combined pill onto desogestrel to try and slow the growth of my endo/cyst. I've been taking it for 8 days and I maybe have been having a bit less pain (touch wood) but I've started getting terrible nausea, particularly in the mornings. I've never been pregnant but I'm guessing it's almost like morning sickness?! Also feels a bit like travel sickness (which I do get, a lot). Has anybody else had this and did it pass? I want to persevere with this pill for a bit, but I'd be grateful for any tips on how to manage the nausea.

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The nausea has now pretty much passed, but I've moved onto other side effects...

My forehead is really greasy and I've started getting big spots on my chin (which I have never really had before!). I also have sore boobs, and VERY sore (and bigger?) nipples. My sex drive is nonexistent, and I think my mood seems depressed. I have also been getting incredibly bloated, like a huge hard inflated tummy (especially after eating) which is really sore.

Does anyone have any tips for dealing with these side effects? Or experience about whether/when they will pass? I don't know how much longer to persevere for, I've been taking it for nearly 3 weeks. I start a new job next week so I don't want to be mega bloated or in loads of pain :(

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