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Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Birth control) Reviews
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Bexxx from Ontario
June 6, 2010
| Pros | -make my boobs significantly bigger with minor weight gain otherwise. Obvious growth occurs in the first week of the pill cycle, I now have to alternate between bras of different sizes depending on where I am in my cycle |
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| Cons | -lots of breast pain from constant growth -my skin has become extremely sensitive to the sun, including heat rash and a burn even when using 45SPF (70 works on the other hand), I suppose the resulting tan could be a pro -my acne hasn't gotten any better and arguably has gotten worse but not significantly so |
| Bottom line | As I'm using this for birth control it's doing it's job and while there are some side effects they are not so bad I'd consider switching because of them. It's a gamble, there will be side effects from any birth control pill and if they're not so bad you may as well settle. Best way to decide whether the side effects are bearable or not is to take a pill for 3 cycles before making up your mind. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
cora from atlanta
June 6, 2010
| Pros | -Very clear skin -Extremely predictable periods -Lighter periods -Lighter cramps -Fewer mood swings -No weight gain -Very inexpensive -Easy to use |
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| Cons | -Severe initial breakouts -Nausea for the first week -Mood swings for the first few weeks -Takes several months to work |
| Bottom line | I take Ortho Cyclen generic. Instead of the changing hormone level pills of Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Cyclen is constant, steady hormones until the week of placebos. If you have problems with mid-cycle breakouts or moodiness, I'd recommend trying the single level hormone birth control. I initially broke out terribly for a week or two when I first started taking it. Halfway through the second cycle, I missed a pill and broke out again. I just started my 3rd pack and my skin looks beautiful. I still have some hyperpigmentation from the second breakout, but it's going away quickly. My skin tone looks more even, too. I started bcp to regulate my unpredictable period and ease pms symptoms, and the pill has worked wonderfully for all of those issues. I only pay $9 a month, and that's WITHOUT health insurance or prescription plans. GO GENERIC, unless you happen to be allergic or sensitive to a generic filler ingredient. Chemically, generic pills are nearly identical to brand names. Also, give bcp at least 3-4 months to begin working. Any review of someone only taking birth control for 2-3 weeks is completely invalid. Like every other acne product, it's going to take time. Also, don't resort to bcp if acne is your only issue. There are serious side effects and complications, and it's not worth the risk, imo, for potentially clearer skin when there are other methods of skin care available. If, like me, you have a hormonal imbalance that affects more than just your skin, give it a try! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $9.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
BeadyB from SD, CA
June 1, 2010
| Pros | No cycts anymore. Ever No nausea No weight gain (actually lost weight) Not pregnant!!! |
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| Cons | Took 2 full cycles to reap benefits still get the occasional non inflamatory acne. its rare though. |
| Bottom line | I previously wrote here with a bad review, didnt realize it takes TIME to regulate hormones and balance out. Now I only get the occasional breakout and its minor. No more flare ups the week before my period. I'm also now taking Bactrim and using Epiduo. So far so good. And most importantly, I'm not pregnant! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
maddy88
May 9, 2010
| Pros | It made my boobs half cup larger. Regulated my period. Got it exactly the same time every month. |
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| Cons | It made my acne worse immediately. especially areound the lipline. my forehead was the worse affected |
| Bottom line | I would reccomend it if you dont have acne probelems. my boyfriend said i was easily irritated when starting this pill. overall, i like it. Free at planned parenthood |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
nixie from Nova Scotia
May 2, 2010
| Pros | cleared up acne, regulated periods, reduced pms symptoms... |
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| Cons | I was on it for 5 years and the effectiveness of the prescription has been slowly wearing off over the past 6 months, my solution was to switch medications. |
| Bottom line | it was great for several years until my body adapted to it. i would say its worth your time to try it out! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $4.95 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Brittany from Phoenix
April 30, 2010
| Pros | Cleared up acne. Made my breasts at lease a cup size bigger. No weight gain, just a little bit of bloating. 3 to 4 day period and almost no cramps. |
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| Cons | First few weeks I felt sick and extra hormonal. Expensive for non generic without insurance. |
| Bottom line | Been on it for 6 months, all the bad things have went away and its very hard to ever want to stop because the benefits are amazing. I'm only twenty and I would recommend this to anyone. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
tplus
April 29, 2010
| Pros | Prevents pregnancy, regulates period |
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| Cons | Some people gain weight (I did!), helps with acne but NOT a cure |
| Bottom line | It is helpful and does its job by preventing pregnancy but should not be a cure for acne. Might help with acne but not cure it. Another side effect is weight gain, this is due to the fact that you are tricking your body into thinking you are pregnant so that you don't get pregnant in reality. When your body thinks it's pregnant it naturally begins building up a fat store on your abdominal region to prepare for the baby. Another thing many women don't consider when thinking about birth control is that fact that it can alter you psychologically. I switched to another birth control before and suddenly became very anxious, nervous, and depressed. I switched back and have been feeling much better, and back to my normal self. Not all birth control pills contain the same hormones and different hormones effect people differently, some having more chance of causing mental problems than others. While this can sound scary it shouldn't stop you from using birth control, just do your research and pay attention to how it effects you. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $12.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
fulle012 from Hawaii
April 26, 2010
| Pros | 1. No babies 2. Skin less oily |
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| Cons | 1. Very very moody and emotional 2. Gained weight 3. uncontrollable appetite 4. Didn't really help acne |
| Bottom line | I changed from Yasmin to Ortho because my insurance wouldn't cover the Yasmin. What a mistake! I felt awful on the Ortho. I was an absolute emotional wreck for about a week around my period. Constantly crying, pretty much couldn't function. I usually don't have any symptoms at all so that was really abnormal. I also couldn't stop eating everything in site. It was like i was never full. So needless to say i gained a few pounds. I'd rather pay for the Yasmin then deal with this for another month. |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | light |
Virginia from Macks Creek, MO
April 15, 2010
| Pros | * Acne is clearing up * Only have a 4 day period * Flow is light *Not bad cramps * Only cost $8 * Lost 8 pounds |
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| Cons | *Have not found any yet. |
| Bottom line | I started this birth control about two months ago. My boyfriends mom took me to the health department to get some BC. I was scared of gaining weight and getting even worse acne because it was already terrible. I have some scars on my face it was getting that bad. I was so happy when I noticed my acne was getting better gradually every day. I weighed myself just out of curiosity and I have lost 8 puonds. I have not worked out or even changed my eating habits yet. I also know that the Wal-Mart makeup, foundation, is not good for your acne AT ALL! The only kind that's ok for your face is Rimmel foundation. I also know that if you wash your face once a day, the best time is before bed, it doesn't take as much of the natural oils out. If you wash your face too much you'll take the natural oils out of your face and it will just create even more oil so your face wash will be useless. Every product works differently with different people because no one person is the same. This BC really works with me but it differs greatly for every person. If this does not work just try another. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $8.00 |
| Acne severity | very light |
esmeraldat from Los Angeles
April 9, 2010
| Pros | stopped major breakouts, reduced sebrum production (oil), regulated cycle, controlled hormonal acne |
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| Cons | melasma, terrible acne and oily skin after coming off the Pill, fears of long-term severe side effects |
| Bottom line | I used the Pill for 10 years. It really helped my adult acne at first - especially the hormonal variety that springs up two weeks before my period. After a while though, I'd say about 5 years, my body grew used to it. I even developed melasma (darkening of the skin) above my upper lip and on my cheeks and forehead. This is why I came off the pill, which resulted in EXTREMELY oily skin and major breakouts for about 6 months. Now, thanks to benzoyl peroxide used 2X per day, my acne is again under control, but I'm still dealing with the melasma. If you have moderate to severe acne, I'd recommend trying the Pill because it WILL help, just be cautious about staying on it beyond 5 years or so due to long-term severe (and not so severe) side effects. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $21.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
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