Ortho - Tri-Cyclen (Birth Control)

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Overall rating: 3.48 / 5
(based on 1,159 votes)

Recommended by 68% of visitors

Average price: $20.81


         
  
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before using ortho tricyclen i had severe cysts..every other day i would wake up to a painful cyst that would eventually bleed and leave scaring on my face...using ortho tricyclen for the first week i noticed less cysts and the ones i had already decreased in size...its been 3 weeks now and i am completely cyst free...

i have had no noticeable side affects so far..i love ortho and hope it doesnt stop working..

Pros

  • clearer skin no breakouts
  • increased sex drive

Cons

[not submitted]
  • moderately severe
  • for a few weeks
  • $ 35
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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I'm 18 years old, and I would defiantly recommend this to anyone, I actually already have!

I had tried EVERYTHING for my acne and my derm wanted to put me on accutain, but I already have super dry skin so I knew that wouldn’t be a good idea for me. So I did this as a last hope kind of treatment, and it has worked wonders!!! I am so happy I tried this. I only have two little baby zits, as opposed to 10 all over my chin and mouth area.

I’m much more confident and happy!

I have noticed no weight gain or mood swings, but I felt super nauseous the next morning after I took it the first time (I take it every day at night before bed) but I have been 1005 fine after that!

Pros

  • Stopped breakouts! only three zits this month! (compaired to 20)
  • Breasts grew half a cup size

Cons

  • Contraceptive part doesnt work because I also take Minocycline (an antibiotic)
  • Heavy Spotting
  • moderate
  • for about a month
  • $ 15
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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I had terrible acne before taking ortho tri cyclin low. i was covered in it. had severe cystic acne all over my back. this has been a miracle drug for my acne. within a week it was almost all gone.

although this helped me, i wish i could go off it. there is a risk of blood clots. also, i tried to stop taking it for 3 days and just 3 days without it made me have insanely greasy hair (which i never had before....) and a bunch of acne.

tbh, id try this medicine if nothing else has worked. its worth a try... but be aware of the risks.

Pros

  • No acne
  • Breasts grew!
  • decrease in oily hair

Cons

  • Risk of blood clot
  • slight weight gain
  • long periods
  • severe
  • for more than a year
  • $ 15
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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It is a great product.

Pros

  • Lighter Periods
  • Shorter Periods ( 2-3 dyas)
  • Very Min Cramps
  • Breast Enlargement (for women with smaller breast, pro..already large..maybe a con.)
  • Less Acne

Cons

  • It is so hard to remember to take everyday at the same time. Most of the time I just set an alarm on my phone to remind me.
  • Slight weight gain but nothing a little exercise cant help.
  • light
  • for about a year
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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I just began taking this birth control. I have 4 pills left and then i will be done with the first month. My acne is now worse than it was before I began taking these. I'm hoping it gets better as I continue to take this birth control.

Pros

  • No babies!
  • Breast slightly larger

Cons

  • Severe acne breakouts
  • Light nausea
  • moderate
  • for about a month
  • $ 3


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I'm using OTC to help clear my face and so far it's been doing a great Job, I don't have any weird symptoms so far and I'm on my second pack.

Pros

  • Clearer skin
  • Skin less oily
  • Not pregnant
  • Slightly larger breast

Cons

  • Having to rememeber to take it daily.
  • moderate
  • for about a month
  • $ 20
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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I took Yaz and had great results within the first month. All my active breakouts cleared up and I was left with only a few spots every now and again.

A few months into my treatment I realised that I had a build up of pimples underneath my skin which have been impossible to get rid of. I have been using this product for about 9 months now and my skin is returning to how it used to be. I pay $90.00 for a 3 month packet and I really do not think this product is worth the price.

Also, people suffering from vomitting, ect may simply need to to take a different dosage of it. I experienced none of those symptoms due to Yaz

Pros

  • Clearer skin for a few months
  • Less period pain

Cons

[not submitted]
  • moderately severe
  • for a few months
  • $ 90
  • I do not recommend using this treatment.


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I'm pretty happy I started taking Ortho :)

Pros

  • Not Pregnant
  • Shorter, lighter period
  • Boobs slightly bigger
  • Acne cleared up
  • No weight gain
  • Greatly reduced cramping

Cons

  • Crave food (which caused me to eat a bunch of chocolate and my chin broke out severely for a week)
  • More emotional
  • moderate
  • for a few months
  • $ 3
  • I recommend using this treatment.


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Honestly I wish I've never started birth control. This is our bodies that doctors refuse to tell and or explain the details or side effects because they don't care.

Pros

  • Can't really say. Breast size is a little bigger.

Cons

  • Been bleeding for 15 days for now. Seem to be irritable because of the break through bleeding no one explained to me. Notice slight acne
  • moderate
  • for about a month
  • I do not recommend using this treatment.


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I have been on it for about 2.5 weeks now and I am getting terrible abdominal cramps and have been feeling sick to my stomach. My acne seems to have gotten worse as well. I am hoping that after my body gets used to it all those cons go away.

Pros

  • Prevents pregnancy

Cons

  • Nausea
  • Acne break out
  • Painful cramping
  • moderate
  • for a few weeks
  • I do not recommend using this treatment.


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