Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Birth control) Reviews

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Janet, MD Aug 22nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Light periods, minimal cramps, helps with endometriosis, very very mild breakouts around time of period Cons: Slight mood swings at first, can be expensive without good insurance Bottom Line: I've used this product for four years it's amazing. My periods are always on time, light and only last four days. My acne was never too bad, but it keeps my face relatively clear, except for right around the time of my period I'll get a few pimples. I have tried the generic type and it was awful, horrible cramps, long irregular periods and severe breakouts. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 20.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Susanne, Georgia, US Aug 21st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: No babies, slight growth in breast size, less cramps, no acne Cons: WEIGHT GAIN, more emotional, tired often Bottom Line: I've used OTC for over 3 years and decided to stop taking it due to weight gain. Even while eating light and exercising I have gained 30 pounds in 3 years. Weight seems to be dropping off now with ease. Periods always lasted 5 days. It was good knowing the exact day you were going to start though. I always seemed to be tired, but am now finding that I have more energy. I was also very emotional with mood swings during the week of my period, which was never that way before the pill. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 9.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Shawn, NJ Aug 21st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Stops pregnancy, clear skin Cons: Started a smell "down there" after periods Bottom Line: I took OTC Lo when i was in High School with no side effects, i stopped taking them and i had my son. When i started them again, I noticed that i was getting a bad oder after my periods...i guess when I had to take the pills with the highest dose of estorgen it really was bad. I have since stopped taking them and it went away.. i am now searching for another birth control, was thinking about Yaz, but i haven't heard many good reviews for that..needles to say i have an appt. with my doctor this week!! Recommended: No Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous Aug 18th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Bigger Boobs, No Babies, Lighter Periods, No Bleeding bt periods, didnt have bad cramps to begin w but none now. Cons: Mood swings first month, may be the cause of random spots of acne on legs and back, slightly anxious but controllable. Bottom Line: starting on my third pack, seems okay so far Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Betty, North Pole, AK Aug 17th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Well I started using it 2 days ago because I have mild acne and they say its really good for acne, but ill see how it works... Cons: The first night I took it it gave me a headache. Bottom Line: Any birthcontrol is good to take because it helps you have regular periods and less cramps so I will keep using this product. Recommended: Yes Usage: Betty has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 9.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jennie, Canada Aug 12th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: bigger boobs, no babies, no more extreme cramps, less acne, and not as moody. Bottom Line: I would deffs recommend this product if you suffer from bad cramps and mild acne and (in my case) want bigger boobs! Recommended: Yes Usage: Jennie has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 129.99 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

abby s, pittsburgh pa Aug 11th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Ligher periods hardley any cramping I'm getting a little of zits here and there but I think my body has to get used to it Cons: Makes me very sleepy Bottom Line: Use it its better than all the other products out there. Recommended: Yes Usage: abby s has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kat, NY, US Aug 11th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: No babies, bigger boobs, controls my acne quite well even when I'm not using acne products, no side effects =] Bottom Line: I love it Recommended: Yes Usage: Kat has used this item for about a month. Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Ashley, Rogersville, TN Aug 7th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Finally having periods. Cons: SEVERE change in mood and thoughts.Headaches, nausea, acne in weird places, and increased appetite. Bottom Line: I can't have periods on my own so my gyno put me on OTC. I have been on this for 2 months now and I feel like I am having a complete mental breakdown. I stay depressed, tired and angry. These side effects have caused a major problem between my fiance and I. I am not normally like this at all. I absolutely hate this stuff!!! I do not recommend taking this if you have any depression symptoms beforehand. Recommended: No Usage: Ashley has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Louisville Aug 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: No babies, helps with endometriosis Cons: Mood swings like terrible for the first month or so Bottom Line: I went on birth control to help with my acne and it really didn't do anything for that. My acne only started clearing up when I started using the regimen. So if you don't wanna have any bebes or you have horrible cramps, then that's fine, but only get it if you have insurance because in my experience it did nothing for my acne and I've been on it for 10 months now. Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 3.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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