Used Norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen®)? Rate It:
Cons:
Some nauseousness at the beginning of each packet
Have to remember to take it everyday
Pros:
-Not Pregnant
-Helps Clear or regulate acne
-No weight gain or loss
-Always know when your periods will be
Cons:
-Breakouts at the start of use
-Slightly moody/emotional at the start of use
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Pros:
Cleared Acne
Cons:
Diarrhea
Mild Nausea
Vomiting
Pros:
Skin was flawless on the last 2 weeks from the higher dose of hormone.
Cons:
New breakouts almost daily on the first 2 weeks (the lower doses)
Pros:
Helps keep acne under control
Helps prevent unwanted pregnancies
Cons:
Intense mood swings
Breast soreness
Pros:
None.
Cons:
So dizzy couldn't stand up
Extremely nauseous
loss of energy
sadness
no motivation
expensive
Pros:
- Breasts are fuller. Amazing.
- Break-outs clearing up quickly.
- Skin feels more youthful on face.
- Eyes seem whiter, healthier
- Appetite suppressed.
- No nausea.
- I feel happier/younger. Feels good.
Cons:
- No Bad Side Effects (So Far) New User. Still on my 1st pack.
- Felt somewhat sleepy the first few days on the non-placebo pills. Perhaps just body adjusting?
Pros:
*no babies
Cons:
*yeast infections
*breast soreness after 3rd pack
*worse menstrual cramps
*no improvement with acne
*spotting (even after 3 months)
*mood swings at beginning week of changing hormones
Pros:
No acne, Regular periods, not getting pregnant(Duh! Lol)
Cons:
Very hard periods, cravings
Pros:
My moderate acne COMPLETELY went away. Lighter periods, a lot less period cramping (I used to have severe pain).
Cons:
I'm always hungry when I take it, after the first year I had gained 10 pounds, and then could not manage to lose the weight.
Pros:
Cleared my face completely!
Regular period