Used Norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen®)? Rate It:
Cons:
cramps before during and after period
mood swings
hunger
weight gain
decreased sex drive
nausea/vomitting
migraines
sore boobs
have a few pimples now
always tired.
Pros:
Cleared up acne
Cons:
Vomiting
Behavioral changes
Severe mood swings
Pros:
- Went up about half a cup size
- Light and precisely timed periods
Cons:
- Made my mild acne much worse!
- Made me extremely lethargic (feeling exhausted even after 10 hours of sleep)
Pros:
Prevents pregnancy
Cons:
Increased acne
sore breasts
spotting
mood swings
Pros:
No pregnancy, before i got my days mixed up...everything was great...i didn't even notice i was on the pill....but then it went downhill...so if you can remember everyday and only pull from the cartridge...don't take out ahead of time and get mixed up like me...things should work out for you..hopefully. Everyone is different though.
Cons:
weight gain, increase in breast size (c to large d), random period times, very moody, extreme moodiness..borderline depression almost.
Pros:
Lighter/Predictable periods,Not pregnat bra size wemt up a cup.
Cons:
Crazy migrains after period and horrible back aches during period, cysts like pimples all around chin and cheeks,mood swings, light weight gain.
Pros:
Prevents pregnancy, regulates period
Cons:
Some people gain weight (I did!), helps with acne but NOT a cure
Pros:
No babies =)
Know when my period will be
Cons:
Acne is worse. I used to only have light acne and now it's like it's spreading all over my face...
I've considered just getting rid of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and using condoms just to get my skin back!
Pros:
-Larger Breasts
Cons:
-Gained weight
-BAD acne, cysts
-Moody
-Depression
-Changed appetite
-When I got off my period was worse
Pros:
No Babies. No when my period is going to start
Cons:
First month I was sleepy, and had headaches
Did not clear up my acne at all :(
Pros:
not pregnant so far..that i know of..
regulated period
light period