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Q: Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo

asked by: Cassy on June 9th, 2004

Experienced User

Has anyone tried ortho tri cyclen lo? It's supposed to have fewer side effects (esp. Breakthrough bleeding) then most pills. I'm thinking of asking my doc if she can put me on that once my depo runs out in hopes of not have anymore of this constant bleeding. Anyone, any thoughts?

Replies(4)

Riversmommy

replied on June 9th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Ive heard of it im going ot ask my doc about it on monday...B/c I have had breakthru bleeding most of may and now into june!

Natalie112

replied on June 9th, 2004

Experienced User

I was on ortho tricyclen lo for a little less than a year. Your periods become very regular and are light and only last a few days. It is just going to take some time for your body to adjust to the new types of hormones, but all in all I know you will like it a lot.
Natalie

2ferano

replied on June 16th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Everyone's bodies are different and it may or may not work for you. I was on it and bleed three weeks out of the month because the hormones were not strong enough.
It is worth a shot, but if it gives you persistant problems, then I would switch. Hopefully it works for you though!

Lgspikeit12

replied on June 16th, 2004

New User

Worked 4 Me

I was on orthro tri lo for 3 1/5 years, but my doctor just noticed my blood pressure was going high, last week she advised me to stay off of them for a month to see if it the birth control pill. Confused

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