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Q: Ortho Tri-cyclen

asked by: ForeverDreaming0712 on November 24th, 2003

New User

I have been on ortho tri for about 2 months now and I am having side effects. First I get headaches all the time, second I am always constipated, and 3rd I have completely lost my sex drive. My fiance and I are used to having sex every day and now I can go for a week with out it? Could this be a side effect from the pill? Are wedding is in about a month and I want to be able to have sex on it.

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saturn24

replied on November 30th, 2003

Experienced User

Yes, these could be side effects from your pill. Doctors recommend that you give it there months, but if you are still having headaches, you may want to switch your pill. There is a pill out there that wont decrease your sex drive and will not give you headaches.

mdw2004

replied on December 30th, 2003

New User

Re: Ortho Tri-cyclen

Foreverdreaming0712~
i have also been on ortho tricyclen lo and I am also very disapointed with it! I have had bad side effects with it! I have been on it for two months and am going to switch!
Misty

babybooz

replied on January 12th, 2004

Experienced User

Side Effects...

I had the major headaches... The first week. Now I dont get any side effects... Except for the fact that my boobs enlarged by 1 cup size, and... I gained in my tummy.. Sad

I have had a better sex drive, and its more pleasing...
Sarah

bootsie840

replied on January 13th, 2004

Experienced User

I have been taking ortho ever since it became available many years, I never had any side effects, everyone reacts differently, if your problem persist I would change it,

pink_lips_04

replied on January 18th, 2004

New User

Some..

I've had some side effects when I first got on it like headachs and such but they will go away after a few months i've been on it for 3 years now and nothings gone wrong yet..

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