Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo

SPOILEDkiwi · Jul 3rd, 2008, 07:33 PM

I'm curious if any of you ladies have ever been on this, and what your experiences are. This will be the first time I'm on BC and I'm scared that I'm going to be one of those people that get every bad side effect.

Keane Fan · Jul 3rd, 2008, 07:39 PM

well i'm on it just to regulate my period and it's been great for the past 3 years

Eponineslove · Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:55 PM

I started OTC lo about 6 months ago to regulate my periods.

I haven't had any problems; no raised blood pressure, blood clots, worse periods, etc. It's been wonderful for me- I lost a few pounds and the only PMS symptom I still have are cramps, though they are a lot less severe now.

sooner_girl20 · Jul 4th, 2008, 12:32 AM

I've been on it for 3 years; never had any problem with it! It totally regulated my periods. Before I got on it my periods were LONG and I had AWFUL cramps. Since I've been on it I have 3 day periods (very light) and no cramps. It's awesome!

addisonshopper · Jul 5th, 2008, 12:42 PM

I have taken it on and off for the last 11 years, my last go around was 7 years with only a 2 month break. It was the only pill I could take.I never had problem periods before, when I got off I had my problems. I never had any problems with acne and since stopping it I got the worst acne ever, but that was a milder problem. I have been through hell and back coming off it.
Its one of the milder pils on the market.

totoro723 · Jul 6th, 2008, 04:04 AM

i like TOC lo....it makes me less nauseous compared to other BC

twochubbycheeks · Jul 6th, 2008, 09:46 AM

I used OTC LO also before... it worked really well for me. I didn't gain weight... my period was so scheduled... luvd it. I'm planning to go back after I'm done with my breastfeeding.

ooobabzooo · Jul 7th, 2008, 12:44 AM

I was on this for about a year. It made me have less cramps and a slighty easier to deal with and shorter period. Close to the year mark I started having breakthrough bleeding at random times in the month. My doctor decided that my body just didn't work well with the different doses of hormones.

I'm now on Loestrin 24 (it's the same dosage of hormones throughout the month). Ive been on it for 2 years now and no problems! plus my period is only 3 days long and NO cramps what so ever! So it really just depends on the person and how your body handles the different hormones.

ColdSteel · Jul 7th, 2008, 01:50 AM

I had almost no problems. I just felt a little dizzy the first few days. I started taking it with a glass of milk instead of water and felt great.

Veelyn · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:10 AM

It worked horrible for me. Weight gain, loss of sex drive, and it made me want to sleep all the time!

aliciamarie · Jul 7th, 2008, 02:24 PM

The thing about hormonal birth control is that it has different effects for everyone. So even if every person on this forum had no side effects, it doesn't mean that you won't. It's important to give it 3 months to let your body get used to it and if there are still side effects that are unbearable, then you can switch to a different brand.

There are so many brands that even if OTC-lo isn't perfect for you, you'll likely find another one that is. Good luck!

caliprincess · Jul 8th, 2008, 02:30 AM

I was on it for a couple of years but I had to switch because I wanted to skip my periods once in awhile (if I'm on vacation or some big event). And OTC lo wouldn't let me skip my period, I would get my period the whole month if I tried to skip the placebos and take the next package right away. Now I'm on Yasmin.

Peaches23 · Jul 8th, 2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Veelyn

It worked horrible for me. Weight gain, loss of sex drive, and it made me want to sleep all the time!

i'm on this now and have been for 2 years and this is how ive been feeling for about 6 months... when I go to the gyno i'm gonna ask to switch to yaz or something.. it sucks

Schmodi · Jul 8th, 2008, 11:54 AM

The ortho line is the only pill (progesterone) that works for me. I take the monophasic one, but I've never had any issues with ortho. Everyone reacts different though to the different progesterones so if you do have any issues (break out, mood swings, etc) which are severe your MD will probably want you to switch.

couture2387 · Jul 8th, 2008, 02:48 PM

I got off of it because I had mood swings while on it. I also broke out in sores in my mouth on the last week of every pack. I've had friends that have done well on it though.

Jul 3rd, 2008, 07:33 PM	#1
SPOILEDkiwi Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: New York City/Long Island Posts: 1,406	Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo I'm curious if any of you ladies have ever been on this, and what your experiences are. This will be the first time I'm on BC and I'm scared that I'm going to be one of those people that get every bad side effect. __________________ “It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure.” --Coco Chanel

Jul 3rd, 2008, 07:39 PM	#2
Keane Fan 17 and addicted Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 942	well i'm on it just to regulate my period and it's been great for the past 3 years __________________ Wishlist: More Gucci

Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:55 PM	#3
Eponineslove Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,050	I started OTC lo about 6 months ago to regulate my periods. I haven't had any problems; no raised blood pressure, blood clots, worse periods, etc. It's been wonderful for me- I lost a few pounds and the only PMS symptom I still have are cramps, though they are a lot less severe now. __________________ "To love another person is to the see the face of God."-Les Miserables, Act II finale.

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#5
addisonshopper Bootyliscious Joined: Sep 2006 Location: WASH/DC/VA Posts: 2,841	I have taken it on and off for the last 11 years, my last go around was 7 years with only a 2 month break. It was the only pill I could take.I never had problem periods before, when I got off I had my problems. I never had any problems with acne and since stopping it I got the worst acne ever, but that was a milder problem. I have been through hell and back coming off it. Its one of the milder pils on the market. __________________

Jul 7th, 2008, 01:50 AM	#9
ColdSteel Thrift Town Forever! Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Posts: 693	I had almost no problems. I just felt a little dizzy the first few days. I started taking it with a glass of milk instead of water and felt great. __________________ Wishlist... NEW GLASSES! Help! I can't see!

Jul 4th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#4
sooner_girl20 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,102	I've been on it for 3 years; never had any problem with it! It totally regulated my periods. Before I got on it my periods were LONG and I had AWFUL cramps. Since I've been on it I have 3 day periods (very light) and no cramps. It's awesome!

Jul 6th, 2008, 04:04 AM	#6
totoro723 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 255	i like TOC lo....it makes me less nauseous compared to other BC

Jul 6th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#7
twochubbycheeks Happy Mommy of 2 :) Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,280	I used OTC LO also before... it worked really well for me. I didn't gain weight... my period was so scheduled... luvd it. I'm planning to go back after I'm done with my breastfeeding.

Jul 7th, 2008, 12:44 AM	#8
ooobabzooo Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 115	I was on this for about a year. It made me have less cramps and a slighty easier to deal with and shorter period. Close to the year mark I started having breakthrough bleeding at random times in the month. My doctor decided that my body just didn't work well with the different doses of hormones. I'm now on Loestrin 24 (it's the same dosage of hormones throughout the month). Ive been on it for 2 years now and no problems! plus my period is only 3 days long and NO cramps what so ever! So it really just depends on the person and how your body handles the different hormones.

Jul 7th, 2008, 11:10 AM	#10
Veelyn Its Not That Serious Joined: Oct 2007 Location: You can find me in the CELEB section or in RAOKville! Posts: 5,158	It worked horrible for me. Weight gain, loss of sex drive, and it made me want to sleep all the time! __________________ Saving up for Chanel!

Jul 7th, 2008, 02:24 PM	#11
aliciamarie Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Erie, Pa Posts: 256	The thing about hormonal birth control is that it has different effects for everyone. So even if every person on this forum had no side effects, it doesn't mean that you won't. It's important to give it 3 months to let your body get used to it and if there are still side effects that are unbearable, then you can switch to a different brand. There are so many brands that even if OTC-lo isn't perfect for you, you'll likely find another one that is. Good luck! __________________ Alicia Current wishlist: - An engagement ring... hehe. A girl can dreeeam.

Jul 8th, 2008, 02:30 AM	#12
caliprincess Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 729	I was on it for a couple of years but I had to switch because I wanted to skip my periods once in awhile (if I'm on vacation or some big event). And OTC lo wouldn't let me skip my period, I would get my period the whole month if I tried to skip the placebos and take the next package right away. Now I'm on Yasmin. __________________ It's not just a bag, it's Prada.

Jul 8th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#14
Schmodi Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Greater San Diego Posts: 1,899	The ortho line is the only pill (progesterone) that works for me. I take the monophasic one, but I've never had any issues with ortho. Everyone reacts different though to the different progesterones so if you do have any issues (break out, mood swings, etc) which are severe your MD will probably want you to switch. __________________

Jul 8th, 2008, 02:48 PM	#15
couture2387 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 721	I got off of it because I had mood swings while on it. I also broke out in sores in my mouth on the last week of every pack. I've had friends that have done well on it though. __________________ until I manage to pay off 1/2 of my Visa!