Taken as an oral contraceptive Ortho Tri-Cyclen is one of the most popular medications on the market today for prevention of unwanted pregnancies. This pill contains a small amount of hormone that not only allows the prevention of unwanted pregnancy; it controls acne problems that are mild to moderate in many women.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen works by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries. This medication is also effective because it creates thicker cervical mucus so it does not allow the sperm to pass through as easily to the uterus. The hormones contained in Ortho Tri-Cyclen are ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate.
For you to be sure that you’re protecting yourself properly against unwanted pregnancy you must take the pill each day without fail or you are putting yourself at risk.
When you take the pills home and open your first package you will see that there two different colored pills, the smaller amount should be taken as you are going through your menstrual cycle, after they are finished, whether you have stopped bleeding or not, you can start the opposite color once again, this allows you to know each and every month when our cycle will begin and when it should end.
One of the main side effects of Ortho Tri-Cyclen is weight gain but the good news is that with no matter what kind of pill you take the side effect is going to be the same. Watch what you eat and make sure your eating well balanced meals and this should not be a problem for you. This pill will also give you lighter periods and less cramping.
If you’re a woman that has reached the age of 35 it is better to quit smoking while taking this medication because it does put you at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Even if you have not reached the age of 35 it is always a good idea to stop smoking.
Talk to your doctor if you have had a history of blood clots or heart disease because this medication may not be the right choice for you. If you have been prescribed other medication for another type of illness, it is also a good idea to tell your doctor that you are taking an oral contraceptive so he or she can give you the right medications with the least amount of effect on the pill. If you are taking a medication that has been proven to lessen the effectiveness of your Ortho Tri-Cyclen then it is best to use another form o f birth control until your physician clears you to go back to just the birth control medication.