Which birth control is the best way to go?

Question

How effective is the ortho tri-cyclen lo? Has anyone got pregnant while taking this birth control pill?

Answer 1

I got pregnant while on the pill. After my son was borm I switched to the patch (orthe-evra) and I've been good so far. The pill you take every day the patch is once a week. I was on the depo shot for a while when I was younger but I gained weight and my face broke out and Ive heard a lot people have had complaints about it other than you dont have a period. Im not gonna preach to you about no birth control being 100% effective cuz of course you already know this. Finding the right birth control that fits you means you may have to try a few different types (make sure you check with your obgyn most birth control methods take about a month to be effective). Good Luck.

Answer 2

Everyone I know that has gotten pregnant while using birth control, including my fiance, has gotten pregnant on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo!! Leave it alone. Use the patch or a different pill.

Answer 3

The most effective form of birth control outside of abstinence and sterilization are hormonal forms such as the patch, pill, ring, or shot. But since you want convenience, the IUD is the way to go for you.

An IUD is inserted in your doctor's office and is effective for 5-10 years. It is the most effective and carefree method of birth control, yet less than 1% of women in the United States choose to use one.

The only maintenence required is another form of birth control for the first 1-3 months after it is inserted and a periodic (monthly) check of the attached string to be sure it is still inserted, which can be done in your bathroom in less than 10 seconds.

Good luck!

Answer 4

I personally use the NuvaRing. Its a once a month latex ring inserted that releases the same hormones that the pill does. I like it. I haven't had any problems with it and I've been using it for over a year. My periods are lighter as well.

As for the pills, like everyone says they have to be used EXACTLY as it says. Which means, that you HAVE to take them at the SAME time EVERY DAY. A few minutes difference is fine, but even 15 minutes late means that it could possibly not work. I knew I have trouble remembering medicine, so I chose something I only have to remember once a month. Well, technically twice since you have to remove one to get your period then a week later put the new one in.

The reason most women get pregnant when on the pill is because they aren't taking it at the same time every day. They think that just taking it every day is enough.

Answer 5

The Pill

The Pill, taken by mouth, contains hormones similar to estrogen and progesterone, which are made by a woman's body. It stops her ovaries from releasing eggs. A new mini-Pill has progesterone only. It works by making it difficult for sperm to reach the egg. When the Pill first came on the market, it used high doses of hormone. At the time, researchers questioned its long-term safety. Today's lower-hormone Pill seems to be safe for most women who don't smoke.

Success rate: About 97 percent, or even higher if used regularly without skipping days.

Pros: No loss of sexual mood. Researchers believe the Pill is safe for most women under 40, even for long-term use. Older women who don't smoke and don't have other health risks such as high blood pressure or diabetes may also be able to use the Pill safely. Women on the Pill tend to have lighter, more regular periods with fewer cramps than women who don't use it. They're also less likely than others to get ovarian cysts, breast lumps, rheumatoid arthritis, and PID.

Cons: Side effects may include headaches, tender or swollen breasts, and mood changes, including depression. Women who are on the Pill have a slightly higher risk of breast and cervical cancers than women who aren't. Women who take the Pill and also smoke have a much higher risk than other women of heart attack and stroke.

Answer 6

My girlfriend took Ortho tri-cyclen lo after we had our son, but she had to stop taking them, because she started gaining weight and it was bad enough that she was trying to lose the baby fat after giving birth, so I had to use either condoms, or make sure that I was extra careful when not using any protection, so I wouldn't ejaculate inside her, because doctors told us it was SO easy to get pregnant after having a baby.

Answer 7

I was on it - never got pregnant on it, but noticed my face broke out alittle. I switched to the regular ortho tri cylcen, and its not been a problem.

Your Ob/gyn can help you choose the right one for you. Remember to make sure your insurance (if you have some) covers it as well... thats been an issue in the past.

Answer 8

Any pill is going to have pretty much the same risks. It's only 99.9% effective if you take them EXACTLY like it says to (at the same time every day, never missing a day, etc.). If a lower dose helps you with moodiness, etc I would go for it. Personally, all pills made me psycho. I've found success with gels (little tubes of spermicide). No side effects!

Answer 9

No contraceptive is 100%, all have side effects and this question needs to be discussed with an Ob/Gyn or family practice doctor. The options will take about 30 minutes to reveiw.

Answer 10

The Depo shot is definitely the way to go. It most likely will take away your period - no period, no baby. Plus it's effective immediately (you need a booster every 3 months) so you can go off of it until you meet someone you're interested in romantically.