Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen a good birth control pill?

Question

My doctor just put me on the pill. How well does it work? It says to start it on the first Sunday of your period. I'm really worried that I won't do this right and I will get pregnant. Does anyone have any helpful hints?

Answer 1

There is strong evidence that the Pill does not always prevent ovulation. This means that break-through ovulation occurs. For people that are on the combination pills, the rate of break-through ovulation ranges from 1.7% to 28.6% per cycle. For people that are on progesterone only pills, break through ovulation occurs from 33% to 65% of the time. "Breakthrough ovulation happens even among those who never miss a pill."

Breakthrough ovulation happens a lot, but if you read below you can see how the pill works, and see why it is considered 99.9% effective.

The Pill's first and primary mechanism is to inhibit ovulation. This is what most Birth Control companies say that their pill does, without mentioning the other "backup" mechanisms. The second mechanism is the thickening of the cervical mucus which makes it more difficult for sperm to travel to the egg. The third mechanism is where ethical decisions must take place. This mechanism thins and shrivels the lining of the uterus to the point that it is unable or less able to facilitate the implantation of the newly-fertilized egg. Since life begins at conception, this third mechanism is an abortifacient.

So that is why it is considered 99.9% effective.... because if the first mechanism doesn't work, then it goes to the second, and then if creates a hostile environment for the baby and just aborts it. YOu have to decide for yourself if that's what you want to do, but I wanted you to know how it works because most people don't know how it works. My husband is a Pharmacy Tech and the Pharmacists usually don't even know how it works. BUT you can look at the clinical pharmacology of the drug and really see how it works.

Answer 2

Really, no birth control method is 100% effective, but as long as you follow the directions that your doctor gave you, you should be fine. Also, make any guy that you sleep with use a condom 100% of the time, without exception. When you combine condome with your birth control pill, it is extremely unlikely that you will be able to get pregnant. Also, make sure you ask your doctor about interactions before taking ANY other medications, even over the counter meds. Some meds can make the pill stop working. Always ask if something will reduce the effectiveness of your birth control before you take it. As long as you are dilligent, you should have no problems.

Answer 3

All birth control pills have side effects and none are 100% effective. I have so many friends that have gotten pregnant while on the pill. Either it didn't work or they forgot a dose or something. It happens all the time.

You might try NFP - Natural Family Planning. It's basically fertility awareness and there are no side effects and it's free. Effectiveness rate with perfect use is 99 percent.

Are you married and worried about getting pregnant? Or are you single and sexually active? If so....have you considered abstinence so you won't have to worry at all?

Answer 4

its a good pill, i was on a similar one tri-cyclen low.. kept me from getting pregnant while i was on it but everybody's body is different, it took me about 5 different types of bcp before i found one that agreed with my body. take note that chances are you are going spot bleed for the first month but once your first pack of pills is done and you experience an actual period rather than spotting, you should be back on a regular schedule. also, during that first month, use another form of birth control, like a condom because you're not fully protected. talk to a doctor or nurse about what happens if you miss a pill. just so you know too, i was on a pill similar to this and decided to try and conceive. no luck the first month off of it but we got pregnant the second month. but again, everyone is different. if you take the pill on time every day its about 98% effective but with most women's habits with taking the pill, its usually about 90-94% effective (if you miss pills or take them too far apart etc)... also keep in mind if you go on a prescription while on the pill, the pill may not be effective for the entire month so always tell a doctor who is prescribing you something that you're on the pill.

Answer 5

nicely you will desire to call your rfile or maybe your pharmacist would comprehend some thing additionally. i comprehend I even have continually heard b/c pills do no longer paintings once you're taking antibiotics. The antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of the b/c pills i'm very virtually particular. as a rely of certainty my sister replaced into on antibiotics and b/c pills on the comparable time she rather grew to grow to be pregnant please be careful while you're sexually energetic.

Answer 6

My friend and I both took that pill and it gave us really bad mood swings....we both switched to another.

Answer 7

yeah dont be a s l u t. but seriously, its works good but with any birth control you still should use condoms or make him pull out and blow it all over you, that way you dont have kids and have naughty fun. enjoy.