How affective is the birth control Ortho-Tri-Cyclen?

Question

I am on the generic version--Trinessa

Answer 1

Oral contraceptives or “birth control pills” or “the pill” are
used to prevent pregnancy and are more effective than
other non-surgical methods of birth control. When they are
taken correctly, the chance of becoming pregnant is less
than 1% (1pregnancy per 100 women per year of use) when
used perfectly,without missing any pills. Typical failure rates
are actually 5% per year. The chance of becoming pregnant
increases with each missed pill during a menstrual cycle.
In comparison, typical failure rates for other non-surgical
methods of birth control during the first year of use are as
follows:
Implant: <1%
Injection: <1%
IUD: 1 to 2%
Diaphragm with spermicides: 20%
Spermicides alone: 26%
Vaginal sponge: 20 to 40%
Female sterilization: <1%
Male sterilization: <1%
Cervical Cap with spermicides: 20 to 40%
Condom alone (male): 14%
Condom alone (female): 21%
Periodic abstinence: 25%
Withdrawal: 19%
No methods: 85%

Answer 2

I took that, every day, same time never missed for almost 2 years and then wound up geting pregnant with my second child while on it. So it wasnt totally effective with me. The only 100% full proof way to keep from getting pregnant is abstinace. Anything else carries at least a small chance of pregnancy although nothing at all will just about guarentee it if there are no other problems. lol

Answer 3

It worked well for me. I also went on the generic version a couple years before I went off in order to concieve. I believe the actual effective rate is 99%. Just don't miss too many days. Read the directions on what to do if you do miss some and be extra careful when that happens.

Answer 4

I was on the generic version for two years and never got preganat. I was very, very happy with it, since it the side effects are a lot easier on you than a higher dose pill. I think it's a good choice.

Answer 5

Yes, it is 99% effective when taken as directed. Oral contraceptives are one of the most effective methods for pregnancy prevention. However, as with all oral contraceptives, your pill must be taken every day - at the same time each day - to be most effective.

Answer 6

It is 99% effective if taken correctly. I've been on it for 10 years.

Answer 7

So effective I have a 5 yr old!!! It just depends on the person and how it works with their bodies.

Answer 8

That is what I was on. It worked really well for me.
I had to switch to a cheaper one since we don't have
benefits anymore.

Answer 9

it works good for me, its been 4 years for me.

Answer 10

Its the same as all other 99.5 % I was on it for a while.