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Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Questions

Displaying 4 questions associated with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo.

Fourth day into placebo pills and no period?

I've been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about three years and haven't really had any issues with it although I am concerned now. I'm in my fourth day of the placebo pills and I still haven't gotten my period. My breasts are tender, but I have no cramping or anything. I'm... read more

I got my period while still taking my active pills,do I still take the placebos when It comes time?

I've been on Ortho tri cyclen lo for almost 2 months, and it is my first birth control. I got my period today while I still have 2 active pills left in my pack. On my period tracker app it says I'm supposed to get it in 4 days. I don't think it's spotting, I have cramps and... read more

Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo - has everyone heard yet that Jansen, the company that makes Ortho...

... Tri-cyclen Lo has discontinued their entire line of birth control? I called them this week to see why there is a shortage of OTCL. Shock! Was told they have discontinued the manufacture of all birth control! I asked why didn't they inform the pharmacies because the pharmacies just think it... read more

How long should I wait before having unprotected sex when taking antibiotics and birth control?

I just started taking amoxicillin while on ortho tri-cyclen lo. I am to take the amoxicillin for 10 days. How long after I finish them is it safe to have unprotected sex without worrying about an unwanted pregnancy?

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